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Red Cross Hosts Disaster Team ‘Boot Camp’ Mar. 28 In Granville County

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The American Red Cross is having a Disaster Action Team Boot Camp in Oxford on Saturday, Mar. 28. Participants in this volunteer opportunity will learn all about how to help in following disasters like fires, tornadoes and more.

The Boot Camp will be held at the Granville United Way from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The United Way is located on the campus of the Masonic Home for Children in Oxford, 600 College St.

According to ARC Senior Volunteer Specialist Jennifer Prosser, disaster teams respond to emergencies to support neighbors facing disaster and can provide immediate care to help individuals and families who are victims of disaster.

“Our Disaster Action Team volunteers are often the second on the scene after local first responders, providing immediate assistance to neighbors affected by home fires, tornadoes, and other disasters,” Prosser said in a statement. “Support may include emergency food, clothing, shelter, and compassionate care during someone’s most difficult moments.”

Register by calling 984.960.7562 or visit www.redcross.org/volunteer. Or scan the QR code below.

Lunch will be provided.

(This information was originally posted March 11, 2026.)

Masonic Home for Children

Visit Sept. 15 Open House At MHCO To Learn More About Community Support Center

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Plans are underway to create a community support center on the campus of the Masonic Home for Children in Oxford to offer resources, training and other services to families in the community.

Through a partnership with the Granville County United Way, FGV Smart Start, Granville Education Foundation and Baptist Children’s Home the Masonic Home for Children invites interested community agencies  to an open house on Thursday, Sept. 15. Drop by between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. to learn more about how to identify and address family needs, provide services, network and make referrals for services on behalf of families in need.

Some of the proposed services include:

  • Parenting Education
  • Nutrition Classes
  • Family Counseling
  • Foster Care Training
  • Adolescent Group Counseling
  • Financial Management Education
  • Recreation
  • Networking to a variety of services

Visitors can come to the Parham Cottage at the children’s home, whose main campus is located at 600 College St., Oxford.