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United Way of Wayne County launch summer resource page
GOLDSBORO, N.C. (WNCT) — United Way of Wayne County launch their 2025 Summer Resource Page, a guide to events and opportunities available for youth and families during the summer. According to a press statement, 'this new online hub was developed as a direct result of the March 31st Community Conversation hosted in partnership with Mayor Gaylor and the City of Goldsboro, where more than 70 community leaders came together to discuss the needs and gaps facing local youth and families. One of the key themes that emerged was the importance of better communication and accessibility around existing summer programs and resources.' The resource page will include: Summer camps Enrichment programs Meal sites for youth Employment and volunteer opportunities for teens Free or low-cost family events Mental health and support services Educational and tutoring programs The Summer Resource Page is available now on the United Way website at: Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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23-05-2025
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Living Bread Soup Kitchen to host 16th Annual Silent Auction and Vendor Show
The Living Bread Soup Kitchen wants to keep the community fed, and one of the best ways to ensure they have the money to do so is to host fundraisers. This Saturday, the organization will be hosting its biggest fundraiser of the year, the 16th Annual Silent Auction and Vendor Show, at the Center for Rural Development. It will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and admission is free. Visitors will have the opportunity to bid for one of around 75 items that will be on hand for the silent auction. Gina Gaylor, Living Bread Soup Kitchen's director, said that around half of the items will be from local businesses, and half will be online or tickets to attractions from surrounding areas, such as Tennessee or Ohio. The auction will end at 3 p.m. sharp, she said, and will require the person with the winning bid to be present. In addition to the auction, there are 120 booths sold for vendors, which Gaylor said was pretty much the capacity of their space. 'We will take more (vendors), and we will move the auction out into the hall if we get more,' she said. 'That's what we did last year and it worked out really well.' The event will also feature a Cake Walk and a Jail and Bail for extra excitement. Gaylor said that the Pulaski County Detention Center is providing their mini-jail for the event, and they will have Jeffery Conard as their 'arresting officer.' 'Most of the things we do will be $1, $2 or for a donation, because we want everyone to be able to participate and still make a little money,' she said. All of the money raised will go to help their program, which provides meals for those in need. They operate out of an old 321 South Maple Street, right next door to the South Maple Street First Baptist Church. Meals are served every Tuesday and Thursday, from 3 p.m. until the last meal is given away. In addition, Gaylor said the organization recently expanded their operations, so that once a month meals are given away at three satellite locations: Nancy, Jabez and Faubush. Gaylor said they partner with the local fire departments in those areas, and it is aimed at giving away meals for the people specifically in those areas, as it can be hard for them to come all the way to Somerset, she said. 'They're doing so good, and if it keeps up, (the teams) want to do more,' she said. In addition to this weekend's fundraiser, Gaylor said the soup kitchen will host a Fish Fry fundraiser on June 27, in which they will serve meals of fried fish, hushpuppies, coleslaw, baked beans and 'some kind of potato,' along with their 'famous fudge.' Those meals will be available for $15. The organization will have more information on that event as it gets closer to time.
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19-03-2025
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Embry-Riddle student, veteran recalls being hit by SUV: 'I was pretty blindsided'
The Brief A Marine Corps veteran and Embry-Riddle student was seriously injured when a driver ran a red light, hitting him and two others. Despite multiple fractures, he remains determined to pursue his dream of becoming a NASA astronaut. His recovery will be long, and a fundraiser has been set up to help with medical costs. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - One of three Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University students hit by a car is speaking exclusively with FOX 35 News. The 24-year-old U.S. Marine Corps veteran said he hopes his injuries don't hold him back from his goal of becoming an astronaut. What we know On March 17, a 79-year-old man driving a red SUV ran a red light near Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, hitting three students in the crosswalk. One of the students, Haydin Gaylor, a 24-year-old U.S. Marine Corps veteran, suffered multiple fractures and remains hospitalized. Another student has been discharged, while a third is still under care. What we don't know Authorities have not yet confirmed whether the driver will face any charges. The severity of the injuries sustained by the other two students has not been disclosed. The backstory Gaylor served five years in the Marine Corps' HMX-1 helicopter unit, supporting presidential missions. Now studying aerospace engineering, he hopes to become a pilot and, eventually, a NASA astronaut. His injuries have disrupted his plans but not his determination to recover and pursue his dreams. Big picture view The accident highlights concerns about pedestrian safety near the university. It also raises questions about road safety and potential risks posed by older drivers. Meanwhile, Gaylor's story has resonated with many, particularly those in the military and aviation communities. The accident occurred on March 17. Gaylor has already undergone one surgery and will need at least one more. His recovery is expected to be long, forcing him to relocate from his second-floor apartment to one without stairs. What they're saying "I never saw the guy coming; I was pretty blindsided," said Haydin Gaylor. From his hospital bed, Gaylor said he has broken bones in his leg, fractured vertebrae, a broken rib, finger, and clavicle. He has already undergone one surgery and will have to endure at least one more. "All things considered, I think I'm feeling okay," Gaylor said with a smile. Covered in bruises and road rash, Gaylor said the last thing he remembers was stepping off the curb. "That's just the nightmare call no parent ever wants to hear," said Adrienne Kunstadt. Kunstadt, Gaylor's mother, said she first thought it was a joke. When she realized Gaylor wasn't kidding, she high-tailed it to the hospital and hasn't left his side since. "It's very fortunate that I'm here," Kunstadt said. "I wouldn't be anywhere else in the world." One of the injured students has been discharged from the hospital. Gaylor and another remain under care. Gaylor said his injuries appeared to be the worst. He said a large dent in the car was caused by his body hitting the hood. "I ended up 20 feet away, and I could see the car in front of me," Gaylor said. "The first thing I noticed was that he had a Marine Corps license plate, and it was it was a little heartbreaking to get hit by one of my own." Gaylor, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, served 5 years in the HMX-1 helicopter unit – the Presidential support squadron. Now, he is studying aerospace engineering and refuses to let his broken bones get in the way of his big dreams. "I want to be a pilot in either the air force or the navy for fixed-wing jets," Gaylor said. "That way I can get into the test pilot program, and then, hopefully transfer, be picked – selected as an astronaut for NASA." What you can do Gaylor's road to recovery will be a long one. Right now, he said he lives in a second-floor apartment. Once he's released from the hospital, he said he will have to end his lease and find an apartment on the ground floor, as he won't be able to climb stairs for a while. Gaylor's aunt set up a GoFundMe to help with his medical expenses. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 35 ORLANDO: Download the FOX Local app for breaking news alerts, the latest news headlines Download the FOX 35 Storm Team Weather app for weather alerts & radar Sign up for FOX 35's daily newsletter for the latest morning headlines FOX Local:Stream FOX 35 newscasts, FOX 35 News+, Central Florida Eats on your smart TV The Source This story was written based on information shared by the Daytona Beach Police Department, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and Haydin Gaylor, a 24-year-old U.S. Marine Corps veteran, suffered multiple fractures and remains hospitalized.
