Haw River Christian Academy (HRCA) presented a monetary donation to the Pittsboro Salvation Army on Tuesday, November 30. Students raised money for their 2nd annual school walkathon, in which a portion of the proceeds were dedicated to this local charity. Increased enrollment in the 2010-11 school year, doubling the student body, enabled HRCA to raise twice the amount for this local organization since 2009.
HRCA is grateful to many members and businesses in Chatham County for their support through donations and event participation. In its third year of operation, teaching and successfully operating on a limited budget, HRCA continues to strive to illustrate the importance of giving back to the community in this season of thankfulness and cheerful giving.
The Salvation Army is an international non-profit organization. Locally, with a full-time staff and group of volunteers, this organization is able to serve Chatham County from two locations based in Pittsboro and Siler City. They address many needs throughout the year, with their greatest service being provided through their year-end “Christmas Cheer” program. This year’s program has received a very high number of applications from families seeking assistance this Christmas. Of the approximately 800 applications received thus far, an estimated 2,000 children are facing a lack of basic needs here in Chatham County. Simple contributions like canned goods and clothing can be delivered to the Pittsboro office, located downtown at 200 Sanford Road, Suite 1. Checks (mailed to P.O. Box 752, Pittsboro, NC 27312) can also be donated for the Salvation Army to purchase the items of greatest need. All donations are eligible for tax-deductible receipts.
For more information regarding the Salvation Army, please call 542-1593 or log onto www.salvationarmy.com. Families interested in Haw River Christian Academy may schedule a tour or visit the school’s website, www.HawRiverChristian.org, for more information. Enrollment for the 2011-12 school year begins in January 2011, with admissions opening to corporation members on January 1 and then the general public on February 1. HRCA’s annual Open House is scheduled for Thursday, February 3, 2011.
