Dresses, Dresses, and more Dresses!
Trip Start
Jun 19, 2009
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Trip End
Jun 27, 2009
Grand Rapids,
Michigan,
United States
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
As we prepare for our upcoming trip, my role has been to collect dresses and suits for the people of St. Pierre. The people of the area are dedicated Catholics and the sacraments mean so much to them (Baptism, First Communion, Marriage, etc.). Unfortunately, being so impoverished, they are unable to purchase outfits for these occassions. Although, they can sew, the materials are not available for them to construct a First Communion dress or suit. Through these donations the church is able to set up a "rental program"
What my girls would've looked like...
. These enable them to dress up for their special occasions which they take so much pride in.In the past month I have collected:
4 men's suits
3 boy's suits
10 girl dress-up dresses
4 wedding dresses
20 women's special occasion dresses
20 First Communion dresses
What a wonderful way to provide dignity to these special people! Thank you to everyone who donated! When I brought these donations two years ago Father Boniface had tears in his eyes! I feel I must give a special shout out to one donor (I'll call her Saint Christina) who, for the 2nd time, went into JC Penny's and purchased many dress-up dresses and First Communion dresses for the trip. The generousity of people warms my heart!
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Dresses/Suits
What a beautiful idea, Larinda!