Giving

Three a.m. wake-up calls are not typically welcomed in the middle of the night, but on February 2 those wake-up calls came with a powerful message for 22 members of our community. The calls signaled the start of an eight … Continue reading →

On May 7 thousands of bright yellow rubber ducks will light upon the Cape Fear River in  order to raise money for some great causes. Proceeds from the sale of the ducks will benefit the Fayetteville Urban Ministries and more … Continue reading →

Hunger resides in the child who sits next to yours at school, in the house down the block from yours and in many other places where you might not expect it. Few people know this better than Gladys Thompson, Executive … Continue reading →

Like many people, Jay Dowdy has the desire to volunteer but not much free time. The  Fayetteville native stays busy as the Broker/Owner of Prudential All-American Realty, a business his father started. Jay Dowdy has, however, discovered that big-impact volunteering … Continue reading →

Paper vs. plastic, a tiny triangle on the bottom of a milk jug, a blue bin – these are the symbols of recycling — not small intestines or bones. But organ and tissue donation are ways that people to continue … Continue reading →

When people have no one else to turn to, they often find their way to Ray Andrade. His official title is Nehemiah Project Coordinator, but he does it all, says his boss, Rusty Long, executive director of Fayetteville Urban Ministry, … Continue reading →

Most of us, when we hear the term RSVP, think of needing to call before a party or to give a response in answer to an invitation. But there are others in Fayetteville who would think of something entirely different. … Continue reading →

They gathered in the garden to raise a toast and raise money for a good cause – the USO of North Carolina. The Fayetteville Wine Society, in conjunction with Valley Auto World, held its second annual charity wine tasting April … Continue reading →

Sgt. Emil Walsh knew something was wrong. There were no children playing, and the streets were much too quiet. But his mind that day was on the safety of his men. As he stepped out of his vehicle to lead … Continue reading →

This is a story about sambas and second chances. And how a night on the town turned and is still turning three brand-new houses into family homes, families who thought a place to call their own would always be out … Continue reading →