Nine of us gathered to fill gift packs for some of the homeless in the Jackson and Lakewood area. The boxes included feminine hygiene products, soap, shampoo, disposable razors, hats & gloves color coordinated thanks to Carol, powder, socks, scarves, combs, tooth brushes and tooth paste, a McDonald's gift card and several other items. I know each pack had to be worth more than $30 each and we packed 32 of them: 12 for women and 20 for men. We'll get them to Steve Brigham for delivery before Dec. 21st, the longest night of the year. It is also National Homelessness Awareness Night.
Thank you to our members Mrs. Johnson, Carol, Pam, President Fran, Lou & Claire Tarantino, our newest members Cheryl & Colleen, and yours truly. And thanks to Immediate Past President Bernadette for the items she donated.
We had a great time donating the items and then packing them at Carol's home. Lot's of fun.
"This was lots more fun than Christmas shopping," said Cheryl. And she's already planning on how we can improve this for next year. But then again, it would be even better if we didn't have homelessness in the world. Something to pray for. Something to be thankful for.
Best wishes to all for a great holiday season!
Larry
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