Press Release - COA Donation

Fernandina Observer FEATURED STORY

Front Porch Beads donates to Nassau County Council on Aging

May 30, 2020 Susan Steger

Nassau County Council on Aging Press Release Submitted by Liz Dunn ldunn@nassaucountycoa.org May 30, 2020

What began as a small group of Amelia Park women making bracelets for fun has become Front Porch Beads, a larger band of beaders making and selling one-of-a-kind jewelry and specialty items for charity. Much of the jewelry is created on the front porches of group members. Money donated by Front Porch Beads is a combination of personal donations and jewelry sales at Story & Song. (Soon, jewelry will also be sold online at www.frontporchbeads.com.) For every $1,000 raised, the group makes a donation to a local charity. The latest recipient is Nassau County Council on Aging (NCCOA), currently feeding local seniors during the “boots on the ground” initiative in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Front Porch Beaders have also taught a jewelry class at NCCOA’s Fernandina Beach Life Center and use the Saitow Arts & Crafts Room for jewelry-making during the cooler months. Pictured (left to right) during the check presentation are Janice Ancrum, NCCOA President & CEO; Frances Peters, Front Porch Beads founder and leader; and Sharon Mooney-Hughes, co-leader.