December 12, 2011 - Southport, NC - The "Power of
One" award is sponsored by Progress Energy and is
presented to a business, community of faith, agency,
organization or individual which has displayed
dedication and commitment to the children and
families of Brunswick County. This year Annette
Pope, Director of Regulatory Programs for Progress
Energy's Brunswick Nuclear Plant, presented the
award to St. James The Fisherman Episcopal Church
After School Tutoring Group as a Community In
Schools Adopt A School Partner for Union Elementary
School.
Realizing that it "takes a village to raise a
child," members of St. James The Fisherman Episcopal
Church decided several years ago they wanted to be a
part of the 'village'. They discovered there was a
need at Union Elementary and they took the necessary
steps to fill this need. During the school year a
group of up to 19 tutors works primarily one-on-one
with 23 students who need a little extra help. They
are a great asset to Union Elementary and the
children they serve.