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Pictured left to right front row:Sylvia Miller, Cathy Smith, Sheri Smith, Mary Ann LeRay, Maria Robles, Carol MattocksSecond row: Left to rightClyde Murphy Jr., Willie Smith, Charlie Dunn, Jr., John Taylor,Ellis Banks, John Bender, Bobby DardenNot pictured: Willie Jones, Karen Plaster, Dr. Norma Sermon-Boyd On Saturday, July 16, 2022, the Board of Directors met at The Father’s Refuge in Dover, NC for the Annual Board Training. Everyone was welcomed by Scott Murphy, Executive Director of The Father’s Refuge and served a home-cooked meal. (https://mxnetwork.org) Mary Ann LeRay, Executive Director, and Cathy Smith, Strategic Planning Consultant led the training for the […]

On Thursday, July 7, 2022, Gary Kenefick, Neuse River Bridge Run Committee Chair, delivered a check to The Filling Station for $8000.  Board Members present: Sheri Smith, Board Secretary, Dr. Norma Sermon-Boyd, Treasurer, Clyde Murphy, Jr. Also in attendance, Sheron Bender, Bridge Run Volunteer Coordinator, David Mallard, Jones County Parks and Recreation, Mary Ann LeRay, Executive Director and Marcy Hoffman, Administrative Coordinator “The Filling Station has been a great addition to our committee as we work to bridge communities to serve those seeking important services”, Gary Kenefick, Bridge Run Committee Chair “We are grateful for the opportunity to work with

In May 2022, Linda Mathiasen made a visit to The Filling Station to present a $1500 check to the mission of assisting unmet needs in the areas of Nutrition, Education and Connection. Jones Onslow has offered support, media coverage and critical financial resources since Hurricane Florence. They are a powerful, integral partner who knows how to spread the good news of filling needs. We are grateful for the opportunity to serve the residents of Jones County with this generous support. Thank you Jones Onslow Electric Cooperative!

Pop Up Raleigh is celebrating its 10th year supporting small businesses. This is event happens on the 3rd Saturday of each month on the campus of Trophy Brewery located on Maywood Avenue in Raleigh, NC NEW this year…a charitable partner is chosen to set up at the event. The Filling Station was on site Saturday, May 21st. The Compton and Ladner Families who are Raleigh based and support The Filling Station mission were on site sharing their story about why they donate their time, talent and treasure. Governor Roy Cooper challenged all non profit organizations to be “ALL IN” in