Community Spirit Shines in Fundraising Across the Panhandle

A society of givers

The Journal | Sunday, April 27, 2025

By Mckenna Galloway

In an uplifting display of community spirit, residents of the Eastern Panhandle come together to support local causes, from the Andrew Rotruck Scholarship bingo to the Champion for Youth dinner benefiting the Boys & Girls Club. This camaraderie reflects not only a commitment to fundraising but also a routine generosity towards nonprofits like CCAP/Loaves and Fishes and Meals on Wheels, showcasing a strong collective ethos among citizens of towns such as Charles Town and Ranson. The Journal highlights this trend, emphasizing the willingness of the community to provide not just financial support but also donations of goods for those in need.

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