Charity

Community Foundation of the Dan River Region Story by Katherine Milam Photo by Ralph Adams Photography Twenty-five years is a significant milestone in the life of The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region, which serves the City of Danville and Pittsylvania County to South Boston/Halifax County, Va., and Caswell County, N.C. To commemorate, the foundation celebrated with an Open ...

The Halifax County Cancer Association (HCCA) was founded in 1957 and is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to providing education and direct services along with financial and emotional support to residents of Halifax County battling cancer. The HCCA consists of 13 volunteer board members at this time, along with many volunteers for hope that are on call when additional help ...

By Norwood Walker Santa’s Helpers has been active in Person County for some time, and, thanks to the Steelhorse Strangers (see the Fall 2020 issue of Hyco Lake Magazine for their story) is able to help more children than ever before have brighter Christmases. This is a diverse group of volunteers that dates back to the 1960s when a young ...

By Norwood Walker The roar of hundreds of motorcycles. Men and women clad in leather jackets. Long hair, beards, bandanas. What reaction does this bring to your mind and body? Are you ready to close and lock all the doors and windows and hide under the bed? Or, you may be ready to slap on your leather and rush out ...

By Beckie Grim and Faye Collie The Bethel Hill Charter School PTO Annual BBQ and Auction fundraiser is an evening of family fun for the entire community. In its 38th year, the BHCS BBQ has grown to become a wildly successful community event. The first BBQ was held in 1982 by teachers hoping to raise money for workbooks. They raised ...

Local Motorcycle Club Brings Christmas Joy to Children in Person County Story and Photo provided by Steelhorse Strangers Motorcycle Club, Inc. Blast from the Past - This story appeared in 2013 Winter Issue of Hyco Lake Magazine! Several years ago a group of friends with a shared passion for motorcycle riding envisioned a club dedicated to serving the people of ...

Story and photos by Mackenzie Clayton The Person County Habitat for Humanity Yard Sale offers shoppers bargains on many items, while raising money to help provide safe, affordable housing to families who might not otherwise have a home of their own. Habitat for Humanity’s Yard Sale offers bargains for shoppers while also helping families afford adequate housing. Habitat is an ...

By Norwood Walker THE RURITAN MISSION Ruritan is a national organization dedicated to improving communities and building a better America through Fellowship, Goodwill and Community Service. Altruism is defined as “the belief in or practice of disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.” It could just as easily be spelled r-u-r-i-t-a-n. Unfortunately, too many today are not so ...

When the conversation around a critical financial issue like identity theft and the desire to give back to the community combine, the results can often be surprising and rewarding.  This is certainly true of the annual Shred Day hosted each spring by Roxboro Savings Bank.  In 2010, during the height of the last recession, the leadership team at Roxboro Savings ...

‘Building Relationships’ and Shopping Bargains By Phyliss Boatwright Photos by Mackenzie Clayton, RCS Sophomore Shopping at the Jumble Store on Roxboro’s Main Street offers several advantages. Customers can find great bargains on a new outfit, a good book, a car seat for the baby or grandchild, a new chair for the home, or pick up a piece of jewelry or ...