After several years of organizing it, I'm excited to be finally be participating in The Big Chill, The Shalom Project's biggest fundraiser of the year!

Each July, our community comes together for an afternoon of homemade ice cream, live music, family fun, and a little friendly competition. Some participants raise money by making homemade ice cream, while others serve as "Cold Callers," sitting on blocks of ice and reaching out to friends and family for support.

Together, we're raising funds to help The Shalom Project provide food, healthcare, pharmacy services, financial wellness programs, and other essential support to our Winston-Salem neighbors.

I was fortunate to volunteer with and later work for The Shalom Project for several years when I lived just one street over (I used to hop the fence to work some mornings). Now The Shalom Project and I have both moved out of West Salem, but I continue to be grateful for the life-changing and community-enriching work they do in Winston-Salem every week.

If you're able, please consider making a donation to help me reach my fundraising goal. Every gift makes a difference and helps ensure that our neighbors have access to the resources and support they need. If you would prefer to mail in your check, please send it to: The Shalom Project, PO Box 6, Winston-Salem, NC 27102.

Thank you for supporting The Big Chill and The Shalom Project!