The construction stage of the

new building for the Fayette Samaritans is advancing daily.

A total of $90,000 was needed,

either in cash donations or in-kind donations. However, $26,500 must be

raised in the next couple of weeks in order to begin construction by the

end of April. Sixty-five representatives from Fayette County churches

are involved in working out details for the 2,400 square-foot home for

the Samaritans.

Begun in 1972, the nonprofit

organization has been housed in various "loaned" offices and

has grown to the point that it needs it own large space.

Donations of supplies, volunteer

labor and cash are needed. If you can make a cash donation, make the check

out to the Fayette Samaritans Building Fund, 213 Jeff Davis Place, Suite

102, Fayetteville, Ga., 30214.

If you can donate building

supplies or volunteer labor, contact Charlie Charping, 770-461-6009.

Top 10 needs

The Fayette Samaritans are

asking for area residents to donate the following items to the local charity

to help people with immediate needs.

1. Oatmeal.

2. Clothes detergent (99¢

box Sun).

3. Canned mixed vegetables.

4. Canned greens, turnip, collards,

etc.

5. Instant potatoes.

6. Apple sauce.

7. Canned carrots.

8. Jams and jellies.

9. Hand soap.

10. Peanut butter.

Drop off your donations at

The Fayette Samaritans, 213 North Jeff Davis Place, Suite 102, Fayetteville,

near IHOP. Their phone is 770-719-2707. They are open Monday through Friday,

9 a.m. to noon.

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