Hickory – Greater Hickory Cooperative Christian Ministry (GHCCM) solicited community support for the ministry to purchase a van to fund the expenses. The appeal was successful, and the following sponsors agreed to participate in the project, “Driving for Good”: Paramount Automotive, Corning Optical Communications, Legacy Oral and Facial Surgery, Momentum Tire and Car Care, Sandra and George Clay, and The Print Path.
Owning the van enables GHCCM to transport clients who lack transportation to get to medical, legal and agency appointments; allows small groups to participate in offsite classes and events that provide life enhancing opportunities; host field trips for the Diabetes Support Group such as trips to the grocery or restaurants to offer life experiences to select healthy food options; pick up donated items; and offer transportation as it pertains to the growth of a client towards self-sufficiency such as job interviews or training programs.
Molly Sain, GHCCM Executive Director, reflects, “the ministry is happy that the community supported this important project. Having a transportation van and the funds to maintain it are important to our clients by providing transportation for appointments and new experiences and for day-to-day use. We thank The Print Path and Jackson Creative who helped with the ‘wrap’ design which professionally displays GHCCM, our sponsors and our mission”.
The sponsors of the Van Project, “Driving for Good” are the following:
• Paramount Automotive Group is a family owned and operated business who is commemorating their 50th Anniversary of serving the local community. Paramount believes in giving back to the community which has supported them through their 50 years in business and is proud to partner with local organizations.
• Corning Optical Communications expands the bandwidth of human potential by transforming the way the world connects.
• Legacy Oral and Facial Surgery is a premier oral surgery practice dedicated to providing personalized care to every patient.
• Momentum Tire & Car Care was founded in 2017 and now has two locations in Hickory as well as in Gastonia and Morganton. They strive to provide excellent customer service and make vehicle repair easy for the customers that we serve.
• Dr. George and Sandra Clay are active supporters of the nonprofit community. They supported this project because it gives clients easier access to free healthcare provided by GHCCM. They contributed to the project to honor Dr. Ron Key who has volunteered endless hours to expand the GHCCM Dental and Hygiene Clinic and to Jane Duralia, RN, who works tirelessly in the GHCCM Nutrition Plus program.”
• The Print Path provides businesses, nonprofit organizations and advertising agencies with a seamless print management path to excellence
The mission of GHCCM of offering Hope, Health and Healing encompasses the care and compassion for the whole person by offering financial assistance to help clients stay in their home; showers, washer and dryer and mail service for the homeless; medical care, dental care, and a full-service pharmacy for the uninsured in Catawba and Alexander counties. The educational classes at the Whole Life Center provide transformational opportunities. Some of the offerings include budgeting basics, spiritual growth, healthy food choices and emotional wellbeing.
The public is invited to donate to ensure the longevity of GHCCM and its mission to serve the most vulnerable in our community. For more information or to donate, visit www.ccmhickory.org or call the ministry at 828-327-0979.
