The Children’s Home Society of WV just put a little more money in the bank thanks to help from Little General stores and Arby’s.
A check in the amount of $81,900 was presented to Children’s Home Society of WV (CHS) officials on Thursday, Aug. 12, at the Little General/Arby’s location in MacArthur.
Little General was able to provide the funds from donations received through their Mother’s Day program, where paper flowers were sold throughout West Virginia stores, and individual contributions. Arby’s provided $6,900.
According to Marilyn Pearce, CHS regional director, all of the money raised will stay in this region and help provide numerous support services for those who need it most.
“With our permanency office here in Raleigh County, it’s going to service Raleigh County and the surrounding area,” Pearce said.
CHS was founded in 1896. According to Pearce, there are over 7,000 children in the state who are in foster care. CHS works with the children and families to provide them with a safe, loving home and provide help in times of crisis.
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