UMW collects blankets for those affected by disasters

Community

November 2, 2018 - 7:22 PM

The Iola United Methodist Women covered several topics at their Oct. 25 meeting.

Donna Grigsby, education and interpretation coordinator, will take hats, gloves, underwear and other donations to the Iola Rotary Club and local schools for them to keep on hand.

Gerry explained about the blanket campaign organized by Church World Service Blankets. The blankets are handed out to the homeless around the world after natural disasters. Club members approved a motion from Beverly Franklin for UMW to extend the opportunity to donate to the program. Jean Roberts suggested donations of any amount could be given, even if they’re less than the $10 per blanket.

Donna gave the Response Moment, including a report of members having made mats out of plastic grocery bags and wrappers. She also shared an article about Korean women, now senior citizens, who were brought in during the war to serve the men stationed there. Many of the women are now uncared for and in need of help. United Methodist Women is hoping to bring more attention to the Koreans’ plight.

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