LDS Church Sponsored Interfaith Event Supports 7,000+ Local Families

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints hosted an interfaith event this Saturday, October 28 as part of National Make a Difference Day. More than 400 volunteers accomplished the following:

• Sorted 32,000 pounds of hygiene commodities for families in the Evergreen School District (an entire semi-truck load)
• Tied 100 fleece blankets for Project Linus providing blankets for children seriously ill, traumatized or otherwise in need.
• Created 3,000 meal kits that will each feed a family of 6.
• Made 500 Valentine’s Cards to bring love to those in assisted living.
• Made 1,000 family gathering and educational kits and school support projects for schools in our community.
• Collected unwrapped toys for the Camas/Washougal Salvation Army.