News & Events

Chick-Fil-A True Inspiration Awards Voting Deadline Approaching

Sep 20, 2022

If you haven’t already voted for the Filling Station True Inspiration Award, this coming Saturday, September 24th, is the deadline. You need to install the Chick-Fil-A app on your phone or mobile device. Yes, you do have to create an account in order to vote. Once installed and registered, go to the Rewards tab at the bottom of the app, then select News at the top of the app. From there you’ll see the True Inspiration Awards logo and the “Review Candidates” button. Click the button and then select the Atlantic Region. From there you will see the Filling Station […]

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September 2022 General Newsletter – Anniversary Edition

Sep 6, 2022

September 2022 Newsletter/Anniversary Edition

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Brand New Backpacks for Jones County

Aug 16, 2022

Thank you to several Jones County Businesses for supportingNeuse River Bridge Run which in turn supportsThe Filling Station. We received a donation to be able to purchase200 back packs and fill it with so many wonderful donations/non perishable snacks and other wonderful goodies. Back to School was held on Sat, Aug 13th at theJones County Civic CenterEach child picked up a brand NEW backpack.

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Front Yard Beautification Project

Aug 16, 2022

Thank you to International Paper for a beautification grant. Weeds have been pulled, dirt was delivered by AB’s Gravel Driveways, and new flowerbeds have begun with caladium bulbs. The walkway has been expanded to accommodate a new design with red bricks highlighted by hand-made mosaic tiles. The building will be more accessible with the expanded walkway and handicapped parking. Thank you again for the volunteers and funding from International Paper.

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Coldwell Banker Seacoast Advantage – New Bern, NC becomes a Perfect 10 Sponsor

Aug 16, 2022

Thank you to the office of Coldwell Banker Seacoast Advantage (www.cbnewbern.com) and Jennifer King, top producing agent, forhand-delivering a check to be a “water station sponsor” for the Perfect 10 fundraising event to be held on October 1st.For more information on how to become a sponsor click here.

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Annual Board Training for The Filling Station Board of Directors

Aug 16, 2022

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 afternoon. The Board of Directors reviewed the 2022-2025 Strategic Plan and made no changes. The group worked together on 2022 SWOT analysis to determine areas of growth and areas that need fine tuning. We wrapped up the day with discussing the power of committees […]

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Fill ‘Er Up Client Newsletter, August 2022

Aug 5, 2022

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Neuse River Bridge Run Impacting Communities

Jul 8, 2022

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 […]

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Fill ‘Er Up Client Newsletter, July 2022

Jul 5, 2022

Fill ‘Er Up Client Newsletter July 2022

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