Since the Priesthood commemoration celebration and service day our ward held I have had a pet project to help families who are in need in the ward. This project has not been easy and has had quite a few hiccups along the way. Mostly lack of support from members in the ward. Let me back up a moment and explain why this is and where we are now.
Our ward has had a clothing Barn at the building for as long as I can remember, honestly my own family helped donate clothes to it originally and used it shortly after our home had burnt down in 1998. But over the last 8 years or so the barn has been neglected. Many clothes had to be pitched to the trash cans and it was a awful waste.
In June our RS president decided to reopen it and get it back a flowing again, and there are a lot of families in our area that can use this resource. Many have, and others are afraid too, due to judgement and embarrassment.
Since getting called to be the manager through I have organized, sorted, and serviced many families. we now have a steady flow of clothes coming in and families coming in to gather needs.
here are some photos of how it looks now.
Mens/youth boys
women's/youth girls
Kids
Baby and toddler
Behind the men's and women's hanging bar is a variety of coats and vests
we are also collecting some baby items for families in need of that as well
ie blankets, hats, pack n plays, baby/toddler shoes, new car seats
