The Exchange Family Center, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to support area families and prevent child abuse, hosted 125 guests at its 25th anniversary gala at Croasdaile Country Club featuring live music by Tea Cup Gin. State Representative MaryAnn Black and Michael Becketts, assistant secretary for the North Carolina Department of Health & Human Services, each shared a few words with the audience. The evening concluded with an award presentation, raffle and silent auction, and a total of $11,000 was raised for the organization.
