First Foundations, Inc. (FFI) was honored as “Business of the Month” at the July meeting of the Travelers Rest Area Business Association.
TRABA president Cindy Kavanagh asked FFI president Dick Jensen to give luncheon guests a report on his organization’s July 4th event in Travelers Rest. Jensen said 22 business, government and education leaders from northern Greenville County took turns reading the entire text of the Declaration of Independence during the Sunday afternoon “Liberty Celebration.” A patriotic parade preceded the public reading of the Declaration. A color guard from the Sons of the American Revolution led the mini-parade from Gateway Elementary School to the Kevin Whitaker building, site of the three o’clock ceremony.
In 2009 NGFCM gave backpacks and school supplies to more than 200 students in our community. Due to the economy this year the need is even greater. Thanks to a very generous community, many students will arrive in their classrooms with the necessary supplies to start the year properly. 
(Received from TR Police Cheif Lance Crowe) We would ask you to join with us in congratulating Officer Alva Williams, who this past Saturday (7/10/10) was once again recognized for his hard work, professionalism, and dedication to our community. Alva was selected as a recipient of this year’s “Outstanding Law Officer’s Award” presented in Rock Hill by the Forty and Eight General’s Club. The club was formed in 1973 and its original purpose was to honor and dignify the profession of law enforcement.
Thanks to the support of the community, the George I. Theisen Family YMCA provided in excess of $60,000 in financial assistance through Open Doors to youth and families in 2009. Through gifts to the Open Doors Financial Assistance Program, our branch makes its services available to hundreds in our community each year. Program participants with a financial need are encouraged to apply for financial assistance for any portion of the Y program fee that is not affordable.
