The EnergyUnited Foundation has granted funds to Backpack Buddies of Davie County. With several other benefactors, including matching funds from Visalus Science, 80,000 meals ó 133 nutritious meals per child served in one year ówill be provided.
The goal is to ensure more than 600 needy children receive nutritious meals.
The Backpack Buddies program in Davie County started nearly five years ago to provide public school students from low-income families with supplemental food. The nonperishable items are packaged by volunteers and distributed in backpacks to students throughout the school year.
Todd Swicegood, a volunteer for Backpack Buddies in Davie County and a member of the Hillside Sunrise Rotary Club, said because many realize the need is so great, the programís support has come from several organizations. ěBackpack Buddies came about due to a need realized by members of the community,î Swicegood said. ěMany churches and civic organizations within the county have realized the need, and have stepped up to the plate to raise money, and just as importantly, volunteer to pack the bags to send home to those less fortunate.î
Truck companyís online rate quote
Local transportation provider Averitt Express has introduced a new service to address customersí needs for expedited delivery.
Those who want the added assurance of guaranteed delivery times now have instant access to rates for that peace of mind, along with standard delivery quotes, when visiting www.averittexpress.com.
Based on the delivery ZIP code, Averittís system determines pricing for standard delivery, guaranteed delivery by 5 p.m., and in some cases, guaranteed delivery by noon. Customers can then create a bill of lading online or call Averittís National Call Center to schedule the shipment.
ěThis enhancement to our online rate quoting puts more options at our customersí fingertips,î said Woody Davis, vice president of customer service. ěItís the first time these guaranteed delivery options have been quoted and offered online, providing added convenience for our customers. In the short time weíve rolled out the enhancements, weíve already seen substantial usage of the service.î
Celebrating 40 years of service in 2011, Averitt Express is a leading provider of freight transportation and supply chain management with international reach to more than 100 countries.
Home Instead staffing coordinator
SALISBURY ó Stacy Bradburn has joined the Home Instead Senior Care Salisbury office as staffing coordinator.
She is responsible for matching clients with the appropriate care, as well as maintaining their daily schedule needs. Home Instead Senior Care is a non-medical home care company that provides one-on-one care for seniors.
Bradburn holds an associate degree in medical office administration from Rowan-Cabarrus Community College. She joined Home Instead Senior Care as a professional caregiver in June 2007. She is from Spencer and attends First Baptist Church in Spencer.
ěWe welcome Stacy Bradburn to our administrative team. Stacy demonstrated a calm, patient nature, first as a Home Instead caregiver and is now applying those skills to her new Staff Coordinator position,î said Jena Hare, co-owner of Home Instead Senior Care.
Athletic trainer certification
Christopher Johnston has completed his certification to become an athletic trainer.
The son of David and Teresa Johnston, he is a 2007 graduate of North Rowan High School and 2011 graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is pursuing a masterís degree at the University of Toledo.
He has completed a nationally accredited athletic training education program, in addition to passing a national exam. Athletic trainers are healthcare professionals who collaborate with physicians to optimize activity and participation of patients and clients.
Athletic trainers are educated in preventing, recognizing, managing and rehabilitating injuries that result from physical activity.
Snippers Hair Salon training
Cindi and Whitley Stevens of Snippers Salon recently attended the Eminence Advanced Hungarian Facial Techniques class in Charleston.
They learned the latest in massage and facial techniques for instant skin plumping rejuvenation using natural and organic skin care for Eminence Organics. Snippers Salon is located on 830 Faith Rd. and can be reached at 704-431-4226.
Stitchiní Post party for Sasha
The Stitchiní Post will hold a birthday celebration for pet cat Sasha on Saturday Sept. 10, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
The party will feature give-aways, drawings, prizes and a birthday cake. Bring a bag of pet food for Faithful Friends and receive a gift from Sasha.
Comfort Keepers recognized
Comfort Keepers of Salisbury was recognized for achieving status as one of the top 10 offices in the Southeast region for June.
It had 27 percent growth from the yearís first quarter to the second quarter. ěTo be recognized as one of the top 10 offices in the 5 state region is a great honor,î said Lori Eberly, owner of the Salisbury Comfort Keepers.
Comfort Keepers provides in-home care services on an hourly, daily or weekly basis.
Contact Comfort Keepers at 704-630-0370.
PBH picks Burlington operator
PBH has awarded Durham-based Triumph LLC the request for proposal to operate the Advanced Access Center at 319 N. Graham-Hopedale Road in Burlington. The Alamance-Caswell Local Management Entity (LME) has operated the facility as a Walk-in Crisis Center but will no longer be able to provide direct services when it joins PBH, effective Sept. 1.
Triumph will operate the Advanced Access Center under the newly organized Alamance-Caswell Community Operations Center, which will oversee service needs for mental health, intellectual/other developmental disabilities and substance use/addiction in Alamance and Caswell counties.
Triumph was awarded the request for proposal through a three-step process that included a bidderís conference, written application and interview with a Community Review Team. Six agencies applied.
Triumph LLC was established in 1999. It operates in 17 counties in North Carolina.
For more information, contact Ric Bruton, Alamance-Caswell COC, 336-513-4200, or Chuck Hill, PBH Corporate Network Operations, 704-939-7700.
FNB United Corp. investors pick up stock
ASHEBOROó FNB United Corp., parent company of CommunityOne Bank, N.A., said investors have agreed to subscribe for a total of $310 million in company common stock at 16 cents per share to complete recapitalization for the plan to acquire Bank of Granite Corp.
The combined community banking organization will have approximately $2.8 billion in assets, $2.4 billion in deposits and 63 full-service banking offices.
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