Scarf in the Park
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n cold, blustery, winter days most of us can find warmth and comfort by having hats, gloves, and warm clothes to wear. However, not everyone in our community have such blessings. The Guess Foundation is working to spread warm Christmas cheer to those in need in Paducah. The fifth “Scarf in the Park Project” will be held on Christmas Eve this year. Donors can bring items beginning at 1 pm. Clotheslines will be hung throughout Dolly McNutt Plaza, located across from Paducah City Hall. Volunteers will hang the donated scarves, hats, gloves, and socks - each with a personal note attached to them. Items are hung for the homeless and families in need to pick up. As many of our homeless residents spend time at the McCracken County Library, the Dolly McNutt Plaza is the perfect location.
Better to Give Than to Receive
This event is about the givers and receivers passing one another in a spirit of love and friendship. Some of the receivers of these precious gifts are in attendance and enjoy a cup of hot cocoa with givers. However, everyone leaves soon after to respect the privacy of those in need who wish to remain anonymous. “We know there are people in our community who will have nowhere to go on Christmas Eve. We also know they will be cold, and likely sad and lonely,” said Morgan Guess, Co-Founder of the Guess Foundation. “We thought Christmas Eve would be the best day to show them they
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Purchase Area Family Magazine
OCTOBER - NOVEMBER 2021 35
