EVERYDAY HERO
The Green Chair Project celebrates 15 years of offering everyone a seat at the table
For the last 15 years, a nonprofit in North Carolina has helped vulnerable families fill their empty homes, giving them a new start at life.
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For the last 15 years, a nonprofit in North Carolina has helped vulnerable families fill their empty homes, giving them a new start at life.
Jessie Banks has been helping in her community for about 20 years.
Volunteers with Sleep in Heavenly Peace gather about once a month to build beds for kids.
Kajarra Caldwell is a doula and a perinatal partner for CityBlock Heath in Charlotte, working to meet the needs of low income mothers.
"I have depleted a fair bit of my own savings, but I feel like this mission is important," she said.
What started the school year as an honors carpentry class, has now transformed into a calling.
A Franklin County woman is being celebrated for her work with children. She was named the 2024 Special Olympics North Carolina Volunteer of the Year.
An injured North Carolina service member decided to give back after receiving unexpected help following his injury.
An Asheville brewery is raising a glass and raising money for Helene-affected hospitality workers.
A North Carolina college is empowering construction students to help strengthen the communities they serve.
Don't miss out on a chance to volunteer in your community.
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![Woven Fashion Incubator founder and fashion designer Tara Davis [left] is assisting designer Jamie Lykes with a half skirt. Davis' students call her an Everyday Hero for all she does with helping fashion dreams come true (Spectrum News 1/Jennifer Roberts).](https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/TWCNews/tara-davis)
