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WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM NOVEMBER 14-20, 2018 UCW 11 Recent hurricanes have brought disaster on parts of the community, causing people to lose their homes and prized possessions. It is crucial for communities to stick together and help each other in times of need. With that in mind, United Way of Cumberland County presents the 2018 Community Homeless and Hunger Stand Down Friday, Nov. 16, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at VFW Post 6018 located at 116 Chance St. in down- town Fayetteville. "e purpose of the event is to provide a one-day wraparound ser- vice for people in need – and not just homeless people but working people who are in need," said Crystal Wil- liams, community impact director for United Way of Cumberland County and coordinator for the Community Homeless and Hunger Stand Down. "We usually have anywhere from 30 to 35 agencies that participate, and our goal is to connect people with the services they need." Williams added e American Red Cross and Operation Inasmuch will provide breakfast, and e Salvation Army will provide a free lunch using chicken provided by Mountaire Farms of North Carolina. e services offered include voter registration, prescription assistance, job placement assistance, blood pressure and glucose screenings, dental screenings, housing authority assistance, veteran services, continu- ing adult education, free personal hygiene kits, a prayer tent, free hair- cuts, flu shots, new and gently used clothing and more. Local artists will provide free entertainment. "Second Harvest Food Bank will provide carry-away groceries that consist of non-perishable food items," said Williams. "Some of the agen- cies that will be there will set up an appointment and the individual will have to come to their office." Free bus transportation by Fast Transit will be provided to and from the event. "All the person needs to do is let the bus driver know they are go- ing to the stand down and your travel will be free," said Williams. "And when you leave from there, your travel will be free back to your destination." Last year's event rendered as- sistance to 300 to 400 people, and Williams is expecting more this year. "is is a community event for those who are in need in our community, and especially now because we had Hurricane Florence and people are still suffering from Hurricane Mat- thew," said Williams. "If folks want to get involved, this is a great way to give back to the community." For more information, to volunteer or to make a donation, call 910-483-1179. United Way's Homeless and Hunger Stand Down by DR. SHANESSA FENNER e purpose of the event is to provide a one-day wraparound service for people in need. EVENTS DR. SHANESSA FENNER, Principal, WT Brown Elementary School. COMMENTS? Editor@ upandcomingweekly.com. 910-484-6200. Owen Chapel at Camp Ground Methodist Church 4625 Camp Ground Road Dates: •Friday, November 30: 6:00pm - 9:00pm •Saturday, December 1: 4:00pm - 6:00pm "Moravian Love Feast" to follow in main Sanctuary at 6:15 (public invited) Tickets: $6 in advance, $7 at the door Children under 11 FREE For more information call 910-867-9436 910-308-6112 cell Special thanks to: "Cumberland County's Community Newspaper" Th ere 's a Song i n t h e A i r Advertising Grow Your Business For effective advertising, Call 910.484.6200 today! www.upandcomingweekly.com