Employees of Memorial Health System (MHS) in Abilene wore blue jeans at work for another “Jeans Day” fundraiser on Fridays throughout the month of January. Employees make a donation, of at least $5, and are allowed to wear blue jeans at work. A total donation of $1088 was presented to Community Meal of Abilene. Seven Abilene area churches are involved in serving a free, weekly meal to the Abilene community. In 2024, they served over 14,000 meals! The meals take place at Community Bible Church on Monday evenings at 5:30. Volunteers from the churches prepare and serve the food, and also deliver meals to those who are unable to leave their homes. If you would like to volunteer or make a donation, call 785-263-5233. The monthly Jeans Day fundraiser is organized by the MHS Employer of Choice (EOC) committee. Pictured from left are: JoAnna Baker, EOC committee member; Brittany Ogden, EOC committee member; Haley Jones, EOC committee member; Debbie Howie, Community Meal of Abilene volunteer; Pam Schoemaker, EOC committee member; Matilda Calvin, MHS employee; and Ava Howie, granddaughter of Debbie.
