SPARTA — The Alleghany County Group Home in Sparta is the recipient of a recent $250 donation from the Knights of Columbus Roundtable at St. Frances of Rome Mission. The money was raised through participation in the L.A.M.B. (Least Among Our Brethren) program.
The funds are earmarked for support of individuals with intellectual disabilities. Pictured are Gary Carlson, Vice President Wes Sterling, John Pokorney, Executive Director Becky Miller, Al Stenco and Greg Songhurst.
— Patrick Hession, correspondent
CHARLOTTE — St. Vincent de Paul Preschool recently held a successful donation drive to benefit MiraVia, a pregnancy care center in Charlotte.
Families and students were asked to send in items such as diapers, shampoo, lotions, baby wipes and clothing in an effort to support the women and children who seek assistance through MiraVia.
More than 50 items – ranging from diaper ointment to strollers – were delivered to MiraVia.
— Mary Helen Cushing