Author Archives: Melissa Kerley

Rilyn delivered fidgets, crayons, coloring books, cards, books and other items that will be provided to Harnett Health Mental Health and Pediatric patients. She is thankful for family and friends who contributed items to this outreach. Harnett Health provides healthcare to Harnett County and surrounding communities. It is a private, not-for-profit healthcare organization in HarnettContinue reading “Harnett Health”

December is the Month of Giving and it revolves around people making a difference by helping others. Rilyn has been busy working on her outreach project for December and she’s excited to spread hope and cheer this Holiday season. A few weeks ago, Rilyn mentioned she would like to give back to children in the community.Continue reading “Donations Needed for Falcon Children’s Home”

Today, Rilyn visited the Senior Citizens Village, an assisted living facility located in Dunn, NC. During the month of November, Rilyn collected hand lotion, tissue and Chapstick. With her brother Dagen’s help, she packaged goodie bags including a Thanksgiving bookmark and delivered them to 30 plus residents of the Senior Citizens Village before the ThanksgivingContinue reading “Senior Citizens Village”

In August, Rilyn was awarded the 2021 Service to Mankind award by the Raleigh Sertoma Club. Rilyn was selected as a recipient of the award because of her volunteer work and community service. After receiving this award, the Club nominated Rilyn to receive the award on the regional level (North & South Carolina, Virginia, andContinue reading “Region Sertoman of the Year”

Rilyn collected school supplies during the month of July and today we delivered those items to the Harnett County Department on Aging. Earlier this summer, Rilyn decided her next outreach project would benefit school-aged children in the community. Rilyn had a desire and an opportunity presented itself through the Harnett County Family Caregiver Program. OnContinue reading “Harnett County Family Caregiver Program”

Blessing Box Ministry, a non-profit organization located in Dunn, NC, serves individuals of Eastern North Carolina communities with food distribution, clothing, and much more. Over the past month, Rilyn has collected hygiene items along with activity books and snacks to create blessing bags for this organization. Today, she was able to deliver over 40 bagsContinue reading “Blessing Box Ministry”

Today, Rilyn’s outreach efforts brought us to the City of Dunn Animal Control Facility. Rilyn has been saving her chore money to purchase supplies for the shelter. We also received generous donations from family members. During our visit, Rilyn got a chance to love on Kobe! He was so precious! Kobe recently had surgery toContinue reading “City of Dunn Animal Control”

Over the past few days, Rilyn has stuffed Easter treat bags with candy, colored pencils, crafts, and other trinkets for young girls at Simply Girls, Inc., a non-profit organization located in Dunn, N.C. Today, we had the pleasure of delivering the gifts just in time for the program’s Easter party scheduled for tomorrow. Rilyn wasContinue reading “Easter Treats for Simply Girls, Inc.”

Happy Valentine’s Day! On this day, many will exchange candy, flowers, and heartfelt messages to express their love for one another. Rilyn expressed her love for community this month by putting together Valentine treat bags for Dunn Seniors. Now more than ever, love and compassion are needed by so many. She enjoyed creating Valentines forContinue reading “Valentines for Dunn Seniors”