Raise-A-Reader

L to R: Freda Akbogast, Rachel Hastings (North Oaks Nursing Secretary), Jean Johnson, Sue Nelson, Anita Murray (Courtesy Photo)
L to R: Freda Akbogast, Rachel Hastings (North Oaks Nursing Secretary), Jean Johnson, Sue Nelson, Anita Murray (Courtesy Photo)

On May 6, 2025, four members representing Tangipahoa Volunteers for Family and Community (TVFC) recently delivered 100 Raise-A-Reader packets to North Oaks Hospital. TVFC consists of two clubs: Wednesday Volunteers and Sunshine Ladies.

The hospital nursing secretary, Rachel Hastings, was on hand to receive the packets. Ms. Hastings will deliver them to the hospital nursery, where they will be distr…