Third 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
DRAWS WIDESPREAD SUPPORT FOR PARISH MISSIONS
Seventy-nine golfers descended on Caswell Pines for breakfast and a 9:00 a.m. start, followed by a day of fellowship on the course and ending with a hearty lunch prepared by Parish board member John Robinson as well as prizes and recognition for those whose golfing talents put them at the head of the group.
First place in the captain’s choice competition went to Kimrey Plumbing with team members Ray Kimrey, Mike Edwards, Todd Newman, and Eric McNair. Back Nine Bandits took second place honors with team members Darrel Altizer, Trevor Price, Bradley Hines, and Daivd Murphy. JGMIT took third place honors with team members Bob Greear, Joey Dalton, Steve Hayes, and Tim Blaney. Closest to the pin honors on the Par 3 holes went to Katie Coussou, David Murphy, Ray Kimrey, and Zach Boraski.
The Caswell Parish board members and many volunteers and supporters are deeply grateful for the widespread support from golfers who came from far and near, for the many sponsors who provided financial support, and for all those who worked long and hard to make the day a success. All proceeds from the event will be used to provide emergency assistance to the most vulnerable in our community.
Golfers waiting for Shotgun Start!
Bob Greear, owner of Caswell Pines, welcomes golfers and gives the invocation.
Golfers ended their day with lunch, fellowship, and door prizes.
DONATION STATION A WINNER AT 2025 FARMERS MARKET
In order to encourage food banks to purchase fresh produce, the Caswell Food Council enlisted the help of area businesses in providing a food bank $100 for food purchase each time it supervised the Donation Station tent. Five food banks were fortunate to take advantage of the offer: Caswell Parish, County Outreach Ministry, Shady Grove UMC, Locust Hill UMC., and High Street Baptist. Each bank had five or six opportunities to man the Donation Station and receive $100 to be spent on food each time.
The local businesses making the funds available for food purchase were Baldwin Farms, Caswell Farm Bureau, Caswell Mercantile, Caswell Family Medical Center, North Village Pharmacy, Caswell Insurance, Red Barn Communications, and Barr Construction/Glen Hodges.
Using the $100 it received each time it supervised the Donation Station tent, the Caswell Parish was able to purchase fresh eggs, squash, sweet potatoes and corn. Participating food banks voted the Donation Station project a huge success and expressed hope that it would be available again in 2026.
Two of the food banks who benefitted from Donation Station are County Outreach under the leadership of Paul and Alice Robinson (pictured on the left) and the Caswell Parish represented by co-directors Jane Thompson and Nell Page. Looking on are Travis Hoesli, Caswell Ag Extension director, and Amanda Hodges, chairperson of the Caswell Foods Council.
CASWELL CORRECTIONS DONATION TO BE APPLIED TO BACKPACK PROGRAM FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN
Marisa Rorrer, Program Recreation Supervisor for the Caswell Correctional Center, presented a check for $1,000 to the Caswell Parish. The donation came from the Caswell Correctional Center Service Club whose members raised the money by having fund raisers and accepting donations from individual inmates. The funds raised are used to publish a newsletter and provide other services to the inmates in addition to making their charitable donation. Each year the inmates vote to decide which non-profit will receive their funds, and this year the lucky recipient was the Caswell Parish who is deeply grateful and will use the funds to support its backpack program which provides a weekend food supplement for food insecure children.
BACKPACK PROGRAM UNDERWAY IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS ADDITIONAL FUNDING NEEDED TO COVER THE SCHOOL YEAR
Several donors have already contributed to the program and Second Harvest has promised some assistance, but more donations are needed if the program is to be funded for the entire school year.
The sealed package contains nutritionally balanced food suitable for elementary school children.
Our Generous 3rd Quarter Food Donors
Third 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 Third Quarter Food Donors
July 2025
Caswell Department of Corrections, Anonymous, Mary Thompson, Sara Broadwell, Tina Hall, Johnny, Richard Graves, Pleasant Grove Presbyterian, Rebecca Redding, MJ’s Moon Creek Farm, LLC, Leasburg Methodist, Griers Presbyterian, Annie Marie, Lucky 7 Farm, Debbie Rascoe, Tia McKenzie
August 2025
Mary Thompson, New Hope UMC, Chris Ousley, Micah Carpenter, Karen Chandler, Steven Wells, Hebron UMC, Sandra Riggins, Farm Bureau Women’s Committee, Sam, Griers Presbyterian, Anonymous (4), Sara Broadwell
September 2025
Natasha Stewart, Anonymous (4), Kerr’s Chapel Baptist, Ms. Fuqua, Bonnie Brewer, Griers Presbyterian, Mary Thompson, Sara Broadwell, Leasburg UMC, Riverside Furniture – Hwy 87, New Hope UMC, Sara Broadwell, Donation Station – Farmer’s Market – July – September: Baldwin Farms, Farm Bureau, Caswell Mercantile, Caswell Family Medical Center, North Village Pharmacy, Caswell Insurance, Red Barn Communications, Barr Construction/Glen Hodges
July – 1191
August – 956
September – 1097
July – $1525.04 (Rural delivery fees paid by Second Harvest)
August – $2507.62
September – $4339.85
The Gaither Station in New Hill, NC, in partnership with Society of St. Andrew, offered potatoes to any food banks able to pick them up on October 4. Many thanks to Carole Lamar for making the Parish aware of the program and to Lan Clark who traveled to New Hill, loaded the potatoes, and delivered them to the Parish!
Our Generous 3rd 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.
July 2025
Anonymous, Sara and Graham Broadwell, Phyllis and Ed Durham, Larry Cowan, Ed Huff, Kim McLamb, Donna Maskill, Wayne and Barbara Owen, Davenea Ryan, Durdana Starns, George and Margaret Stouffer, Betty and John Y. Thomas, Jr., Beth Thompson, Joe and Carole Thompson, Community Baptist, Concord Christian, Lively Stones Baptist, St. James Baptist
August 2025
Phyllis and Ed Durham, Sara and Graham Broadwell, Anonymous, Larry Cowan, Ed Huff, Kim McLamb, Donna Maskill, Wayne and Barbara Owen, Pam Page Starr, Beth Thompson, Community Baptist, Concord Christian, Gospel Worship, Center International, Kerr’s Chapel Baptist, Lively Stones Baptist, St. James Baptist
September 2025
Sara and Graham Broadwell, Anonymous, Phyllis and Ed Durham, Ed Huff, Kim Gainey McLamb, Wayne and Barbara Owen, Brenda Runyan, Beth Thompson, Bethel/Locust Hill United Methodist Women, Blackwell Missionary Baptist Church, Community Baptist, Concord Christian, Kerr’s Chapel Baptist, St. James Baptist, Gospel Worship Center
3rd Quarter Utility Assistance
During the third quarter of 2025, the Parish provided utility assistance to 29 families, enabling them to continue to receive electrical service. Utility assistance is made possible by generous donations from the Community Foundation of the Dan River Region, Foundation for the Carolinas and donations from individuals and churches. At this time, all grant monies from The Community Foundation have been spent and no more funds will be awarded until 2026, making it necessary for the Parish to pull funds from the general spending account which comes from donations by individuals, churches, businesses and civic groups. For the remainder of the calendar year, any utility assistance for Duke Progress and Piedmont Electric customers must come from the general fund. Thus far, during 2025, the Parish has spent $7,416.39 from the general account to provide utility assistance. This expenditure is being made in addition to payment for all food and operating expenses which are paid exclusively from the general fund.
The Foundation for the Carolinas/Duke Energy fund is the only utility assistance grant fund that still has money. However, these funds can only be used to assist Duke Energy customers. Earlier in the year, this organization gave the Parish $4,000 from its Share the Light program, but that is now spent. Then in August, the Parish received another $5,000 from the Duke Legal Settlement fund, but it can only be spent for Duke Energy customers which are primarily located in the northwestern quadrant of the county.
Our Volunteers
Administration/Grant Writing – JaneThompson, Nell Page
Data Entry – Jane Thompson, Mary Jo Henderson, Nell Page, Rose Woodall, Rebecca Page, Bonnie Brewer
Thrift Store – Terri Powell, Terry Walker, Debra Anderson, Annette McDuffie, Daniel Wray, Christa and Stan Brown, Susan Meadows, Jill Rudisill, Danny Allen, Brenda and Joe Elliott, Linda Cobb, Ashleigh Talbott
Technical/Web Support – Stacy and Cliff Matkins, Linda Watlington
Grounds Care – Johnny Lewis, Al Thompson, Bobby Brewer, Lan Clark, Joseph Childress
Recycling – Al Thompson, Bobby Brewer
Help Others
Parish Board Members:
Geraldine Fuqua, chair
Jane Thompson
Nell Page
Annette McDuffie
Ann Gillispie
John Robinson
Arlandia Clark
Christa Brown
Amy Woods
Annie Sue McGee
Ethel Gwynn
Terri Powell
Carol Lamar
Scott Coats
Rose Woodall