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46 | September/October 2016 Cassandra McMillion Fayetteville Volunteer Q: Where are you from? A: I am from Norwalk, Connecticut. I moved to Fayetteville in 1971 with my husband who was stationed at Fort Bragg. I remained in Fayetteville to make it my and my children's home aer his death in 1977. Q: In what ways do you volunteer/give back to the community? A: I am involved with the Cumberland County Council on Older Adults, the Council's Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), e Woman's Club of Fay- etteville, Fayetteville Urban Ministries Adult Literacy Program and Cumberland Retired School Personnel. I served on several commission seats, Church Women United, Home and Com- munity Care Block Committee and Fayetteville Observer's Kidtopia. With the Arts Council I have been a docent for guided school tours and an In- ternational Folk Festival Kids Stage announcer, among other things. I'm also an usher at Cape Fear Regional eater. Q: Why do you think giving back is so important? A: It fulfills my reason for being. It gives me the opportunity to interact with my first love: children. Q: What is the best part about giving back? A: e best part of giving back is the resource of time that amounts to dollars being saved in the community. Plus, look at all the people I have met! Q: What is your favorite thing about Fayetteville? A: Diversity. Fayetteville is a melting pot for culture. It lives up to the slogan, "History, Heroes and a Hometown Feeling!" Steve Milburn Owner & Operator, The UPS Stores and Print Shops, Westwood Shopping Center and Fort Bragg Mini-Mall Q: Where are you from? A: St. Louis, Missouri Q: How do you give back? A: I am a longtime member of the Cape Fear Ki- wanis Club, President of the Board of Directors of e Care Clinic, President of the Board of Direc- tors for the Fort Bragg Armed Services YMCA and board member of the National Board of Directors for the Armed Services YMCA and contributor to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Southeast North Carolina. Q: Why is giving back important? A: Giving back is important to me as my family and I are truly blessed. I have been all over the world and have seen real poverty. I see it in Fayetteville. As a Christian, it is my duty to help those in need. "Heart to God, Hand to man." Q: What issues are close to your heart? A: e basics of nutrition and healthcare, caring for children and taking care of our military members and their families are all very important to me. Q: What is the best part of giving back? A: e great joy I receive when I see someone's life improved. I also have a great circle of friends who give back to the community in many ways. I love doing joint ventures with them. ere is truly strength in numbers. Q: What is your favorite thing about Fayetteville? A: e citizens. As a whole, they are the most caring and giving people of all the places I have lived. CV

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