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Looking for volunteers
The City of Kannapolis will host the third annual Kannapolis Kares Day Saturday, Sept. 20. Organizers are seeking volunteer civic groups, businesses, or clubs for the day of city-wide community service.
Last year, projects for Kannapolis Kares Day included collecting items for the DSS Foster Care Program, Hospice and Palliative Care of Cabarrus County, and Cooperative Christian Ministry.
Projects also included home repair through Habitat's for Humanity of Cabarrus County's "A Brush with Kindness" campaign.
In all there were 60 projects with over 3000 participating.
Those groups or individuals that are interested in participating in Kannapolis Kares Day can contact Renee Goodnight at 704-920-4311 or rgoodnight@ci.kannapolis.nc.
Senior Center in Need of Fans
As the sun beats down on the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Senior Centers, those inside are doing everything they can to beat the heat... Staying inside is not only more comfortable for the seniors, it's crucial to their health. The senior center is asking area residents to donate new fans to the center to be distributed. (News 14 - June 9, 2008)
To make a donation to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Senior Center near you, please visit http://www.cmseniorcenters.org.
Sheriff Warns of Construction Scams
The Anson County Sheriff's Office says it has seen an increase in the number of complaints regarding construction and repair scams.
Sheriff Tommy Allen said the problems haven't been "shoddy workmanship or overcharges, which have historically been issues." Now, he said, the problem is "simply no work at all." Individuals who need construction or repairs should make some efforts to make sure those they are dealing with are legitimate, Allen said. (Anson Record - June 11, 2008)
Cabarrus County Meals on Wheels Calls for Volunteers
Increasing need among Cabarrus County seniors and shut-ins has prompted the need for additional volunteers to help deliver food. Please call 704-788-3412 to help.
Police warn Seniors against Scams
Albemarle Police Department (APD) is investigating a number of calls made to senior citizens during banking hours where seniors are demanded to give sensitive personal information.
"We want everyone to be aware of this situation and to refrain from giving out any of this personal information," said Ted Smith of APD. (Stanly News and Press– June 1, 2008)
Blood shortage reaches serious level
Richmond County only has about a one day supply of blood available, according to Pam Parks, director of the Richmond County chapter of the American Red Cross.
Although all blood types are needed, the supplies of types O, B and A are low with a little more than a day's supply remaining. For more information or to make an appointment to donate blood, call 800-GIVE-LIFE or 895-9692. (Richmond County Daily Journal – May, 14, 2008)
Plaza Midwood warned about break-ins
Charlotte – Plaza Midwood residents were warned Thursday to be on the lookout for three men in a white, compact car who were suspected in several neighborhood break-ins.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police could not give specific addresses of the crimes but said they happened sometime Thursday morning…. For more information about the break-ins, call the department's Eastway division at 704-336-8535. (Charlotte Observer – May 9, 2008)
Butterfly Bin accepting Furniture Donations to Fill Homes with Hope
Davidson – The Butterfly Bin is North Mecklenburg's only non-profit furniture bank, for those in need. They accept donations of working, gently used household items (non-clothing), and recycle them for free, to those in need of basic necessities. Please consider this tax deductible charity for environmental and community support.
Butterfly Bin may be reached at 704-892-7080.
Community Free Clinic ready for more
CONCORD — When economic hard times hit, usually one of the first challenges people face is the cost of medical insurance and the health care it provides. But thanks to the vision and effort of two local physicians 14 years ago, the uninsured and those who cannot afford health care services have a place to turn — the Community Free Clinic in Concord.
Founded in 1994 by family physicians Dr. David Lockhart and Dr. George Liles, the Community Free Clinic provides free medical care, medicine and emergency dental services to low-income and uninsured Cabarrus County residents. Physicians, nurses, pharmacists and lab technicians volunteer at the clinic, located at 528-A Lake Concord Road…. The telephone number for the clinic is 704-782-0650. (Kannapolis Citizen – May 7, 2008)
Fayetteville neighborhood on guard after attacks
Fayetteville, N.C. — A historic neighborhood in Fayetteville is on guard after at least three muggings since March.
One attack happened along Hillcrest Avenue in the Haymount area late last month when, the victim said, two men jumped him from behind and hit him on the head. Another resident said an attacker hit him with something and broke his leg. Police have charged one man with that assault but have made no other arrests. They have stepped up patrols in the area. (WRAL – May. 6, 2008)
Increasing demand, decreasing supply spur this food drive
ALBEMARLE - United Way of Stanly County and member agency Stanly Community Christian Ministries need help stocking up food for the summertime.
With demands for food increasing during the summer months, the local food pantry and Community Table soup kitchens will need to meet more needs than usual. (Independent Tribune – May 2, 2008)
Please call the United Way of Stanly County at (704) 982-6916 to help.
USO of NC now accepting donations and volunteers
Charlotte – The USO of NC, located at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, is always in need of volunteers and donations of new children's toys and reading material for the families of returning and deploying troops.
Please call (704) 359-5581 to help.
