First delivery of donated underwear

THE CLOSET at Holy Redeemer Lutheran Church in San Jose had surveyed homeless folks who were receiving jackets last winter. They confirmed that what they have a more difficult time getting was underwear. Open for distribution on the second Saturday each month, facilitator Leslie Stobbe accepted Rotary SJE/E's donation of underwear for adults on August 8, 2013.

Pictured: Robbie Izat, President Elect; Leslie Stobbe; Greg Calkins, Honorary Member

What is the clothing item most needed by people who are homeless? New, clean UNDERWEAR!

As the club's gift to honor the annual visit of District Governor Angie Hassler and her husband PDG Roger, underwear was the requested category.

Rotary SJE/E members rose to the challenge and filled a large basket as well as two overflow bags.

The final tally was 39 packages containing 249 items: pairs of socks, briefs, panties, and t shirts for men, women, girls and boys.

DG Angie Hassler, LT Gov, Art Taylor, PDG Roger Hassler