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19 <br /> In that vein, Bonnie was a part of the Home Demonstration <br /> ' Project in North Carolina. Orange County was selected to <br /> participate in the program. <br /> Oc1M Much of the housing, especially in rural Orange County <br /> Orange was dilapidated and needed repairs. Some homes needed to <br /> Congregations be demolished. Many of them were without running water <br /> In Mission and indoor plumbing. When the project was <br /> 300 Millstone Drive complete,families were able to live more comfortably. <br /> Old Mill Business Park Because of the improvements,the county's tax base grew. <br /> Hillsborough, N.C. 27278 <br /> One of the families that Bonnie directly worked with on the <br /> (919)732-6126 HousingDemonstration project is still living and thriving in <br /> Fax {919)644-1126 p � g g <br /> rural Orange County. The children have grown up to be <br /> ocim300mill@mindspring.com productive citizens here. They have never forgotten the <br /> www.ocimnc.org impact the extension service or Bonnie had on their family. <br /> On another note, Bonnie served on the Board of Directors of <br /> Orange Congregations In Mission. She was instrumental in <br /> recruiting diverse, interfaith congregations to make up our <br /> ministry. She was a strong believer in community <br /> organizations and faith communities sitting down at the <br /> table with local governments where decisions were <br /> made. She made sure that a diverse group of <br /> rural and town folk were involved. She encouraged OCIM <br /> membership to get involved in the community and to <br /> actively serve on volunteer boards. <br /> When OCIM outgrew its 3500 square foot building, Bonnie <br /> Davis was named the Building Committee chairperson. She <br /> had a strong local and statewide presence, and was able to <br /> lead the ministry in a successful fundraising effort. <br /> Because of her commitment to the betterment of Orange <br /> County and its citizens, Bonnie gave her very best and <br /> always got the job done. <br /> Samaritan Relief Ministry <br /> It is because of her faithfulness in all things, I highly <br /> Meals on Wheels recommend Bonnie Davis for this great honor. <br /> Thrift Shop ram, <br /> The Reverend Sharon S. Freeland <br /> OCIM Executive Director <br /> 0,'®o SSF/ras <br /> United Went <br />