Volunteer Stories In Murphy, NC
Pat Adams, Cherokee County Sharing Center
Growing up, my family didn’t always have a lot, so helping others has always been close to my heart. About two years ago, a friend asked me to help pick corn for the Cherokee County Sharing Center. I…
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Vicky Rozich, Cherokee County Master Gardeners
I love to learn. I’ve been a Master Gardener with the Cherokee County Extension Service for three years. It’s something I’ve always thought about doing. I love organized classes, because on my own, I might not have the…
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Bruce Peck, Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Cherokee County and Soul Table, Murphy First United Methodist Church
I believe that to whom much is given, much is required. We really need to return to the community some of what we’ve been blessed with. My wife and I have been in Murphy for about three years…
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Angela Henningfeld, Brasstown Community Garden
Nutrition is community. It brings generations together. It is the foundation of public health. I gained firsthand experience learning how important eating nutrient-dense foods, like the Mediterranean diet, is. My neighborhood market was a three-minute walk from my apartment, and I never went…
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Zoe Schechter, Murphy Fire Department
If I can help somebody on their worst day make it a little bit better that’s worth everything. –Zoe Schechter In October 2020, during covid, I was trying to find something extra to do, give back to the…
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Murphy Fire Department
Murphy, NC
NC Cooperative Extension Cherokee County Center
Murphy, NC
Soul Table at Murphy First United Methodist Church
Murphy, NC
Cherokee County Master Gardeners Program
Big Brothers/Big Sister of Cherokee County
Murphy, NC
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