Fort Mill Care Center Families In Need Increasing
Judy with the Fort Mill Care Center says the number of clients is really up lately…
In July the Fort Mill Care Center had 41 NEW clients..
In August they had 50 NEW…. those are some BIG numbers for any one month!
During the month of August The Fort Mill Care Center had 591 families pass thru our doors for various reasons, and that is NOT counting the number of people that came in on Mondays to sign up for the Carolina Community Actions LIHEAP program…. Nor is that counting how many came to the 6 “free food” give-aways in August.
The Fort Mill Care Center gave out approximately Continue reading
Plan to attend Fort Mill South Carolina Strawberry Festival
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Fort Mill South Carolina Strawberry Festival count down has official begun! The festival will be a celebration of spring… and all things strawberry!
The South Carolina Strawberry Festival will kick off on Thursday, April 29, 2010 with the Miss South Carolina Strawberry Festival Pageant at Nation Ford High School from 7:00 to 9:00 pm (1400 AO Jones Blvd)
On Friday, April 30, 2010, the Festival will be in full swing at Walter Y. Elisha Park. Festivities will begin at 6:00 pm and will feature arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, and activities for the entire family including live music “Strawberry Jam,” and the day will end with a fireworks display at 10:00 pm.
Saturday, May 1, 2010 the festival begins again at 9:00 am. Come hear the best local talent during the Colgate Country Showdown, presented by WRHI and Interstate 107. Continue reading
Recapping Fort Mill Care Center 2009 Year
The Fort Mill Care Center had a demanding year in 2009. Below is a recap of their year…
Fort Mill Care Center — 2009
- Easter Baskets— 75;were given out School Back Packs — 271 filled back packs given out
- Toothbrushes — 335 families were given toothbrushes & tooth paste.
- Santa’s Helper 654 children were given gifts from “Santa” plus 120 children that were handled thru Kelly Lavallee
- Breakfast with Santa (at US Foods) fed 69 families (175 children)
- Thanksgivings Dinner were given out to 261 families Continue reading
River Hills Church Starts Soup Kitchen in Lake Wylie SC
River Hills Community Church at 104 Hamilton’s Ferry Road in Lake Wylie begins its “Soup & Soul Food” ministry 12:30 to 2 p.m. Wednesdays at the church family life center.
Soup and sandwiches will be served at no cost, with donations accepted. For more information, call 803-831-1615.
CN2 Names Fort Mill Care Center Judy Smith Home Town Hero
The Fort Mill Care Center has been busy this past year. The demand for families needing assistance and food is high and fortunately the giving has been high too. The Fort Mill Care Center collected 58,000 lbs more food in 2009 than 2008 according to a CN2 report.
This week CN2 named Fort Mill Care Center President Judy Smith “Home Town Hero” See the report below. Continue reading



