June’s “First Sunday” collection proceeds will benefit The FreeStore.  The FreeStore provides gently used furniture and other household items at no cost to central Iowa children and families, who are recovering from domestic violence or other trauma.  It is operated completely by volunteers. Donations will assist in buying needed items not often donated, such as toasters, crockpots, vacuum cleaners, microwaves, laundry baskets, linens, and similar items.  Also, donations will be used to purchase small dressers to be assembled for children. For more information on this organization, visit https://thefreestore.org

CHECKS SHOULD BE PLACED IN THE JUNE 2 COLLECTION BASKET OR MAILED TO : DMIEC, P.O. Box 30065, Des Moines, IA 50310

Write checks either to “FreeStore” with “DMIEC” in the memo line, or to “DMIEC” with “First Sunday” in the memo line. First Sunday checks must be received by DMIEC by June 20th; if you elect to contribute to the First Sunday recipient after that date, please mail your check (made payable to “FreeStore” with “DMIEC” in the memo line) directly to FreeStore at 1020 24th St, West Des Moines IA 50266-2107 and, if comfortable, let DMIEC’s Social Justice Committee Chair Kathy Eastman know the amount to assist in recording our community’s giving. If you have questions about how to donate or would like to donate using the ACH withdrawal feature, please contact Susan Barnes (checks) or Jeanine Freeman (ACH) of the Finance Committee. (Info about ACH is available here.)
Thank you for your support!