STARTER KITS LINENS FOR THE HOMELESS - STARTER KITS We are packing again this spring! Donations can be made beginning Ash Wednesday. Deadline is Monday March 26th 2012. Contact Sherri Smith Lemmi (see below).
All linens are contributed to MIFA and the YWCA for families who are moving from homeless shelters or transitional housing into permanent housing. This spring we are experimenting with collecting baby items, including baby clothes.
We especially collect gently used: SHEETS, TOWELS, BLANKETS, LINENS A guild, Sunday School class or group can pack a complete linen box, or collect loose items. This makes a great Lent Project. The homeless parents with children are working with the YWCA and MIFA to learn to lead a stable lifestyle.After reaching their goals, they can leave the homeless shelter or transitional housing and move to an apartment.Usually they have nothing and need linens desperately. Last year, with the help of Grace-St. Luke’s, Calvary, Holy Communion and other churches throughout the Diocese, we packed Starter Kits for more than 22 homeless families.During the 2012 year we hope to meet that goal again with your help.
For more information contact: Sherri Smith Lemmi at lemmihousehold@gmail.com Parishioner, Church of the Holy Communion Mobile596-1682, Home763-2261
