Sister Connie with the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ in Donaldson has been working with those living in the motels on the northside of Plymouth.
She spoke on WTCA last Friday and told us that many of those living there are the working poor. Part of the issue is that employers are only giving them 6 to 20 hours a week and you can’t rent on with that kind of income. While there are a few individuals living in the motels that are less desirable, there are senior citizens and families with children living in these one-room units.
Twice a week volunteers pack lunches, hygiene packs, and bags of groceries to assist those living in the motels. Their typical rent is $180 a week for one person and $20 weekly for each additional person. The rooms only have a mini-fridge and microwave for meals. While initial sheets are provided, Sister Connie many times goes out and purchases new bedding for someone new moving into the motels. With the weekly rent, there is no laundry service for the bedding, and toilet paper is $1 a roll.
GIANT fm WTCA has opened our doors to be a drop-off location for items that are used weekly, plastic grocery bags, and zip-lock baggies for sandwiches, chips, and a sweet treat. There is also a need for brown paper, lunch sacks, and napkins.
If you are interested in helping Sister Connie and the many volunteers who make sandwiches and pack groceries for those most in need in our community, please drop off your donations at WTCA, 112 West Washington Street in Plymouth from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Knox County to host public meeting on solar projects
Red Hill Unit #10 hires new principal and adopts new student technology policy
Ameren announces proposed electric rate changes
Early childhood education programs earn highest rating
Illinois state sales tax reduction for school supplies to begin for parents
Illinois State Police opens another kiosk to help with FOID and concealed carry applications
Local man killed in a two vehicle accident
Celebrate 217 Concert Week with $26 grandstand tickets
New Office of Cybersecurity established in Indiana
FRESH begins across Illinois
Kratos completes $50 million state-of-the-art hypersonic systems payload integration facility in Indiana
FSSA to text HIP members about HIP work requirements
Lawrence County woman to be inducted into 4-H Hall of Fame
Lawrenceville conducting walking and biking survey
Strong storms batter Lawrence County
