Tag: community service

Local Church and Community Leaders Mourn Passing of Helen Lorraine Heckman, Dedicated Nurse and Community Advocate

August 12, 2026

Helen Lorraine (Flowers) Heckman, a dedicated nurse and community servant, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2023, at Golden Orchards in Fennville, Michigan. Born on December 10, 1930, in Philadelphia, PA, Helen pursued a career…

Local Churches and Organizations Expand Food Support Programs for Community Needs

August 12, 2026

In Citrus County, several churches and organizations are actively providing food support and other necessary assistance to those in need, reflecting a commitment to mercy and neighbor-love as highlighted in Matthew 25:35. The Citrus County…

Mesa Welcome Center for Immigrants Opens to Support Asylum Seekers and Provide Educational Resources

August 12, 2026

Ghada, a mother of an 11-year-old boy, sits quietly in a Mesa, Arizona, classroom, engaging in weekly tutoring sessions at the Mesa Welcome Center for Immigrants. Her goal is to continue her education, which she…

Construction on new Asheville veterans campus to begin nearly 2 years after Helene

August 12, 2026

Construction on a new campus for Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry’s (ABCCM) Veterans Restoration Quarters is set to begin on August 13, nearly two years after the 2024 Helene storm flooded the previous facility. The…

Delaware County Churches Host Community Food Pantry and Other Events in April 2026

August 12, 2026

Grace Community United Methodist Church in Chester is hosting a community food pantry on Saturday, April 4, from 1 to 3 p.m., offering a wide array of food items to those in need. The event…

Deeper Christian Church Stages Massive Crusade in Abuja

August 11, 2026

The Deeper Christian Life Ministry has announced a five-day crusade in Abuja, Nigeria, themed “Christ’s Wonder-Working Power with Pastor (Dr) Kumuyi.” The event, scheduled for June 24 and 25, 2026, is expected to draw over…

McDowell County continues rebuilding efforts nearly 1 year after Hurricane Helene

August 11, 2026

Jerry Lewis, lead pastor at Grace Community Church in McDowell County, North Carolina, has been a central figure in the ongoing recovery efforts nearly a year after Hurricane Helene devastated the region. The storm, which…

Vice President Vance attends dignified transfer of Army Sgt. Benjamin Pennington, 7th U.S. service member killed in Iran war

August 11, 2026

Vice President JD Vance joined the grieving family of Army Sgt. Benjamin N. Pennington, a Kentucky man who became the seventh U.S. service member to die in combat during the Iran war. His remains were…

Kathleen Siler Perruci, 63, dies after battle with cancer in Marietta

August 11, 2026

Kathleen Siler Perruci, a devoted mother, educator, and community servant, passed away peacefully in Marietta on August 2, 2026, at the age of 63. She spent her final months surrounded by family, enduring a battle…

Rotary Club of Black Mountain Swannanoa and White Horse Partner to Raise $70,000 for Local Nonprofit

August 11, 2026

Representatives from the White Horse and the Rotary Club of Black Mountain Swannanoa presented a $70,000 check to the directors of Hammer & Heart and the Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry on February 19. This donation…