Myron J. Francis Elementary participates again in annual hat and mitten drive.

Once again this year Myron J. Francis (MJF) Elementary School in Rumford, RI participated in its annual "Hat and Mitten Drive." MJF families, students, faculty and staff donated approximately 150 brand new hats, mittens, gloves, scarves, ear-bands, and earmuffs. The Hat and Mitten Drive items were donated to "Project Cover Up," a program of the RI Donation Exchange Program (RIDEP). RIDEP is a valuable, non-profit provider to more than 85 social services agencies statewide which provide qualified individuals and families in need, including those in homeless and domestic violence shelters, community action programs, rehabilitation programs and community centers. For more information about RIDEP, write RIDEP at 20 River Avenue, Providence, RI 02908, call 401-831-5511, email them at info@ridonationexchange.com or visit their website www.ridonationexchange.com