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November 5, 2009 -Community Urged to Help Children Stay Warm this Winter
MOUNT OLIVE - As the temperatures fall and the holiday season approaches the Mount Olive College Collegiate FFA springs into action. For the fifth straight year Mount Olive College CFFA is soliciting donations from the community to supply needy children with warm winter coats. According to CFFA President Joshua Singleton, the need is greater this year than ever before.
“We plan to supply coats to 109 children at Carver Elementary School this year,” Singleton said. “That number has increased significantly from last year.”
Freshman CFFA Officer Alaina Airheart states, “This project is important to CFFA as we look at ways to give back to our community. The generosity of the community, both businesses and individuals, has made this effort a huge success in previous years.”
Coats will be acquired from the Coats for Kids Organization. Hats and gloves will be provided through other donors or acquired funds. Donations received are tax deductible. All donors are notified of the distribution date and are invited to attend.
“The look in the children’s eyes, when we distribute the coats is like Santa just arrived,” explains Singleton.
“This experience has been beneficial to the children receiving coats, but the true benefactors of the project are the participating CFFA students,” states Dr. Sandy Maddox CFFA club advisor, “This effort has become a tradition and truly builds character and a community service commitment from our students.”
If you have questions about the program or would like to make a donation please contact Dr. Maddox at 919-658-7682 for more information.
Mount Olive College is a private institution rooted in the liberal arts tradition with defining Christian values. The College, sponsored by the Convention of Original Free Will Baptists, has locations in Mount Olive, New Bern, Wilmington, Goldsboro, Research Triangle Park, Washington and Jacksonville. For more information, visit www.moc.edu.