The Project Hope Humane Society in Metropolis is currently caring for a large number of animals, which has left the shelter facing an urgent shortage of laundry detergent. Local residents can help out this week either by dropping off donations or by stopping by the shelter’s final parking lot yard sale of the season this Friday.

Friday Parking Lot Yard Sale

This will be the shelter’s last yard sale until the fall.

• When: Friday, June 5 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

• Where: Project Hope Parking Lot, 1698 W 10th St, Metropolis

• What’s Available: Household items, books, clothing, jewelry, a large selection of pet supplies, and a final remaining stock of irises.

How to Donate Detergent

Project Hope will accept any brand of laundry detergent to help keep up with the shelter’s daily laundry needs.

• Drop-off: Donations can be placed on the donation shelf outside the locked door at 705 W 10th St, Metropolis, IL 62960.

• Shipping: For those who cannot drop items off in person, donations can be shipped directly to the 10th Street address.

WMOK News – There is going to be some extra-sweet energy down on the riverfront this weekend, and you might just find yourself heading home with a brand-new family member.

Maisie’s Caring for Cats, a dedicated non-profit organization serving Metropolis and Massac County, has announced they will be setting up at the Metropolis & Massac County Farmers Market this coming Saturday, June 6. Best of all? They are bringing lots of adorable, adoptable kittens eager to find their forever homes.

For those who are new to their mission, Maisie’s Caring for Cats works tirelessly right here in our neck of the woods to tackle domestic cat overpopulation. Operating in a rural area without a dedicated government resource for stray felines, this local group steps up to improve the lives of community, stray, and feral cats.

Through necessary veterinary care, regular feeding, and an aggressive Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program, they work around the clock to give these animals a safer, healthier life.

While many feral cats are safely returned to their home neighborhoods after being fixed, Maisie’s takes special care to foster and find loving, permanent homes for the friendly, adoptable kittens that come into their care.

If you’ve been thinking about adding a little joy, a lot of purrs, and a bit of playtime to your household, Saturday morning is the perfect time to make it happen.

The Farmers Market takes place from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Dorothy Miller Park (the park with the lighthouse) along the beautiful Ohio River. You can finish up your weekly grocery errands, pick up some fresh local produce, plants, or baked goods, and swing by Maisie’s booth to get some well-deserved kitten therapy.

Even if you aren’t in a position to adopt right now, please consider stopping by to learn more about how you can support their local mission, drop off a donation to help cover veterinary costs, or find out how to volunteer with their foster and TNR networks.

Let’s show this vital community group some classic Massac County hospitality this Saturday! For more local community updates and happenings, keep your dial tuned to 920AM or stream us online at 920wmok.com.