By Nakiayah Brown

For The Newberry Observer

PROSPERITY — If you have ever wanted to step in and help those in need, now is a perfect chance to get involved when Level Chapel AME Church holds its Free Clothes Giveaway donation event Nov. 7.

The event will be held from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the church, 376 Level Chapel Church Road.

“Level Chapel AME Church has been hosting events for donations over five years,” said Brenda Dewalt, a member of Level Chapel AME Church.

The historical flooding that hit South Carolina in October destroyed businesses, homes, cars and roads in the area, and the church wanted to dedicate its annual donation event to those impacted by the flood.

Clothes will be for all age groups, from children and adults to seniors and newborns. The church is also accepting donations of gently used toys and household items.

Fliers have been distributed in Saluda County and Newberry County to get the word out.

The church is also using this opportunity to give businesses like Goodwill and Thrift stores in the community to donate clothes and household items to them. Any items or clothing left over after the giveaway will be taken to those businesses.

Directions to Level Chapel from Newberry: Turn right at the traffic light in Prosperity. Keep straight for a short distance. Turn right at the four way stop onto Stoney Hill Road. Level Chapel Church Road will be on the right.

Directions to Level Chapel from Saluda: Travel on S.C. 391. Turn left at the four-way stop sign onto Stoney Hill Road. Level Chapel Church Road will be on the right.

Nakiayah Brown is a student at Newberry College studying journalism.