Category Archives: Volunteers

Favorite #92: Daughters of the American Revolution

Posted on May 4, 2014 by Dicy McCullough

Serving the Community Daughters of the American Revolution is an organization known in the community for patriotism and service. Formed in 1890, some of its goals include preserving history, providing scholarships, promoting literacy and supporting efforts to help veterans. Ever since I … Continue reading →

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Favorite # 89: National Volunteer Week

Posted on April 13, 2014 by Dicy McCullough

Serving the Community As I was driving by a church, recently, I saw a sign that said celebrate National Volunteer Week. With our economy and government stretched to the limit, people are finding new ways to fill in the gaps. … Continue reading →

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Favorite #86: Friends Helping Friends

Posted on March 23, 2014 by Dicy McCullough

In Need of a Kidney Transplant This week I actually had planned on writing about a local school, but plans changed when one of my friends, Norma Thomas, sent me a message on Facebook. Norma said one of our mutual friends, Charlene Fero, had … Continue reading →

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Favorite #79: Mike Astrop, Fighting Hunger at South River United Methodist Church

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Dicy McCullough

    Fighting Hunger One Person at a Time Mike Astrop is the kind of person who goes about life quietly helping others, not asking anything in return. For example, seeing the need for a food pantry in his community fourteen years ago, he began one there in the … Continue reading →

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Favorite # 78:Abbi Heilig, teacher, volunteer, adventurer

Posted on January 26, 2014 by Dicy McCullough

Following Passion and Dreams Have you ever longed to quit your job and travel the world? Although most of us don’t have the means or opportunity, I know someone who did just that. Abbi Heilig had aspirations of climbing the … Continue reading →

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Favorite # 71: Dentist, Dr. Jonathan Huffman, DDS

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Dicy McCullough

             Giving Back During the Christmas season, sounds of music can be heard everywhere. You’re probably thinking, what has that got to do with a story about a dentist?  Well, when I think of Christmas music, one song that comes to mind is, All I One for … Continue reading →

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Favorite #65: Knights and Chivalry

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Dicy McCullough

Modern Day Knights: Making this World a Better Place Although I learned about the Medieval Knights of the Round Table in school years ago, it wasn’t until this year that I learned about the twenty-first century Knights of the Round Table (Rowan … Continue reading →

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Favorite #54: Boyscouts of America

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Dicy McCullough

       Fun at Camp Barnhardt One evening, a friend of mine began sharing details of an adventure he and his eight-year old son had shared a few weeks earlier on a boy scout camping trip. The camping trip took place in the … Continue reading →

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Favorite #51: Tara Safrit: Serving Others

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Dicy McCullough

       Missionary in Tahoe City Tara Safrit, as you can see in the photo to the right, is the kind of person who lights up a room, making everyone a little happier having spent time with her. Only 23, she … Continue reading →

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Favorite #41: Community Outreach Program

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Dicy McCullough

Embracing Hearts: Serving the Community As a way to express Christian love in the community, Embracing Hearts, a women’s group from Cornerstone Baptist Church in Cleveland, NC, held their second outreach program on Saturday, April 27, 2013. Some of the … Continue reading →

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