Paris, Tenn.–With the $3,425 raised today, the grand total now raised for the Henry County Helping Hand Radio Auction so far this year has reached $188,828. Each year, Helping Hand raises thousands of dollars for over 80 non-profit and public service groups.
Auctioneer today was Andy Collins, with the Athena Delphian Club members manning the phones.
Monday’s items were donated by New Harmony Baptist Church, the Paris-Henry County Heritage Center, Henry County Historical Society, HCHS Band Boosters, and Inman Band and they included numerous items of local historical interest.
Tuesday’s items will be donated by Joe Mahan Ford, First Presbyterian Church, New Boston community, and The Jolly Women’s Club.
It started January 9 and runs through March 1. Helping Hand is known for unique and homemade items which often raise large sums.