Ward and Smith and the Twin Rivers YMCA are coming together to help victims of Hurricane Florence during this holiday season with a special gift card drive.
People are encouraged to donate gift cards from Visa, American Express, Target, Walmart, Lowe's, Home Depot, or from local gas stations and grocery stores. All of the gift cards collected will be given to the Religious Community Services of New Bern, who will then distribute them to families in need. Ward and Smith is matching the total donations up to $2,500.
From now through Wednesday, November 21, you can drop-off gift cards at the following designated areas:
Ward and Smith, P.A.
1001 College Court,
New Bern, NC 28562
8:30 a.m. – 5: 30 p.m.
Twin Rivers YMCA
100 YMCA Lane
New Bern, NC 28560
5:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Donations will also be welcome at the Y's 11th Annual Turkey Trot on Thursday, November 22 at Taberna Country Club. They can be dropped off at the registration table from 6:00 – 8:30 a.m. The public can also email electronic or online gift cards to bhardee@trymca.org.
In September, Hurricane Florence brought historic floods and destructive winds to the Carolinas, leaving much of our eastern coastal communities in ruins. While many have repaired what was damaged, others are still struggling to rebuild and replace what was lost.
"When you see the devastation caused by Hurricane Florence, you can't help but feel a sense of hopelessness and despair," remarked Ward and Smith's family law attorney and Twin Rivers YMCA board member Lauren Taylor Arnette. "But New Bern is resilient and strong. We will get through this difficult time thanks to our friends, families and neighbors, and the generosity of strangers. Words cannot express how greatly appreciative we are for all of the support."
Any questions regarding donations can be directed to Cindy Rice at 252.638.8799 ext. 240.
About Ward and Smith
Ward and Smith is a full-service law firm with more than 90 attorneys working as a team from five offices located in Asheville, Greenville, New Bern, Raleigh, and Wilmington. The firm’s goal is to provide exceptional service to clients, and its commitment to each and every client is what sets them apart from other law firms. wardandsmith.com
About the Y
The TWIN RIVERS YMCA is one of Craven County’s leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Engaging more than 8 thousand men, women and children – regardless of age, income or background – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. The Y has the long-standing relationships and physical presence not just to promise, but to deliver, lasting personal and social change. trymca.org
