House of Hope receives generous donation

On Feb. 12 Douglas Ministries Association presented the House of Hope with $4,567 donation. These funds were raised during the progressive dinner held on Jan. 25.

The association sold an estimated 325 tickets and also received a $500 donation to also go to the House of Hope.

The progressive dinner has been held since 2000 and all of the food is donated by various people and groups throughout the community.

The dinner is held at the four corners churches starting at First Baptist, First Presbyterian, St. Stephen’s Episcopal and ending at Grace Methodist.

“This is a very worthy cause,” Jacquie Phagan said. “We would also like to that the school sisters of Notre Dame for all of their help.”