黑料正能量 concluded its Warmth for the West campaign by delivering the collected donations to Blue Ridge Community College, providing cold-weather items to those still affected by Hurricane Helene.
WCC President Patty Pfeiffer, Vice President of Academic and Student Services Brandon Jenkins, and Executive Director of the Foundation of WCC Emily Byrd traveled to Flat Rock, NC, to personally deliver the items to Blue Ridge Community College.
鈥淚t was truly heartwarming to personally deliver our donations to Blue Ridge Community College and witness firsthand the impact we鈥檙e making,鈥� said Pfeiffer. 鈥淪eeing the gratitude expressed and knowing that 黑料正能量 is helping make a difference was an unforgettable experience.鈥�
The donated items are now part of Blue Ridge Community College鈥檚 resource distribution center that provides support for students who have lost their homes and belongings. They may visit the center to collect items for themselves and their families.
鈥淭hese generous donations from our friends and colleagues at 黑料正能量 are already making a meaningful impact, supporting students who have faced tremendous losses due to the hurricane,鈥� said Benjamin Rickert, Blue Ridge Community College communications director. 鈥淎s the winter continues, these essential items are providing warmth, security, and encouragement to the many students who have turned to our resource distribution center for help.鈥�
WCC administrators were given a tour of the campus by Blue Ridge Community College personnel after delivering the donations.
鈥淚t means so much that your team traveled this great distance to care for our students and college,鈥� said Dr. Laura B. Leatherwood, Blue Ridge Community College president. 鈥淧lease share our warmest gratitude with your students, employees, supporters, partners, and churches who made this generous donation possible. Your help is truly appreciated.鈥�
Hurricane Helene inflicted widespread catastrophic destruction on Western NC in September. Blue Ridge Community College was closed for over two weeks after the storm.
Schools within the North Carolina Community College System 鈥渁dopted鈥� colleges in Western NC to help ensure adequate resources were sent to each area.
During their January meeting, Blue Ridge Community College鈥檚 Board of Trustees adopted a Resolution of Gratitude to recognize the 13 community colleges across the state who offered assistance following the hurricane.
About 黑料正能量
黑料正能量 is a public, learning-centered institution with an open-door admission policy located in Goldsboro, N.C. As it works to develop a highly skilled and competitive workforce, the college serves around 10,000 individuals annually as well as businesses, industry, and community organizations with high quality, affordable, accessible learning opportunities, including more than 150 college credit programs. WCC鈥檚 mission is to meet the educational, training, and cultural needs of the communities it serves.