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News in Volunteers

September 23rd, 2021

kim barnhardt, volunteer, poses with a rack of children's clothing

Making a Difference: Kim’s Story

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Although Kim Barnhardt’s volunteer name badge only states her name, there’s a joke around here that it should really…

May 27th, 2021

Becoming Part of our Village

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There are many fun volunteer roles at Crossnore, but Director of Community Outreach, Kim King, says that the role…

January 28th, 2021

red camel city barbecue food truck on crossnore's campus

Beauty from Ashes: Creating Hope in a Time of Loss

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Gena Cook is no stranger to loss. In May of 2016, her beloved 19-year-old son unexpectedly passed away. In…

September 17th, 2020

visiting resource with a student

Building Trust, Healing Hearts

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Volunteering is a good thing. Volunteering to serve and love on at-risk children is an even better thing. But…

March 26th, 2020

adult and child with sidewalk chalk

A Heart for Making a Difference

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Jennifer Grosswald and Lara Wilson have been friends for many years, but when they joined the same book club…

September 6th, 2019

family hugging

It Starts with Showing Up

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When Trip and Jacqui moved to Grandfather Mountain permanently, they knew they wanted to be more involved at Crossnore.…

May 3rd, 2019

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Volunteer Spotlight – Judy White

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Judy White exudes a deep humility and a tender sweetness when you meet her. She has a lot to…

April 26th, 2019

three women with boy on bike

Investing Your Heart

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When grown kids fly the nest, many people start making big plans - plans to remodel the house, take…

April 5th, 2019

truck holding brush cleared from campus

Volunteer Spotlight – Mark Serosky

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Mark Serosky has spent his life in service to others and he’s doing the same in his retirement by investing in the…

June 7th, 2018

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Local Missions

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The popularity of staying local (“stay-cation” vacations, farm-to-table dinners. etc.) is on the rise. And more people are discovering that…

September 11th, 2017

Volunteer Spotlight – Donna McNeil

Volunteer Spotlight – Donna McNeil

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Volunteers are vital to any nonprofit organization. They are also great ambassadors for the organization and its cause. That’s…

September 1st, 2017

And the Winner is… (Part III)

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BB&T’s Lighthouse Project provides financial support and manpower to the community by giving BB&T employees the opportunity to nominate,…

August 30th, 2017

And the Winner is… (Part II of III)

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BB&T’s Lighthouse Project provides financial support and manpower to the community by giving BB&T employees the opportunity to nominate,…

August 28th, 2017

And the Winner is… (Part I of III)

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BB&T’s Lighthouse Project provides financial support and manpower to the community by giving BB&T employees the opportunity to nominate,…

February 8th, 2016

Community volunteers rally to reinvigorate farm

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When programmatic decisions and economic realities threatened to shut down The Children’s Home farm in 2014, community volunteers rallied…

December 9th, 2015

Edward Jones Hosts Christmas Party

Edward Jones Hosts Christmas Party

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Do you remember the anticipation you had as a child at Christmas? Everything seemed brighter and more fun. You…