Area 937 Community Outreach celebrates 15 years with ribbon cutting
The Highland County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Area 937 Community Outreach on May 20 to celebrate their 15-year anniversary. Area 937 Community Outreach is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that is located at 8387 state Route 73, Hillsboro. Area 937 Community Outreach provides free food, clothing and daily necessities to low-income families struggling to put food on their tables. (Submitted photo)
Area 937 Community Outreach Inc., located at 8387 state Route 73, Hillsboro, celebrated 15 years of serving the community with a ribbon cutting from the Highland County Chamber of Commerce, along with family, friends and members of the community, on Monday, May 20.
Area 937 Community Outreach is a 501(c)(3) that provides free food, clothing and daily necessities to low-income families struggling to put food on their tables. The organization relies on local businesses along with the community to help meet the needs of at-risk families in Highland and surrounding counties. Drop boxes can be found at various locations around the county.
“When DHL closed 15 years ago, it became clear that there was a need in our community,” said Chuck Aurigema, President/Executive Director of Area 937 Community Outreach. “We want to thank the following organizations and businesses for their support the past 15 years: Master Provisions, Bob Evans, Hillsboro Nazarene Church, Good News Gathering Church, Southside Praise and Worship, Hillsboro Church of Christ, HCS’s Kindergarten food drive, Hillsboro Emblem Club, Hillsboro Elks Club, NCB Hillsboro branch, Peoples Bank Hillsboro branch, First State Bank Hillsboro branch, Highland Chamber of Commerce, Grow Highland County and City of Hillsboro.”
To aid in Area 937’s outreach, individuals or businesses can donate nonperishable food items or volunteer at the warehouse located on State Route 73. For more information including hours, availability and more, please visit Area 937 Community Outreach’s Facebook page, visit area937.org or call (937) 840-0937.
About the Highland County Chamber of Commerce: The Highland County Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit membership-driven organization that represents the business community of Highland County. The many plans and programs the Chamber offers its investors, combined with county workforce development initiatives and local, state and federal legislative/advocacy efforts, position the Chamber of Commerce as a leading organization in Highland County. Learn more at www.thehighlandchamber.com.
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