Philanthropic Spotlights
Philanthropy Spotlight: Broad Street Clinic
Iva Fearing
The Broad Street Clinic was founded in 1993 by county physicians and other concerned citizens as a private non-profit, free health clinic serving the adult residents of Carteret County and surrounding areas. Its mission is to provide access to medical care for the uninsured low-income population in our community. The Clinic was originally based in Beaufort, hence the name. Now located on North 35th Street in Morehead City, near Carteret General Hospital, the Clinic is open Monday through Thursday. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings are patient days when volunteer Doctors, Nurse Practitioners, and Nurses work up and see patients.
The Broad Street Clinic is pleased to invite the public to its Moonlight & Music on October 12, 2024 from 6-9PM at The Dunes Club in Atlantic Beach. There will be entertainment by Alex Williams and magic by Bryan Sanders as well as a silent auction, wine cork pull, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Sponsorships are available. Please visit www.broadstreetclinic.org for more information.
Philanthropy Spotlight: Shoes for Schools
Iva Fearing
Shoes for Schools is the brainchild of West Carteret senior Mary Beth Garrison whose goal is to “help ensure every child without shoes can step into school with confidence!” Inspired by watching her mother, a dedicated kindergarten teacher and others like her, spend her own money to provide shoes for kids that need them. Please support this effort by purchasing new children’s shoes sizes 10-3 for elementary students. No shoe boxes are necessary.
Drop off your donations at the following locations: Morehead City Primary School (4409 Country Club Rd.), Tassels Ladies Boutique (4426 Arendell St. Suite 7A-B), or First Methodist Church of Morehead City ( 900 Arendell Street). Donations will gladly be accepted all summer long!
For more information, please contact Mary Beth Garrison at 252-342-1747.
Philanthropy Spotlight: Keli Wagner Lady Angler (KWLA) Tournament
Iva Fearing
We are so blessed in Carteret County to have one of the largest ladies-only fishing events in the whole world! The KWLA tournament is named in honor of Keli Wagner, late wife of Big Rock board member, Casey Wagner, who lost her battle with cancer in 2008. This year the tournament will be June 7-8th with proceeds benefiting several Carteret County charities. Please join us at Tassels on Tuesday, June 11th for Marlins and Mimosas for a refreshing beverage , pop-up shows from Michelle Bradley Robinson House of MBR caftans and art and world renowned jewelry by Dean Davidson. We will be raffling off many items with all proceeds benefiting the KWLA. Also, on June 13th, The Posh Pelican is sponsoring “ Fashion For A Cause”, a fashion show featuring cute and trendy looks from local boutiques. The event will take place on 11-1 at The Dunes Club in Atlantic Beach. Proceeds from the event will benefit the KWLA.
Philanthropy Spotight -
Iva Fearing
Living in a small town certainly has its benefits. One such benefit is being able to support locally owned businesses whose owners are our friends and neighbors. We are highlighting one such business - Bradberry Garner Real Estate. The folks at Bradberry Garner advertise that they can provide “an elevated experience for every lifestyle” but they do more than that. Their team doesn’t just sell real estate, they make lifelong friends and live by the motto “treat others as you would like to be treated”. Bradberry Garner Real Estate regularly gives back to the community and county that they serve. Their annual PAWTY that they hold to support the Carteret County Humane Society is always fun and generates much needed supplies for our four-legged friends. Another awesome community event is Bradberry Garner’s Community Easter Egg Hunt held at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Park in downtown Morehead City! This year’s egg hunt will take place on March 23 and is free for all! Egg hunting times are: 10AM for 3-5 year olds, Immediately after for 6+ year olds and a continuous bunny field for 0-2 years. Thank you, Bradberry Garner Real Estate for always doing so much for our community!
Philanthropic Spotlight -Project Christmas Cheer
Iva Fearing
Initially established to provide Christmas gifts to Carteret County children through the process of the children being “adopted” from local Angel Trees, Project Christmas Cheer has grown to both providing gifts to the children, and food or gift cards to qualifying seniors. Thanks to the individuals, businesses, churches, and community organizations of Carteret County that have over the years provided financial support and have adopted children and families to ensure that all in the community can share in the joy of Christmas. Project Christmas Cheer is now in the process of their fund drive for monetary donations to help provide gifts to children that have not been assigned to an Angel Tree. They also provide gift cards for all seniorswho are approved for assistance during this Christmas season. During the 2022 Christmas season, 648 Angels were adopted and 168 Senior Citizens had gifts provided . Please send monetary contributions to Project Christmas Cheer PO Box 1914, MHC or Venmo your contribution to @PCC2021. They can also be contacted by phone at 252-247-7275 or email at coordinator@projectchristmascheer.com
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