Filling Needs Week of September 7, 2021
137 Households 30 Volunteer Hours 25 New Bookbags with snacks & hygiene delivered to Maysville Elementary School
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Happy 4th Anniversary!
August 27, 2021 was the date set for our 4th anniversary, however, God had different plans for our calendar. With weather delays and paving company schedules, our celebration went VIRTUAL. Thank you everyone who helps to make this mission burn brightly so we can continue to assist with filling unmet needs in the areas of Nutrition, Education and Connection.
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What is the Perfect 10?
Jones County – A Perfect 10! It just doesn’t get any better than this! Who doesn’t enjoy a beautiful autumn afternoon in the countryside? Who doesn’t also enjoy supporting a local non-profit that benefits our communities? If that describes you, then save this date. The Filling Station is offering just such an opportunity on October 10, 2021! The Filling Station is a non-profit organization located in Pollocksville that is dedicated to assisting with filling unmet needs in the areas of Nutrition, Education, and Connection to the residents of Jones County. In order to reach that goal, they are hosting a
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CarolinaEast Health System Title Sponsor for “Jones County – Perfect 10” Event
Brandy Pop, Director of Public Relations, hand-delivered a check to The Filling Station in early July. CarolinaEast Health System has made the commitment to be the Title Sponsor for the upcoming fundraiser in October 2021. “We are honored to receive this generous donation to further the mission of filling needs in the areas of Nutrition, Education, and Connection,” says Mary Ann LeRay, Executive Director. Go to our Become A Perfect 10 Sponsor form for more info on sponsorship opportunities.
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Filling Needs for the Week of July 19, 2021
Served 184 households during the distribution Over 76 volunteer hours logged in
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North Carolina Symphony Brings Music Discovery Program
It has been 2 years planning this wonderful Music Discovery Program by the NC Symphony. In 2019, Mary Ann LeRay met Jason Spencer, Director of Music of Education with the NC Symphony to discuss the possibility of bringing the program to The Filling Station. Last Thursday a gifted musician performed for clients, volunteers, and children from neighboring preschools and a day camp. Go to the NC Symphony website for more info on concerts and community programs.
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Dance and Art Camp at The Filling Station Garden Venue
It all began when Joan Taylor, a dance teacher in Jones County, recommended we have a meeting with Elizabeth Pope, Executive Director of Atlantic Dance Theatre. What if we offered an “art and dance camp” at The Filling Station? So, in a matter of 6 weeks, we worked out all the details in order to bring our first-ever, Dance and Art Camp to the new Garden Venue at The Filling Station. Ages 8-11 from our county (boys and girls), learned new dances and created beautiful art projects. Some of the art pieces are mosaic stepping stones that will remain in
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Filling Needs for the Week of July 12, 2021
Served 237 households during the distribution Over 163 volunteer hours logged in
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