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Show nmryfiwi-, 1 1 ; . Humanitarian Aid Serves Thousands ; ..4. - .XX' A ;'-.K kii c : f I L : Zy Susan Schow For the second time this year, members of the Northfield Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, have come together to assist in humanitarian aid that will bless hundreds of lives in Third World countries as well as in our own nation. Under the direction of Stake Relief Society President Janet Wells, families and individuals worked together on September Septem-ber 25 to finish quilts and kits for distribution throughout the world. The morning-long event was the culmination of months of sewing, tying and collecting supplies sup-plies to fill the needs of our world family. Donated items included quilts, gowns, booties, blankets, diapers and school bags which were filled with supplies by everyone ev-eryone from elementary-age children chil-dren to teenagers and adults. More than 175 quilts and blankets, 400 newborn kits, and over 400 school bags were donated to be sent to needy mothers, children and families in crisis. One family alone made 24 school bags filled with supplies, while another individual made a school bag for each year of her life (35) as a birthday gift for others. Several wards challenged every family to make and finish fin-ish at least one quilt, and forty for-ty families in one ward took the challenge to heart. The efforts of hundreds of families fami-lies made the day a success. This is the third year for the stake-wide project, and each year brings not only more results, but more families fami-lies participating. The humanitarian hu-manitarian efforts of these valiant Pleasant Grove families fami-lies helped hundreds of our less fortunate brothers and Quilters from the Northfield Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Latter-day Saints, have come together to assist in humanitarian aid that will bless hundreds of lives in Third World countries as well as in our own nation. Families and individuals worked together on September 25 to finish quilts and kits for distribution throughout the world. sisters, making life a little better. Can one person make a difference in the world? The answer is a resounding YES, as the selfless donation of much-needed supplies, crafted with love, are sent to those in need. For information on how to get involved with ongoing humanitarian projects, go to LPS .orgprovidentliving . |