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Covenant Love
"It's been an amazing blessing to our church, to be able to partner
with Operation Blessing & help the community bounce back
from the hurricane."
Volunteer efforts are ongoing. Visit their Facebook page for more
information: facebook.com/covenantlove or visit them at 420
Dunn Road in Fayetteville.
Fayetteville Academy
e Fayetteville Academy Big Buddies/Little Buddies program
(7th graders working with 1st graders) assembled hygiene kits for
hurricane victims. e 6th graders put together hurricane kits
which included a blanket, water and snacks.
When asked about the importance of organizing the Hurricane
Matthew hygiene drive, Senior Rebecca Mergy responded, "I
was overwhelmed by the amount of tragedy that I saw all around
me. With Fayetteville Academy being one of the only schools
open that week, I saw a perfect opportunity to reach out to my
fellow classmates and teachers. I hoped [our hygiene drive]
would bring a glimmer of hope to those affected. ey need to
know their community is willing to reach out and offer help to
them. I received a great deal of support from my student body, as
we collected 460 pounds of hygiene items that were distributed
throughout Fayetteville, Lumberton, and St. Pauls."
Parks Building Supply & Interiors
"Our team at Parks Building Supply & Interiors put together a
corporate drive and the response has been amazing. So many peo-
ple and companies have given, including our own team members.
We are also working with Habitat For Humanity of Fayetteville
to rebuild homes that were under water off of Old Wilmington
Highway. e spirit of volunteerism and corporate responsibility
is alive and well Parks Building Supply & Interiors!"
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