Gary Clemmons by his plaque

A new program recently started with Bed, Bath and Beyond in Hot Springs.  They will joining their sister operations in North Little Rock and Little Rock in making regular donations to St. Francis House.  Ken Mace from St. Francis House makes the pick ups in NLR and LR.  The Assembly team is assuming responsibility for the pick up and delivery of the items from the Hot Springs' store.  Assembly volunteers are neded to assist with this program.

Ken and Mike Kerwin made the first pick up in mid October.  A  second pick up was made shortly thereafter.  On November 6, Phil Carl and Mike made the third pick up .  Weekly pick ups are anticipated, after having made made three in four weeks.  Mike is notified in advance when the pick ups are ready. 

They require a full-size van or truck based upon earlier pick ups.  The store items are in boxes other than the comforters that are in plastic bags.  Weekly deliveries from varioius sources have been made by volunteers to St. Francis House for over a year now.

Gary Clemmons was in the program 11 years ago and ever since has worked at St. Francis House.  He is always very helpful whenever Assembly volunteers are there for a drop off or a social.

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