Submitted by Judy Fraser

GULF SHORES, Ala. - The volunteers and Board of Holy Spirit Thrift Shop in Gulf Shores recently made a contribution of $5,000 to the South Baldwin Literacy Council.

This is the second year the Thrift Shop has supported the Literacy Council. Pictured at the presentation of the check are, in random order, Thrift Store manager Alicia Gattenio, Thrift Store volunteers Peggy Hightower, Harryette Slaydon and Ann Myers; Literacy Council volunteers Suzanne Avery, Arlene Saucier and Jim Trest.

Holy Spirit Thrift Shop is an outreach ministry of Holy Spirit Episcopal Church, 616 Fort Morgan Road. The Shop, located at 6798 Alabama 59, is open Tuesday thru Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Proceeds from the sale of donated clothes, furniture books, linens and small household goods benefit non-profit charitable organizations in Baldwin County.