Clothing ministry holds ribbon cutting

The Gifts of Love Clothing Ministry, located at 822 West Hickory Street in Ville Platte, was blessed to celebrate its grand opening. Active students of the Red Circle Program were honored to cut the ribbon during the ceremony, which was held on Thursday, May 1. The Gifts of Love Clothing Ministry was established to provide free clothing for anyone in need. The overseers of Gifts of Love would like to express their deepest gratitude to Reverend Freddie Jack for allowing them to begin the clothing ministry and be a blessing to all in need. Special thanks also goes out to Keith Fontenot, Kim Poullard, Lisa Winfrey, Coby Bellard, and all the St. John members. Gifts of Love’s official opening will be on Thursday, May 29, from 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m., and it will be open every Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Walk-ins and donations are welcome. Pictured above are Dwayne (back center) and Amanda Thomas (back right), of Gifts of Love, as the Red Circle Program students cut the ribbon. (Photo courtesy of Amanda Thomas)