Monday was MLK Day and Triangle United Way organized volunteer work days for agencies across the Triangle. The signature event in Orange County was a book drive for two Triangle United Way member agencies; Interfaith Council for Social Services and Orange Congregations In Mission. Both are members of Orange County's Partnership to End Homelessness. OCIM has a Meals on Wheels Progam that provides meals for senior citizens in Northern Orange County, North Carolina. Their Samaritan Relief Program houses a food pantry and provides emergency assistance for housing costs. IFC provides emergency shelter and transitional housing for persons in Orange County and emergency assistance for those in Chapel Hill-Carrboro.
The book drive started on January 2nd and ended on January 15. On MLK Day, volunteers, including students, sorted books. A few picture were snapped at the book event. Triangle United Way's Board Secretary Dr. Tara Fikes was one of the volunteers. Dr. Fikes is the
Director of Orange County's Housing and Community Development Department and provides incredible leadership for the Partnership to End Homelessness. The book drive included a surprise visit from presidential candidate John Edwards and his family.
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