AUSTINTOWN, Ohio (WYTV) – This week’s Hometown Hero doesn’t just focus on one person, but a group of heroes who put clothes on people’s backs.
“Clothes Closet” consists of a group of volunteers at Cornersburg Baptist Church on Tippecanoe Road who offer pajamas — and prayers.
“We thought there was a need,” said volunteer Denise Deeter. “God laid it on my heart that maybe this was something we could do for the community.”
Volunteers are preparing for the Clothes Closet Giveaway, which will take place in the Fall. They have already started laying out the clothes. Giveaways take place on the second Sunday of each month.
It’s a blessing to see those people come through those doors,” said Deeter. “They get what they need and thank us on the way out.”
Participants leave the event with not just hats or coats, but also shoes, goodwill, and hope.
“It means an opportunity to give others some of the hope I’ve received through Christ,” said volunteer Jennifer Mosher. “I think the most important thing we have to offer for them is God’s love as opposed to our own.”
Donations are welcome and the organization offers greeting cards to celebrate birthdays, holidays or other occasions.
“If anyone was to donate, it would be best if they give us a call ahead of time,” said Reverend Randy Langham of Cornersburg Baptist Church. “We’re usually here every Tuesday and Thursday morning, but we definitely prefer they give us a call to let us know they are coming.”
This giveaway takes place on Saturday, 10th October from 9am-12pm. Call 330-799 2833 for more information or go online to Cornersburg.org.