Local Honor Society and Community Unite to Support Northwest NC Children’s Center

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In May 2024, the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society chapter at Surry Community College, together with Rock Hill Baptist Church in Ararat, North Carolina, held a donation drive. The drive supported the Children’s Center of Northwest North Carolina, collecting essential items like fleece blankets, hygiene products, and cleaning supplies in seven boxes. The college students, local community members, and Renee Hauser raised $150 to buy additional necessary items.

Sydney Presa, the PTK Chapter President, led the initiative. The drive also collected 32 children’s books in collaboration with the James Hunter Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the Revolution. These books were distributed to local Little Free Libraries, broadening the drive's community impact.

At the end of the spring semester, Sydney Presa and the incoming Chapter President Ellie Edwards delivered the donations to the Children’s Center. Edwards noted the positive effect of the drive on the children and families at the center.

Dr. Kathleen Fowler, PTK Co-Advisor, highlighted the role of community support in the success of such drives. She thanked everyone involved, pointing out that these efforts help the Honor Society address local needs effectively. The Children’s Center has been providing services like family support and programs for child abuse prevention since 1998.