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Giving Back in Gulfport: Michael Argrew
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Name: Michael Argrew
Hometown: Gulfport
Birthday: Nov. 12, 1948
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Title: Volunteer for the Clothing Swap at the Tuesday Fresh Market.
How long have you been volunteering? Second time at the Clothing Swap
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What encouraged/inspired you to start volunteering? It gives me something to do.
What do you like about volunteering? Helping people and it gives me something to do.
How often do you volunteer? Once a month at the Clothing Swap and weekly for ASAP (services for HIV/AIDS)
What keeps you interested in volunteering? Meeting people and giving back.
What do you like about Gulfport? Everything. Gulfport is the place to be. I left the frozen north six years ago and I am never going back.
How can the public help your organization? Come to the Clothing Swap on the second Tuesday of each month at the Gulfport Fresh Market. Bring gently used clothing for women, men and children. Exchange up to five garments for vouchers or buy vouchers at $3 each. All proceeds and remaining clothing benefits CASA
The next Clothing Swap is Nov. 8 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the Courtyard of the Peninsula Inn at 2937 Beach Blvd.