Some of our family members have taken part in FTCC’s “Cumberland Grow Initiative”. Monday through Friday from 8 am—5 pm our family and other students learn important trade skills including plumbing, welding, HVAC, forklift, and carpentry/construction. The course, being about 11 weeks long, is fast-paced and requires determination and dedication. When asked what your favorite
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Growth in Him: Micah’s Story
Micah Cox was given his name when he was adopted at birth. As an adult, he learned what his name meant. “I met a guy in New Jersey and he asked me if I knew what my name means. I told him no. He then said, ‘Well, do some work on it.’ And I thought
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Be Still: Knitted in Love
There are two moments Thomas Carson Dawson (“Carson”) says are the best times of his life.
One, during his childhood. Carson is number 8 out of 10 children, born in Lumberton, North Carolina. He described growing up with his siblings as “the best”. Carson recalls “We grew up in the country and the best persons to play with are your brothers and sisters, because they’re so many of us. And picking
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Lilly Endowment Challenge Matching Grant
Very Exciting News! At the Cumberland Community Foundation, Inc. (CCF) Founders and Friends event, Operation Inasmuch received this year’s $50,000 Lilly Endowment Challenge Matching Grant. The grant will build Operation Inasmuch’s Endowment Fund. This will create a continued source of income for our ministry for years to come. This very generous grant will match every
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Hurricane Relief Grant
On October 12, the Cumberland County Foundation (CCF) awarded a Hurricane Relief Grant to Operation Inasmuch. The grant reimbursed us for additional operational expenses incurred by opening an emergency shelter which took care of 18 family members during Hurricane Florence. We are so grateful for CCF’s generosity and their commitment to making Cumberland County and
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