First Quarter – 2025
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
(High Demand Has Quickly Reduced the Fund)
Of the $20,000 awarded in January, the fund has been reduced to $5,003.34 as of March 27. The extremely cold weather in January resulted in much higher than usual utility bills, which placed a great burden on families with limited economic resources.
The Parish is anticipating some grant assistance from Duke Energy’s Share the Light Program (through Foundation for the Carolinas), but that money has not been awarded yet. Although this funding will make possible emergency assistance to Duke Energy customers, it will not be available to those whose electrical service is provided by Duke Energy Progress or Piedmont Electric or to those who need to purchase kerosene or propane. Funds to help those citizens must come from the Community Foundation grant and from the Parish General Fund (made up of donations from individuals, churches, and civic and business groups). The Parish is deeply grateful for community support for all of its programs designed to help the most vulnerable in our county.
SEVERAL GENEROUS DONORS PROVIDE MUCH NEEDED SUPPORT FOR EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Without the support of the Community Foundation, the Parish would have an impossible task trying to provide funds for families in danger of losing their electrical service or families who need propane, oil or wood for heating. Once again the Community Foundation has generously awarded a grant for 2025.
The guidelines for the program limit assistance to $300 every three years. The family may received the $300 in small amounts over a three – year period or it may received the full $300 at once.
Citizens of Caswell County receive electrical service from three companies: Duke Energy, Duke Energy Progress, and Piedmont Electric. In addition to funds from CFDRR, the Duke Energy Share the Light program (funded by donations from customers) provides some assistance funds, but they can only be used to help Duke Energy customers. Community Foundation funds are used to assist Duke Progress and Piedmont Electric customers and to provide propane, oil, or wood.
BACKPACK PROGRAM IN NEED OF NEW SPONSOR
The Flying Disc Clubhouse has donated over 600 pounds of food and over $1,000 for food purchase from its Ice Bowl Disc Golf Tournament. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints has donated 700 pounds of food through its humanitarian group. Louise and Craig Baldwin of Baldwin Farms have donated 293 pounds of meat and canned goods. Second Harvest of NW North Carolina has chosen the Parish to receive 1,620 one-pound packages of ground beef. The Farm Bureau Women’s Committee is finalizing their food drive and has pledged $1,000 for food purchase. Browns Chapel has donated 196 pounds of food. THE PARISH IS DEEPLY GRATEFUL FOR ALL FOOD DONATIONS, REGARDLESS OF THE AMOUNT.
BACKPACK PROGRAM SAVED BY GENEROUS DONORS
MANY THANKS TO THESE AMAZING FOOD DONORS
Flying Disc Clubhouse members donated money and over 600 pounds of food to the pantry.
The Farm Bureau Women’s Committee Food Drive placed a special emphasis on foods containing protein. They donated 242 pounds!
Our Generous 1st Quarter Food Donors
First 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 October, September, and December 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!
2025 First Quarter Food Donors
January 2025
Amy Ware, Mr. and Mrs. Fogelman, Anonymous, Stan and Christa Brown, Angela Hall, Crystal Hull, Leasburg Methodist, Union Methodist, Martha Olmos
February 2025
Paul Robinson, Leasburg Methodist, Anonymous, Flying Disc Clubhouse, Scott Coats, Union Methodist, Louise and Craig Baldwin, Griers Presbyterian
March 2025
Kerrs Chapel Baptist, Pelham UMC, Anonymous, Misty Coats
January – 1131
February – 1026
March
January – $0
February – $732.24
March – $910.25
Our Generous 1st Quarter 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 2025.
January 2025
Anonymous, Cecil and Linda Bland, Sara and Graham Broadwell, Rose and Enda Byrne, Ed Durham, Rese and Laura Farrish, Ed Huff, Kim Gainey Drye McLamb, Donna Maskill, Vernon Massengill, Wayne and Barbara Owen, Nell Page, Davenea Ryan, John and Kim Steffan, Betty and John Y Thomas, Jr., Beth Thompson, Gina Watlington, Bethel UMC – Park Springs Road, Community Baptist, Concord Christian, First UMC – Mt. Gilead, Hamer Missionary Baptist, Lively Stones Baptist, Prospect UMC, St. James Baptist
February 2025
Anonymous, Sara and Graham Broadwell, Ed Durham, Terry and Beverly Harrelson, Kim Gainey Drye McLamb, Donna Maskill, Nell Page, Davanea Ryan, George and Margaret Stouffer, Glenda Tate, Benton Kay Thompson, Beth Thompson, Community Baptist, Concord Christian, Flying Disc Clubhouse, Griers Presbyterian, Kerr’s Chapel Baptist, Lively Stones Baptist, Red House Presbyterian, St. James Baptist
March 2025
Anonymous, Sara and Graham Broadwell, Ed Durham, Kim Gainey McLamb, Catherine Long/James M. Long Family Trust, Jerry Moore, Beth Thompson, Joe and Carole Thompson, Brown’s Chapel Baptist, Concord Christian, Community Baptist, Leasburg UMC, Lively Stones Baptist, New Hope UMC, St. James Baptist
1st Quarter Utility Assistance
Our Volunteers
Food Pick-up/Distribution – Rebecca Page, Arlandia Clark, Bobby and Bonnie Brewer, Al and Jane Thompson, Alvin and Suzanne Foster, Rose and Jerry Woodall, Phil Barfield, Meg Stouffer, Daniel Ray and Micah Carpenter, Carson Craig, Kelsey Craig, JR Robinson,Scott Coats, Carol Lamar, Rick and Cathy Briggs, Lynn Holt, Brenda Bender, Ronda Slade, Johnny Lewis, Terry Lee Harrelson, Jane Long, Kensley Fredrickson, Jermaine Battle, Dana Campbell, Ben Jones
Administration/Grant Writing – JaneThompson, Nell Page
Data Entry – Jane Thompson, Mary Jo Henderson, Nell Page, Rose Woodall, Rebecca Page, Bonnie Brewer
Thrift Store – Amy Woods, Terri Powell, Terry Walker, Debra Anderson, Annette McDuffie, Daniel Wray, Christa and Stan Brown, Susan Meadows, Al Thompson, Bobby Brewer, Jill Rudisill, Danny Allen, Brenda and Joe Elliott, Linda Cobb
Technical/Web Support – Stacy and Cliff Matkins, Linda Watlington
Grounds Care – Al and Jane Thompson, Johnny Lewis, Bobby Brewer
Recycling – Al Thompson, Bobby Brewer
SAVE THE DATE!
The annual Caswell Parish Golf Tournament will be held at Caswell Pines Golf Tournament on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. Sponsors and players and volunteers…… mark your calendars!
Help Others
Geraldine Fuqua, chair
Jane Thompson
Nell Page
Annette McDuffie
Ann Gillispie
John Robinson
Arlandia Clark
Christa Brown
Amy Woods
Annie Sue McGee
Ethel Gwynn
Rocky Ashby
Terri Powell
Carol Lamar
Scott Coats
Rose Woodall