Another Chance to Serve!!

Dear Men of New Life,

‘Tis the season. No doubt in the next couple of months you will consider giving some clothes away – maybe the sweater you get from Aunt Mildred, or the shirt from Cousin Bill. Or maybe your New Years Resolution will be to shed a few pounds. Whatever the reason, if you are going to give clothes away consider giving them to PREF – the Plainfield Re-entry and Educational Facility.

PREF is a Department of Corrections facility in Plainfield for men who are nearing the end of their prison sentence. At PREF the men can wear street clothes instead of prison uniforms so they can get used to being a person again instead of a number. Donating to the PREF clothes closet will provide clothes to wear in the facility as well as when the men go on work release. At final release they are given a suitcase with several outfits to start them off in their new life.

The clothes closet needs clothes and shoes of any kind in any size. The only restriction is no large logos on the hats or clothing. Donating new underwear and socks is greatly appreciated as well as coats and jackets, especially at this time of year. If you have a duffle bag or suitcase that you can donate, that would be appreciated as well. A list of needs is posted at church on the bulletin board by the Restrooms.

Please call Bob and Donna Watson (873-4709) if you have something to donate of if you have any questions. If you bring something to the church, please let someone know it is there for us to pick up. We will make sure that your donations get to Plainfield . Many of you have donated already and we thank you so very much.

Bob and Donna Watson