$5,000 raised for Out of The Ashes

Rutherford Women's League (RWL) concluded its "Best Junk Ever Sale" at Dragonfly Vendor Market in Rutherfordton recently with a $5,000 check to Out of The Ashes Executive Director Pat Chamberlin. During the past months RWL sold items from the second floor of Dragonfly with all proceeds going to Out of The Ashes, a faith-based ministry that operates two homeless shelters and provides a recovery program for people in Rutherford County. Shown during the official check presentation on Saturday are RWL members (left to right) Terri Wells; Kim Crowe, Dragonfly owner; Sonya Grogan, Tonya Garrison, Shelly Gref, Heidi Odom, Jane Bell, Natalie Stamey, Pat Chamberlain, Sita Walker and Ashley Bond.

Garrison, who made the check presentation, said it takes a village to raise a child and thanked the community of people working together for Out of The Ashes. Each year RWL chooses a worthy cause that needs the attention and efforts of the league members and countless numbers of others through various fundraising events. The league has made a two year commitment to support Out of the Ashes.