Once again the kind and generous people of Faribault came through. Last week after seeing we were about a third of the clothing we had last year I emailed Pauline Schrieber a reporter at the Faribault Daily News for a little help.
Pauline came over the next day and interviewed me why we thought the clothing was down. I gave a few thoughts and when people saw the story this great community came in steady for the next 4 days putting us well over last years drive.
Besides bringing in slightly used clothes many went to the stores and bought new coats, gloves, boots, hats and warm clothes.
Saturday morning came and 1/2 hour before we were to give away the clothes Buckham Library was full of people. While smiling faces looked over the clothes Peace Lutheran Church had a several kids help sort and straighten out clothes, paint faces on little children and helped greet the throngs of people.
Jim Hammerand from Daily News followed up with a great story on Sunday leading to more clothes and awareness to the needs of the many.
Many thanks to the Daily News, KDHL, Buckham LIbrary, BlueCross/BlueShield Foundation of MN for helping to sponsor this project, people who helped sort and set-up and especially the many people who brought in clothes and money. This is truly a very caring community.
Have a gentle day, Milo
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