Many "thank yous" were heard on Nov. 20 from appreciative individuals who attended the sixth annual clothing giveaway sponsored by the Beloit, Wisconsin, congregation.

During the three-hour event, 535 people arrived at the Head Start building to gather clothing, household items and toys that had been donated by local agencies and brethren. Refreshments were also served by the brethren. It was wonderful to see so many people receive free clothes of all kinds that they or their family could use.

Joe Jacoby, Judy Buroker and other brethren organized the event and sent information to dozens of local social agencies asking for their help in donating clothing as well as publicizing the giveaway. We made many good contacts with these agencies that will be helpful for future use.

About 40 brethren spent the evening before setting up 40 tables and then placing clothes and household items on them. The next morning another 30 brethren completed the setup and the doors were opened just before noon. By 3 o'clock, most of the clothes and other items were gone. The Beloit congregation plans on doing it again next year.