WOW!!  We have received 24 coats in 24 hours!  The doorbell rang last night and when Ron got to the door, the UPS man was driving away.  Andrea found a great deal online and bought 14 new coats and had them shipped to us!

Susan and her family cleaned out closets, and she also collected coats from a few others.  Today, we received a huge bag with 10 coats inside!  They are heavy coats and ready to go to those who need them.

On Sunday, Ron gave out all the coats he had in his trunk and about a dozen pair of gloves.

As with most of the country, the weather is below normal and frigid.   Today was only 29 and tonight will be down in the upper-teens.  It is projected that the temperature will dip down into single digits in the next few days.   The city of LR is exploring the possibility of opening an emergency shelter during these days and nights of extreme weather.   We are planning to volunteer with this effort and will keep you posted.  We challenge each of you to clean out your closets and take the warm coats, gloves, and clothing you no longer need to a shelter or Salvation Army near you.  You can also receive a tax donation for 2010.

A big thank-you to Andrea and Phil,  and Susan and Paul.  Because of your efforts, 24 individuals will be protected from the bitter cold.  Another example of how a small donation can make a generous impact and positively influence individual lives.  The concept of the $10/20 project is that a small donation, whether it is time, or money, or effort can make a positive contribution in an individual life.  Everyone has something to give!