Anyone wanting to get rid of clean, usable items and help a good cause can take the items to Mobile Attic at 15757 U.S. 72 West before Aug. 1 and help homeless children to a better way of life.
Owner George Turner is sponsoring the first benefit yard sale for Quinn’s Ranch near Red Bay in Franklin County.
Quinn's Ranch is a professional Christian care organization for abused, neglected, orphaned, abandoned and homeless children. The facility assists children to become “Godly adults full of character and integrity.”
“Cindy and I first found out about Quinn’s Ranch three years ago when we were selling a house on the river,” said Turner. “This person who came to see the house was talking about a hunting club in Red Bay. I went over there with him and he said, ‘Let’s go to lunch at the ranch.’
“I found out about their program and I was impressed with how they were raising boys. They not only provide a home, but they are teaching young men to grow up to be respectful, responsible members of the community.”
Turner, who became a board member, said the home is totally privately funded. Organizers will also have a benefit golf tournament on July 18.
The Alabama vs. Auburn Golf Classic will be held at Cypress Lakes Country Club in Muscle Shoals, followed by a tailgate party at the Russellville High School stadium to benefit the ranch.
According to the Quinn’s Ranch Web site, there will be grilled hamburgers and hot dogs and plenty of homemade ice cream at the tailgate party.
CSS Sports will do a story on the children's home that will air nationwide. Coaches are coming from several locations in Alabama and Mississippi to participate.
Those wishing to donate items to the Aug. 1 Mobile Attic yard sale will receive a tax receipt Large items can be picked up by calling (256) 216-0237.
Turner said Quinn’s Ranch has an annual budget of $260,000.
“These are good people,” said Turner. “There are house parents and counselors. Currently, they have seven boys, but they are licensed for 10. They try to run it like a private home. Boys are free to come and go to attend baseball practice or jobs. These are not hard-core residents. They haven’t gotten into trouble, but they have been neglected.”
He said Quinn’s Ranch had been in operation for about eight years.
To learn more about Quinn’s Ranch or the benefit golf tournament, visit www.quinnsranch.org.
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