On a bright Saturday morning in July, a group of good-hearted people and organizations came together with one focus: to serve and address the needs of their community.

Enter the C.H.A.T. (Community Healing and Togetherness,) “a collaborative effort of neighbors and local organizations dedicated to boosting the physical, mental, social & environmental well-being of the communities they serve.”

Cosponsored with Peanut and Zelb’s Produce Market, the group gathered inside the AmenRA cafeteria in Norlina, where guests were greeted with tables filled with fresh produce to the left and immediately in front, an energetic line dancing class led by LaCaDees Health and Wellness.

After a fun, heart-pumping “workout,” community members were treated to a warm meal to take home. Outside, volunteers continued to give away the remaining produce to local residents who were driving down Walker Avenue.

In just a few hours, C.H.A.T. proved that when a community comes together with open hearts and willing hands, everyone leaves a little richer — in health, in spirit, and in connection.

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What began as a line dance ensemble for a holiday show three years ago, blossomed into Infinity Divas, a group of extraordinary women dedicated to empowerment, sisterhood, and cultivating strong connections in the community.

In December 2018, they were asked to perform at a Christmas program in Weldon, NC titled, Dancing with Mr. Caine and needed to think of a name.

Connie Montague, the group president, credits Anita Moss (Vice President) with naming the group. Moss shared that, they are “a group of ladies that’s not related by blood, but the Love in our hearts binds us together Infinitely.”

The Sisterhood includes Montague; Moss; Talya Somerville (Secretary); Jackie Brown (Treasurer), Tomeka Talley, Cherilyn Hendrick, and Sandy Dunston.

Since their inception, the Infinity Divas have been on a charitable crusade to “create a strong connection with the youth and seniors” and “empower other women and families by providing resources that will help with giving back to the community.”

Their philanthropic feats have included:

They have also used their platform to bring awareness for Breast Cancer and Alzheimer’s.

This past holiday season, the group treated the residents of Warren Hills, Boyds, and Alpha Magnolia Gardens with over 160 fruit bags and gifts like skull caps and throw blankets.

The looks on the residents’ faces let us know they were well received! Everyone was so appreciative and so are we!

Not only are they making a difference in the community, but they are also preparing the next generation of “Mini Divas.”

Teach them while they’re young. MINI DIVAS, Aliyah Alston and Alani Montague Smith helped deliver gifts to the residents at Alpha Magnolia Gardens.

Montague stated none of it would be possible without their sponsors, Drewery Trucking, Bre-zel Logistics, Carol Montague Davis, and Ray and Maggie Harris (Comfort Home/Harris Trucking/The Deck Entertainment Complex) for hosting all of their events and being one of their biggest supporters.

Infinity Divas preparing gifts // Infinity Divas Facebook page

The Infinity Divas have become a force in a short amount of time. Much like the name, it is their love and willingness to give freely to others without return that exhibit the spirit and good nature that uplifts the Warren County community, now and forever in the hearts they’ve touched.

If you would like to assist the group in their charitable efforts, they can be reached at (252)213-3037 or (848)250-9405 or via email at infinitydivas [AT] gmail.com.

Follow the Infinity Divas on Facebook.

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INFINITY DIVAS (front l-r): Talya Somerville, Tomeka Talley – back (l-r) Sandy Dunston, Jackie Brown, Anita Moss, Cherilyn Hendrick, Connie Montague// Infinity Divas Facebook page

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