The Kids for Klothes Missionary is a missionary project comprised of an interdenominational group of women working towards sewing clothes for children in developing nations..
"We are a interdenominational group of ladies from Sturgis, Danbury, Preeceville, Crystal Lake and Canora who meet in the basement of the Roman Catholic Church in Sturgis every Thursday," said Anita Desroches. "The Sturgis Catholic Women's League sponsors the project through shopping fees for needed items including thread, trim and the original start-up costs.
“Our mission is to bring joy to children by showing them that someone they do not know cares enough to make them a pretty dress or pair of colourful shorts," she said.
The project uses fabric that might have otherwise ended up in the landfill. The supplies used come from generous donations by community members.
"Some of the supplies also come from our reserves and from minimum purchases from the Salvation Army, Value Village, garage sales and Fabric Frenzy events," said Desroches.
Since February 2014, clothing has been delivered to poor regions around the world. Two travelers for Yorkton and individual community travelers have graciously delivered the suitcases of clothes, she explained.
Suitcases to date have been delivered to Africa (six suitcases); Peru (three suitcases) and one suitcase has been delivered to each of the Dominican Republic, Cuba and Philippines. One suitcase filled with shoes was delivered to Costa Rica.
"We have done other projects of the same nature but this one allows us to make what we want to without being governed by rules," said Desroches. "This is an ongoing project that welcomes and encourages everyone who wants to participate.
“We enjoy visiting with others at the same time as sharing a general compassion for the same project," said Desroches.
The organization has also collected cash donations with the hopes that by Christmas it will have collected enough to send to developing nations to purchase school uniforms with the school emblem.
"It only costs $10 Canadian for a uniform but children must have a uniform in order to go to school,” said Barb Duke. “It will take the burden off parents to purchase those extra items.”
