So what kind of things typically happen on a ordinary day at Shared Blessings? Here are a few ...
The day started off with 5 wonderful ladies from the Hope House coming to help sort clothes. We appreciate getting to interact with these ladies who are in the midst of great transformation in their lives. The Hope House is a such a fantastic local ministry. We are grateful to Tina Adams and everyone involved.
Bill (asst. director) and Eric (trustee) began prepping our new Mobile Clothing Unit to be painted. A few hours later, Bill emerged from the trailer looking like he needed a short stint at The Oaks to offset the fumes. Thanks to Larry Case & McAlester Paint & Supply for the donation of paint and supplies. Our trailer is nearing completion.
The day also consisted of many different volunteers coming in to work. Peggy & Tamara drove up from Antlers to work. Joyce, Diane, Laura and Brandy worked all afternoon helping sort clothes and assist shoppers. Addison & Dexter Brown came in after school to help pack food boxes for families. Shared Blessings cannot survive without these valuable volunteers.
34 people came in during the afternoon to receive clothing. 12 of those 34 had never been to Shared Blessings before, which is always a joy. First time shoppers are typically overwhelmed with the help that they are given. We love it when our shopping room gets busy with mothers shopping and their children playing. 5 families came in and received boxes of food. Several people also filled out applications for help with utilities.
It's the teamwork that makes everything possible. The volunteer labor ...the financial support of so many generous people ... the clothing donations made by the community ... the hard work of our staff. All of it comes together to make Shared Blessings a place where needs are met.
Just an "ordinary" day ... well, gotta go, today is is shaping up to be another "ordinary" day.
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