February 2004 - Tower - Page 7
Results of the
Contributions to PORT for 2003
| Men's Items: |
|---|
| 46 | Coats and Jackets | 70 Pairs of Pants |
| 153 | Shirts | 25 Sweaters |
| 27 | Caps/Hats | 113 Pairs of Socks |
| 3 | Pairs of Gloves | 5 Pairs of Shoes |
| 9 | Belts | 9 Pairs of Shorts |
| 7 | Pairs of Underwear |
| 3 | Suits (2 - 3 piece, 1 - 2 piece) |
| 9 | Handkerchiefs | 3 Sleeping Bags |
| 1 | Plastic Tarp |
| Women's Items: |
|---|
| 25 | Coats and Jackets | 87 Blouses/Shirts |
| 34 | Dresses | 7 Suits |
| 71 | Sweaters and Suit Jackets |
| 38 | Pairs of Slacks |
| 28 | Pairs of Underwear |
| 17 | Skirts | 4 Pairs of Gloves |
| 15 | Pairs of Socks | 12 Pairs of Shoes |
| 5 | Belts | 5 Hats and Caps |
| 2 | Scarves | 1 Quilt |
| 6 | Pairs of Shorts | |
| Children's Items: |
|---|
| 12 | Coats and Jackets | 3 Dresses |
| 15 | Blouses, Tops, Shirts | 4 Skirts |
| 6 | Pairs of Pants/Slackes | 6 Pajamas |
| 9 | Sweaters, Vests |
| 14 | Pairs of Socks, Tights, & Underwear |
| 14 | Pairs of Shorts | 3 Pairs of Shoes |
| 6 | Hats, Caps, Hoods |
| 4 | Swimming Trunks |
| Baby Items: |
|---|
| 1 | Pillow Case | 2 Blankets |
| 1 | Burping Towel | 1 Crib Bolster |
| 1 | Laundry Bag | 1 Bath Toy |
| Miscellaneous: |
|---|
| 17 | Books |
These lists do not include the clothes taken
to LINK during 2003 by Jerry Dodson
before we started counting and sorting.
Also, they do not show the hand-knitted
caps made by Monetta Joyce's group. They
all go together to reflect the total clothing
contributions given during 2003. Well done!
The Dodsons are still collecting toiletries
and have taken several boxes of these
items to PORT/LINK. We will continue the
clothing drive as long as we get items
contributed. There is a special need for
coats and jackets now. The other day, I was
at my dentist office and I told him of our
collection for the homeless. There are
many people who do not know what to do
with items they have outgrown or replaced
with a more stylish item. Do not be afraid to
ask! Let us not have our trash dump filled
up with warm clothes that could be used by
one of our homeless!
The food collection every second Sunday
also goes into the PORT pantry to be given
out to needy families. Remember our
Christmas boxes were great, but they can
only last a week or two at the most! What
then? Remember to bring your food
contributions every second Sunday. Jerry
Dodson takes those over to LINK for us
also.
United Methodist Day at the General Assembly
There will be twelve (12) persons going
from FUMC to Richmond, plus two (2)
additional from a sister church. Everyone is
excited and looking forward to the trip. This
year we will plan diverse activities so each
member will get to see and do things they
wish to do. If anyone gets too tired they can
attend a committee meeting in the General
Assembly Building (GAB) and not move
around as much as others in the group.
There will be something for everyone.
Next month's Tower
will give a report of activities, attendees and observations.