NCCU Students Help Support The Carying House and Learn About Community Engagement

On Friday February 19th 2016, North Carolina Central University Students Kiana Williams and Kendell Wilson worked alongside William Frederick, Cary Chapter President of Full Gospel Businessmen Fellowship International to support the Carying House, a non profit with that offers transitional housing for homeless families. 
 
After NCCU employee and chapter member Terri Lawson enlightened the students on the purpose of the Carying House, the mission of FGBFI, our partnership with the agency, and their need for volunteers, the students assisted with moving their first family on Friday and had an eye opening experience. FGBFI references “moving their first family” because after the experience, North Carolina Central University’s Department of Campus Recreation, where Lawson and the students are employed have committed to becoming a full partner with the Carying Place and providing students and staff with more opportunities to volunteer.  Additionally, the students gained invaluable experience with regards to the importance of local community engagement. 
 
The Cary Chapter of Full Gospel Businessmen Fellowship International is committed to sharing a message of brotherly love through Christian principles within the community and one of the chapter's goal is to connect and partner with members of the community with the purpose of positively impacting our communities as God has called of his people.