Circle Of Welcome
The Circle of Welcome team is welcoming their first refugee family moving into their new apartment next week! We are thrilled to be sponsoring a family that will need continuous support as they adapt to life in the United States. If you were at church yesterday, you may have grabbed an egg from the basket. In that egg is a slip that lists an item or two that is needed to furnish the family's new home. This is just a reminder to purchase that item this week and bring it to Easter service on Sunday. There will be a collection station on your way into the service and someone from the Circle of Welcome team will collect the items from you. Thanks for your support on this initiative!
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The University of South Carolina's College of Education Philanthropy and Ambassador Program is hosting a fundraiser through Double Good Popcorn during the College's Give 4 Garnet Day from 5 pm April 15 to 5 pm April 19. All funds will be donated back to the College of Education to provide additional financial support for students within the Apple Core Initiative. The goal of the Apple Core Initiative is to increase diversity among South Carolina’s teachers while also tackling the growing teacher shortage. Click this link to browse a variety of delicious gourmet popcorn, all while supporting future educators: https://popup.doublegood.com/s/izm48j73.
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Founded as the SC Therapeutic Association in 1962 by a Methodist Minister, the Reverend Eli Alston Wilkes, the Alston Wilkes Society’s (AWS) original mission was to provide rehabilitative services to adults released from correctional facilities in South Carolina. Over the years this mission has expanded to serve those returning from state and federal institutions, at-risk youth, veterans and their families, and those experiencing homelessness in our community. AWS is currently looking for individuals who are willing to serve on their Advisory Council and/or their Community Relations Council. You can learn more about those opportunities and apply here: https://www.alstonwilkessociety.org/volunteer/.