Mary Ellen's Closet collecting items for Hiatians
Mary Ellen’s Closet in downtown Columbia City, known for coming to the aid of those in need, is now coming to the aid of those in need…far, far away.
Today and tomorrow, manager Linda Williams says they will be collecting items and funds to provide to a local church that will, in turn, take them to Haiti. The church plans two trips to Haiti each year.
Williams said they are collecting shampoo, personal care items, blankets, toothbrushes, sanitizers, protein bars, baby food, diapers, wipes and more.
The store is open until 6 p.m. tonight and will be open from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday.
“We also have a barrel out to collect money and we can use that to go purchase shampoo and other items to go to Haiti,” Williams said.
Thus far today, quite a bit has been collected, she said.
If you’d like to help, contact Mary Ellen’s Closet at 244-4378 for additional information.