Mary Ann LeRay

Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina Extra Mile Tour

Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC visited The Filling Station as a stop along their EXTRA MILE Tour to hear from local leaders, partners, and clients on some of the most important issues facing Jones County, NC. There was amazing conversation around the table listening to each other and focusing on how to work together for a healthier life . . . emotionally, physically, and mentally.

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SECU Foundation Presents Grant to The Filling Station

Did you know as a State Employees’ Credit Union member, your $1 maintenance fee each month goes into an account so that Mission Development Grants can be invested back in the local communities? On September 7th, The Filling Station received the 1st mission development grant in Jones County. “We are excited about the collaboration that is leading to great outcomes for the residents of Jones County,” says Mary Ann LeRay, Executive Director. “Leadership Jones is a way to highlight effective communication, servant leadership, personal branding, and bridging communities,” says Theresa Lee, Intentional Consulting. This funding is key to building organizational

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Organization Survey – How are we doing?

Dear Valued Clients, Supporters, Partners, and Community Members    We at The Filling Station are grateful for your ongoing and unwavering support. Without you, we would not be where we are today, serving our neighbors in their time of need and building a better and stronger Jones County for tomorrow.    And to do that, we need your help once again. We need to hear your voice.    The Filling Station is working with the Raleigh-based firm of Armstrong McGuire to lead a board retreat later this summer. As part of that process, we want to hear directly from each

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Table Talk with N.C Cooperative Extension/4-H Camp

Table Talk. AGES 8-14 July 27th-28th, 2023 | 9AM-4PM The Filling Station,  221 Main Street, Pollocksville | $15 per participant Youth will engage in a two day class focusing on table etiquette, kitchen and food safety, and ending with preparing and serving a three course meal to special community guests. Drop off and pick up from The Filling Station. To register for camp: Registration Packet

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Congressman Greg Murphy visits The Filling Station

Congressman Greg Murphy scheduled a meeting with Mayor Jay Bender to visit The Filling Station on Feb. 15, 2023. Upon arrival, Congressman Murphy met Mary Ann LeRay, Executive Director, Dr. Norma Sermon- Boyd, John Bender and Willie Smith, all active board members for The Filling Station. In addition, Sherry Henderson and Vic Bryan, Town Board members were present. Carol Mattocks, Board Advisor, was also present for the meeting. In addition, Tharesa Lee, who will be leading the Leadership Grassroots Academy was present. The purpose of the meeting was to  present “Congressional Record” which was read on the Senate floor and

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