Most of Bamako, Mali’s street children do not have safe drinking water. Their only source of hydration is water from polluted rivers. When these children are weakened by lack of proper nutrition they are easily affected by various diseases caused by bacteria and parasites living […]

Each year, the President of Coastal Women’s Forum chooses a non-profit organization and encourages the membership to provide support through financial contributions and volunteerism. This year, CWF President Lee Chaix McDonough selected The Boys & Girls Club of the Coastal Plain (BGCCP) […]

Edward Jones Financial Advisor Kevin Page partnered with Partners In Education to award a $100 gift card to Kristy Clay, a teacher at Trent Park Elementary. Ashley Faulkenberry, principal at Trent Park Elementary, says, “Ms. Clay is a 1st-grade teacher at Trent […]

This time of year, we get asked this question almost daily – and it’s an important one! Not only does seasonal illness take a toll on your body at the time of sickness, but it can also cause other conditions to flare, […]

Habitat for Humanity of Craven County was presented with donation of $500 from the Msgr. James R. Jones Council 3303, Knights of Columbus, New Bern. Affiliated with St. Paul’s Catholic Church, The Knights of Columbus Council has existed since 1950 and supports […]

Craven County, N.C. – Weyerhaeuser and Craven County Partners In Education announced a $5,000 investment from the Weyerhaeuser Craven County office through the Weyerhaeuser Foundation. The funds will be used towards the Leader In Me Program at Vanceboro Farm Life Elementary, located […]

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