First Quarter – 2024
The Parish Post
A Quarterly Newsletter From the Caswell County Parish
“Alone we can do so little. Together we can do so much.” Helen Keller
Donates Funds For a Walk-in Cooler
President James Carlson (left) from The Church of Jesus Christ of LDS and other members of the church met with Caswell Parish staff in February to deliver a humanitarian grant for the purchase of a walk-in cooler. Pictured with Carlson are (left to right) pantry supervisor, Amy Ware, Parish volunteer co-directors, Nell Page and Jane Thompson, and volunteer Daniel Ray.
“We want to bring comfort to those in need,” said Carlson. “This money comes from Church of Jesus Christ members from all over the world, and there is a connection between all of them and us and with those who facilitate this donation.” The Parish is deeply grateful for this generous gift. The Church of Jesus Christ has long been a friend to the Parish. Danny Ouzts, bishop of the Caswell Ward, recalled when his church installed flower beds, painted the food pantry, finished bathrooms and put a roof on the foyer. Carson Massey added stucco and painted the front of the building for his Eagle project.
Donates Funds For a Walk-in Cooler
President James Carlson (left) from The Church of Jesus Christ of LDS and other members of the church met with Caswell Parish staff in February to deliver a humanitarian grant for the purchase of a walk-in cooler. Pictured with Carlson are (left to right) pantry supervisor, Amy Ware, Parish volunteer co-directors, Nell Page and Jane Thompson, and volunteer Daniel Ray.
Safety and Cleanliness of the Parish Facility
How many of us have ever jokingly said we wished someone would leave us some money in their will or that we feared someone might be “cut out of the will” for offending the beneficiary?
This daydream became a reality for the Parish when Miss Mary Lillie Watlington of the Casville Community made such a bequest in her will. Her generous gift made possible some improvements in the safety and cleanliness of the Parish facility….improvements that the Parish could not afford to make before receiving this gift.
The badly deteriorated floor had become impossible to properly clean and the walls were marred and dirty after years of being scuffed and scraped by food boxes and store merchandise. The old floor has been replaced and volunteers have painted the entire facility, both the pantry area and the thrift store. THANK YOU, MISS MARY LILLIE WATLINGTON!
Here Are Some of Our Amazing Volunteers and Parish Pics!
We are so blessed to have each and every one of you who volunteer your time and donations to help those less fortunate in our community!
Parish Painters!
The second phase of the Parish facelift project involved not only the installation of a new floor but also painting the thrift store and sorting room. Bill Morris (first picture), Bobby Brewer, Johnny Lewis, and Nell Page (not pictured) were the painters. Both the pantry and the thrift store improvements were made possible by a bequest from Mary Lillie Watlington.
The Parish could not function without the help from many volunteers. Pictured above are, left to right, Colton Brewer, Bobby Brewer, Scott Coats, Ricky Briggs and Al Thompson. These guys are taking a break after unloading a big food delivery from Second Harvest of NWNC.
The Parish is enjoying having a cooler that holds a steady temperature! The new cooler was donated to the Parish by Second Harvest of NWNC.
The Two Hearts Thrift Store is filled with all sorts of spring merchandise. Come, check us out! The proceeds from the thrift store support the Parish ministries.
Our Generous Food Donors
Second Quarter Donors
Our mission to feed the hungry could not be carried out without the generous support of the churches, organizations, and individuals in Caswell County who donate food each month. We are grateful for the generous support during the months of January, February, and March 2024.
CCATS Provides Valuable Community Service
The Caswell Parish is deeply grateful to Caswell County Area Transportation Service for delivering food to shut-ins and those with no transportation to come to the Parish to pick up an emergency food box. Caswell County is very fortunate to have such a service!
2024 First Food Donors
January 2024
Anonymous, Anonymous, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Ekkelisa Church – Blanch, Bethel UMC – Park Springs Road, Griers Presbyterian, Prospect UMC, Annie MeGee, Hebron UMC
February 2024
Anonymous, Anonymous, Anonymous, Anonymous, Bart Brewer, Bethel UMC – Park Springs Road, Prospect UMC, Kerrs Chapel Baptist, Locust Hill UMC, Speech Stars, Diane Hall
March 2024
Anonymous, Anonymous, Mary Thompson, Martha Olmas, James Shell, Leasburg UMC, Bart Brewer, Annis McGee
January – 1, 192
February – 1, 202
March – 1, 048
January – $2,7741.12
February – $1,556.85
March – $2, 962.71
Our Generous Financial Supporters
Financial contributions from our churches, organizations, and individuals provide the backbone of support for the various Parish missions and programs. Without the generosity of these supporters the Parish could not meet the needs of the most vulnerable in our communities. Listed below are the donors for the first quarter of 2024.
January 2024
Anonymous, Sara and Graham Broadwell, Larry Jones – Concord Christian, Ed Durham, Annie Sue McGee, Kim Gainey Drye McLamb, Donna Maskill, Susan Meadows, Durdana Starns, George and Margaret Stouffer, Beth Thompson, Community Baptist, Hamer Missionary Baptist, St. James Baptist, Write a Book Foundation
February 2024
Anonymous, Ron and Kelly Beasley, Sara and Graham Broadwell, Bill Bush, Alvin Foster, Ed Durham, Jonathan and Patricia Gray, Wanda and Wayne Hammock, Brenda and Billy Hodges, Larry Jones (Concord Christian), Donna Maskill, Wayne and Barbara Owen, George and Margaret Stouffer, Glenda Tate, Betty and John Y Thomas, Jr., Beth Thompson, Benton Kay Thompson, Angela and Bill Turner, Gina Watlington, Blackwell Missionary Baptist Church, Community Baptist, Lively Stones Baptist, Prospect UMC, Providence Baptist, St. James Baptist, NC Gamma Phi Chapter/Alpha Delta Kappa Sorority
March 2024
Anonymous, Sara and Graham Broadwell, Christa and Stan Brown, Tracy Chandler, Annice Davis, Ed Durham, Terry and Beverly Harrelson, Larry Jones (Concord Christian), Donna Maskill, Kim Gainey Drye McLamb, Wayne and Barbara Owen, Durdana Starns, Beth Thompson, Jim and Dawn Thompson, Joe and Carole Thompson, Bethel UMC – Park Springs Road, Bethesda Presbyterian, Community Baptist, Griers Presbyterian, Kerr’s Chapel Baptist, Lively Stones Baptist, New Hope UMC, Purely UMC, Red House Presbyterian, St. James Baptist
Utility Assistance – First Quarter 2024
During the first quarter of 2024, the Parish provided utility assistance for 33 families, enabling them to continue to receive electrical service. In addition wood was delivered to 2 families. Utility assistance is made possible by donations from The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region, Foundation for the Carolinas, and private donations. Families are eligible for assistance up to $300 every three years.
Our Volunteers
Food Pick-up/Distribution – Rebecca Page and Bob Foyle, Arlandia Clark, Bobby Brewer, Meg Stouffer, Nell Page, Al and Jane Thompson, Alvin and Suzanne Foster, Rose and Jerry Woodall, Bonnie Brewer, Phil Barfield, Scott Coats, Daniel Ray, Micah Carpenter, Carson Craig, Matthew Sidney, JR Robinson, Carol Lamar and daughters, Rick and Cathy Briggs, Cathy Brann, Lynn Holt, Austin and Taylor Meadows, Brenda Bender
Administration/Grant Writing – JaneThompson, Nell Page
Thrift Store – Amy Woods, Terri Powell, Terry Walker, Brenda and Joe Elliott, Tracy Chandler, Annette McDuffie, Christa and Stan Brown, Susan Meadows, Al Thompson, Bobby Brewer, Carson Craig and Kelsey Craig, Johnny Lewis, Nell Page, Ethel Gwynn
Technical/Web Support – Stacy Matkins, Cliff Matkins, Linda Watlington – Scott and Watlington, Arlandia Clark
Grounds Care- Johnny Lewis, Al Thompson
Recycling – Al Thompson, Bobby Brewer, Phil Barfield
Help Others
Geraldine Fuqua, Chair
Ann Gillespie
Claude Walker
Amy Woods
Terri Powell
Nell Page
Jane Thompson
Allison Lancaster
Annette McDuffie
JR Robinson
Austin Meadows
Annie Sue McGee
Ethel Gwynn
Allison Lancaster
Rocky Ashby
Christa Brown
Lan Clark