There are many places who accept donated coats in Memphis. I will list them in a future post. However, during the winter months, you might like to keep one of those old coats in your back seat or trunk - especially if it is big enough to fit a typical man. You never know when you may come across someone who would be thrilled to have it.
RANDOM ACT IF KINDNESS #11:
This is Justin. Justin has been standing at my exit on Houston Levee and I-40 for the last two days when I've gotten off work. Justin was laid off not long ago and his truck was repossessed. Since that time, he has been staying with his wife and their two kids (ages 5 & 2) in the Super 8 Motel down the street. He has been unable to find a job, but he's desperate to for one. They are literally living day-to-day just trying to raise enough money for the hotel fee for the upcoming night. I didn't have money (I never keep it on me), but I had a couple of warm, wool coats for him & his wife in my trunk that I had planned to drop off at the shelter, along with some homemade scarves for the kids, and some food. Justin said a few people had previously given him some clothes that were way too small, but he wanted to "pay it forward" and so he gave those clothes to the BIBLES FOR CHINA thrift store on Sycamore View. Justin was extremely grateful for the coats, food and scarves. He was also embarrassed about being in his current situation. He asked me to pray for him and then he prayed for me. Tonight, as you lay your head on your warm pillow, in a home that you know you won't be kicked out of tomorrow, please remember Justin and his family in your prayers and thank God for all that He has blessed you with.
