Proper clothing is one of the necessities of life |
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I was shivering and you gave me clothes...Whenever you did one of these things to someone overlooked or ignored, that was me - you did it to me.
Matthew 25: 36&40 MSG |
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From the beginning of Project JOY clothing has been one of the prime commodities we have taken to Harlan. When you have limited resources clothes are one of your possessions that often has to last longer than they should. Food is essential to life and you can get assistance for this through food stamps. at the end of the day there is often not enough money left over to buy new or second hand clothing.
Consider the following questions:
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Would you be happy sending your child to school with no shoes on a cold winter's day with snow on the ground?
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Would you let your child out to play without a sweater when the wind is blowing, there is ice on the trees and the temperature is below zero?
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How would you like it if you were able to buy a cheap jacket for your daughter at Goodwill but had to wrap yourself in a blanket because you couldn't afford a jacket for yourself?
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I only have enough money for either food or clothes. What should I do?
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What should I do, my son doesn't want to go to school because the other kids laugh at his ragged clothes?
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If you did not like the answers you had to make to these questions, then maybe you could help us by donating good used clothing to Project JOY!!! |
We take new and good used winter clothing to the people of Harlan. The clothing we are looking for must be in good repair, have no stains, and not be worn thin. Below is a list of the clothing we need to help our friends in Harlan.
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Adults
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Jeans and heavy pants (NO wind suits)
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Flannel shirts and Sweat shirts
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Insulated coveralls
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Thermal Underwear
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Jackets and Coats - Adult "Car Coats" are most popular
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Shoes - sturdy work shoes, tennis shoes or work boots (NO dress shoes, sandals or high heels)
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Women's cardigans and Sweatshirts (NO blouses and pullover sweaters)
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Socks, Mittens/Gloves and warm hats
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Teens
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Fall and winter school clothing (respectful and conservative)
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Jeans, sweat shirts and tee shirts
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Shoes - tennis shoes and boots
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Jackets and Coats
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Socks, mittens/gloves and warm hats
Children/Infants and Toddlers
Fall/Winter School and Play clothes - all sizes
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Jackets and Coats for children - all sizes
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Shoes - school shoes, tennis shoes, boots
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Socks, mittens/gloves and warm hats
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| Project JOY CAN NOT USE THE FOLLOWING: |
Dress clothes, Suits, Prom dresses, high heel shoes, shorts, tank tops, sun dresses, swimsuits, household goods, plastic flowers, toys. These items can be donated to other charitable organizations such as Goodwill or the Salvation Army. |
If you would like to help by providing any of the clothing mentioned above please contact our Clothing Coordinator, Terry Culp clothing@projectjoytn.org
If you have clothes you can deliver them to Priest Lake Presbyterian at 2787 Smith Springs Rd, Nashville, TN 37217
If you have clothes you would like us to pick up please call the Church office at 615-366-0247 |
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Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society
Mark Twain |
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