charitable giving

City Workers Club brings cheer to the elderly.

Wilson Daily Times, 18 January 1943.

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  • Joshua H. Neal —  Joshua H. Neal died 29 September 1947 in Wilson. Per his death certificate, he was born 6 October 1883 in Franklin County, N.C., to Abraham Neal and Louisa Brodie; was married to Vera Neal; worked as a laborer; and lived at 1319 East Nash Street.
  • John C. Dancy — John Christopher Dancy died 28 March 1972 in Wilson. Per his death certificate, he was born 10 October 1900 to John Dancy and Elizabeth May; was married to Pennie Mills Dancy; was a retired city laborer; and lived at 702 Suggs Street.
  • N.J. Jeffreys — Nathan Jefferies died 5 June 1952 at Mercy Hospital, Wilson. Per his death certificate, he was born 12 April 1886 in Raleigh, N.C.; was laborer; was a widower; and lived at 1307 East Nash Street. Janie Jefferies was informant.
  • Marcellus Farmer — Marcellus Farmer Sr. died 28 November 1964 in Wilson. Per his death certificate, he was born 9 April 1899 to Morrison Farmer and Gracie Sharpe; was a widower; and worked as a laborer.

Lane Street Project + Seeds of Hope Wilson: ’tis the season!

Seeds of Hope Wilson has been a fantastic friend to Lane Street Project, and we want to return the love. Seeds of Hope occupies a nearly 115 year-old house on Viola Street and tends a teaching garden on adjoining lots. Located across from the current Samuel H. Vick Elementary, down the street from the original Vick school, and around the corner from the Vick house, Seeds of Hope feeds the community body and soul.

As you gear up for the holidays, please remember our neighbors in the heart of historic East Wilson. Unopened, unexpired, non-perishable foods, as well as basic toiletries, are much-needed and greatly appreciated. You can drop donations at the Seeds of Hope House, 906 Viola St East on Tuesday and Saturday mornings between 8 A.M. and 10 A.M. (Or place small quantities of food items directly in their pantry facing Carroll Street.)

Thank you!