Viewing the Cole Building from across the courtyard near the dining hall. The Governor Morehead School courtyard has lots of open grass, benches and tall pecan trees

COVID-19: Support Needed for Some GMS Families

Dear GM Foundation Friends and Supporters:

I hope you and your family are doing well and staying healthy during this challenging time. I am sending you an urgent request from the GMS Principal, Matthew Mescall. Some of the GMS families are experiencing financial difficulties due to the pandemic.

As always, any donation you are able to provide will be greatly appreciated.

Warm Regards,
Mary Flanagan
Chair

Principal Matthew Mescall’s letter

The Governor Morehead School for the Blind (GMS) continues to respond to the needs of our students, families, and community amidst the fallouts of COVID-19. As the effects of the pandemic increase, we are seeking financial help from our community to support our families in need.

As we continue to connect with our students, it is becoming more apparent that the effects of COVID-19 are greatly impacting our families significantly. Our families come from all over the state of North Carolina and have varying resources available to help with food and financial assistance. Like the rest of the country, due to COVD-19, our students and families are coping with the stress of the pandemic, loss in wages, food shortages, and an increase in the responsibility for learning for their child with a visual impairment or blindness. As this event continues week by week, the needs of our families increase greatly. Your contributions at this time would significantly support our families in need and allow our students the ability to continue their education.

Thank you for your consideration in contributing to the Governor Morehead Foundation as they continue to remain dedicated to the needs of our school, students, families, and staff, in these challenging and unprecedented times. It is during these challenging times we look to strengthen our bonds of our community and are grateful for your support.

Contributions to the Governor Morehead Foundation for support of GMS students may be given through an online donation or sent to:

PLC Wealth Management
C/O: Mike Perkins, GMF Treasurer
7701 Six Forks Road, Suite 110
Raleigh NC 27615


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Sincerely,
Matthew Mescall
Principal
Governor Morehead School