Columbia Recruiting Company Supports Community

Sgt. 1st Class Stephanie McLeod, Center Commander Sand Hills Recruiting Center, offers food to a person in Finlay Park.

 

 

 

Story and pictures by Vernetta Garcia

Columbia Company Recruiters along with Hometown Recruiter Program Soldiers spent time Thursday, February 26 giving to the community. 

On a chilly day in downtown Finlay Park Columbia, S.C. Recruiters served grilled hamburgers and hot dogs and passed out clothes to those in need. "This is really great, what they are doing," said one gentleman who referred to himself as temporarily residentially challenged. "I'm glad we were able to do this for our community," said Sgt. 1st Class Stephanie McLeod, Center Commander for the Sand Hills Recruiting Center. "I talked to a few veterans today, this was a way to show we care."

Pvt. Kenneth Roddey, 2014 graduate of A.C. Flora High School, and Pfc. Khadijah Marason, graduate of Westwood High School, handed out water to the homeless.

Two of the Soldiers were participating in the U.S. Army Hometown Recruiter Assistance Program (HRAP) Through HRAP, recent enlistees volunteer to return to their hometowns, or places of enlistment, and relate their Army experiences to interested people in the local community. They help the recruiters with daily duties and were on hand at the community outreach event.

While passing out drinks, Pfc. Khadijah Marason said, "It's cold, but I'm glad I could be out here. It is another way to serve."

The company is looking forward to conducting more community outreach projects this year.

Columbia Company 1st Sgt. Sandra Powell helps a man find warm clothes and gives him her gloves.