- May 2, 2024
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Thanks to Market for a Mission, 100 needy families in the area will receive a turkey and a bag of groceries this holiday season. The Market was a rummage sale organized by Thrivent Financial, 595 N. Nova. Road.
Thrivent representatives presented Gloria Max, executive director of the Jewish Federation of Volusia and Flagler Counties, with a check for $2,343 on Dec. 11, which will be used to buy turkeys and pies. They also packed 100 bags with donated groceries.
Local churches sold donated items at the Market with a Mission to raise the money, and also donated the grocery items. Proceeds also came from businesses and crafts people who rented booths at the Market.
It was the second year for the market, and Diane Skelley, of Thrivent, said it was well-attended.
“The traffic was amazing,” she said.
The food will be distributed through the Jerry Doliner Food Bank. Max said the food bank is seeking 200 bags this holiday season, so the Thrivent effort fulfilled half of their goal.
“We appreciate all the help they have given us over the years,” she said.
Max is battling cancer and has had three chemotherapy treatments, but is going to work every day, she said at the check presentation. She said working keeps her busy and her mind occupied.
She said there is a great need for donations, because even though the economy is improving, many people have low-wage jobs. She can be reached at 672-0294.
Thrivent Financial helps Christians with investments that include opportunities to demonstrate generosity. Call 672-9033.
Cindy English and Glenn Wilcox, owners of Best Mattress Buys in Palm Coast, have opened a second location in Ormond Beach. Called the Sleep Shop, the new store is in the Tuscany Shoppes, 1185 W. Granada Blvd, and has more than 50 mattress sets for customers to test.
Wilcox is a Vietnam-era veteran and has worked in the mattress industry since 2002. They employ six people at both locations, with most being military veterans. The company offers discounts for veterans, first responders and qualified seniors.
Wilcox said in a press release that they are sleep specialists and enjoy educating customers about alignment, support and quality sleep.
Call 944-9920 or visit bestmattressbuys.com.
Ed Noseworthy has accepted the position of CEO for Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center effective January 4. He will report to Rob Fulbright, who was recently named CEO of the Adventist Health System East Florida Region, replacing Daryl Tol, who was promoted to CEO of the Central Florida Region.
Noseworthy began his career with Adventist Health System in 1978 and has served as CEO of Florida Hospital Fish Memorial since 2011.
Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center is part of the Adventist Health System East Florida Region.
