United Way Urges You to “Help Get Clint Down!”

TYLER — Local business owner Clint Benefield is making a special effort to address hunger. Beginning Tuesday at noon, he’ll be camping out in front of his business, Vapor Galleria, at Kinsey and the Loop in Tyler, until he raises $3,500 for the cause. According to a news release from the United Way of Smith County, if Clint reaches his goal, it will result in feeding 1,100 hungry and homeless people in the county. 100% of funds raised will go to support United Way partner agency programs that are providing meals in East Texas. Benefield himself has become homeless, living atop scaffolding outside his business until the goal is met. Donations can be made online through https://www.facebook.com/donate/2195781387101290/ — a Facebook campaign Clint set up. Donations may also be mailed to or dropped off at the United Way office on South Broadway.