One Russell County teen has taken it upon himself to oversee a gift card benefit for the victims of the recent flooding in eastern Kentucky. Russell County High School Sophomore Ben Jones, age 15, and his family decided to start the benefit upon learning that Ben’s sister, Morgan, an incoming freshman at the University of Kentucky, has a roommate from Floyd County, one of the hard hit areas of the state. While that family and their property has been spared, many of their neighbors were not as fortunate and the stories and images passed to the Jones family from Floyd County prompted the move to begin the benefit.
WJRS NEWS talked with Jones about how folks can donate gift cards at the Russell Springs First Baptist Church through Friday of this week for delivery to the flood victims…
Jones, who credited Bro. Christian Naylor with assistance in setting up the benefit, said the gift cards can also be dropped off this week at Jamestown Healthcare, where his mother works, from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. or this coming Sunday at the church during service hours. The early success of the benefit is no surprise to Jones…
Gift cards, preferably Visa, Walmart or Dollar General in smaller amounts are preferred to help meet the needs of as many people as possible. For more information you can call 270-566-3374 or the church at 270-866-6495.
Ben Jones is the son of Donnie and Dr. Stephanie Jones.