Mission News: JCTC Mitten Tree

JCTC Mitten Tree 2012

     For seven years,  Jefferson Community and Technical College's Respiratory Care Program Director Peggy Spears-Davis MSRRT has led the "Respiratory Remix" event designed to expand the vision for Respiratory Care Practitioners.  Calling upon greater community involvement, participants are encouraged to bring a pair of mittens, gloves, a cap, or a hat that will be donated to Louisville's needy.  Last year and once again this year, the donated winter clothing items will benefit the women, men, and children of Wayside Christian Mission.   This is become quite a festive tradition!  A representative from Wayside was once again invited to the kick-off as students began collecting warm winter clothing while raising money through an on campus bake sale!  Later, about thirty JCTC students toured the Mission's Hotel Louisville so as to learn how homeless women and men are gaining new skills that will help them enjoy success upon completing the recovery program.   Back on JCTC's downtown campus, clothing was collected and money was raised and it was all in good fun--and the needy continue to benefit from JCTC's generosity and good will!  It is no secret that Wayside Christian Mission enjoys a special relationship with Jefferson Community and Technical College.  There have been countless student and faculty led service projects and a number of the Mission's women and men are enrolled in classes at the downtown campus!  We are more than neighbors--we are partners in the battle against ignorance and want!