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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 2012
Page
3
Citizens unite in grief for two public servants felled by murder. The speaker urges faith in the justice system, lessons learned, and actions to help those in need, citing United Way’s LIVE UNITED motto and personal family memories to inspire community responsibility.
Sharon Rodgers speaks for United Way urging aid for those facing homelessness hunger and lack of hope in Aiken. She cites programs from schools churches and partner agencies and promotes the 24 hour 211 confidential referral service to connect people with support.
Sharon L. Rodgers has served as president of the United Way of Aiken County since November 1, 2007. Prior to this role she was Vice President Human Resources for Avondale Mills and Vice President Legal for About today’s contributor.
Adrienne Harris, a 2011 Summer Institute participant, works at North Aiken Elementary under the McKinney-Vento Act. Public Education Partners sponsors the program to connect teachers with social services and community resources. Harris helped a high school senior living independently, arranging housing and school access.
Readers weigh in on church and government roles in solving social problems in Aiken. They critique education funding, family breakdown, drug and alcohol abuse, and call for stronger law enforcement while asking about state rankings and the Corridor of Shame in a future column.
Readers are invited to share thoughts on making Aiken a better place to live. Submit a letter by email to letters aikenstandard.com or mail to P O Box 456 Aiken SC 29802. Visit the site for community insights and success stories.
The American Red Cross promotes its services during Red Cross Month and showcases the Aiken County Chapter, serving five counties with a small staff and over 100 volunteers. It urges donations and volunteers to expand disaster readiness and blood support nationwide and locally.
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