Guest column: How supporting shoes for the homeless led to supporting shelter for the homeless
Guest Columnist
Phyllis Scruggs
Phyllis and David Scruggs and their family have for 28 years made donations to MIFA to support what is now known as the Raiford Memorial Shoe+Shelter.
Guest Columnist
David Scruggs
Phyllis and David Scruggs and their family have for 28 years made donations to MIFA to support what is now known as the Raiford Memorial Shoe+Shelter.
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