The Brief
- Catholic Charities held an event for those trying to escape homelessness on Saturday morning.
- They offered haircuts, a pancake breakfast, a raffle of toiletries and gift cards, and a clothing distribution.
- John “The Blanket Guy” Pessano offered more than a thousand clothing items for those in need
TAMPA, Fla. – Catholic Charities held a clothing giveaway and a raffle at their Tampa Hope site on 3rd Ave. on Saturday, for those who are trying to turn their lives around.
But they say making a dent in the homeless population takes the work of organizations big and small.
“They definitely, they got me to where I was stable mentally, physically,” said Odell Reyes, a resident of the facility.…