The Sertoma Club of Emporia demonstrated what it means to be a superb neighbor this weekend in honor of America’s 250th anniversary.
The membership acknowledged America250’s Good Neighbor Day America by providing free rides on the Sertoma Club prepare in Soden’s Grove. The solely request from the membership was for a donation of canned items to the Salvation Army of Emporia, with Sertoma Incoming President Barb Rourke saying it was an excellent match to mix enjoyable for the household with assembly an excellent want throughout the group.
Salvation Army Captain Mylie Hadden was readily available for the occasion, amassing donations, saying the message of Good Neighbor Day actually resonates along with her.
Hadden additionally says that is simply the cherry on prime of what has been a bountiful few months of help for his or her company.
Good Neighbor Day America is a nationwide initiative selling a day of service and kindness to encourage 250 million acts of kindness throughout the nation as a part of America’s 250th anniversary celebration. Collection totals from Emporia’s actions are at the moment pending.