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Board proclaims Kids' Day America International, supports Isaiah House fundraising
Summary
Elizabeth Counts Cook presented a proclamation to mark Kids' Day America International and highlighted fundraising for Isaiah 1:17 House; the board approved the proclamation by voice vote recorded as 7-0.
Elizabeth Counts Cook presented the board with Kids' Day America International, describing the event as a global children's health and safety awareness day that brings together health professionals, first responders and nonprofits. She said proceeds would support Isaiah 1:17 House, a charity that helps children entering the foster-care system.
Supervisor discussion praised the Isaiah House work and asked whether funds raised would be used locally or go to the Rockingham facility; Cook said this year's funds would go to the Rockingham location but organizers hope to expand services into Augusta County in the future. A motion to approve the proclamation passed in a recorded voice vote reported as 7-0.
The proclamation endorses the local event and encourages community participation and fundraising for Isaiah 1:17 House; organizers were asked to track how local donations will be used and to continue outreach with the county.
