Honoring a Fellow Servant
Al Mignacci: Serving with Heart
CIR's Project Manager will be receiving the Phoenix Award for Outstanding Contributions to Disaster Recovery on May 22. "The Phoenix Award is an acknowledgment of an individual's heroic efforts and a recognition of the contributions they make to the recovery of their communities," said SBA Administrator Karen G. Mills. "Al Mignacci displayed tremendous courage and resourcefulness in the aftermath of the tornado, and he exemplifies the spirit one must have to rebuild after a disaster like this."
Al has been instrumental in the recovery period after the April 16 tornado last year. Al has been in the local news (1, 2, 3 videos) and is also in a CIR video.
For the international community the blessings God has brought through Al have been multi-fold. Many people share with us that were it not for Mr. Al, they wouldn't have a home to live in since theirs was nearly destroyed by the tornado. Al has overcome language and cultural barriers, the hot Southern summer, and multiple other obstacles in order to share his concern and compassion for a people who are far from home.
Hats Off to Al Mignacci!
CIR Responds to the Needs of Hispanic Immigrants
Currently, Hispanics are the fastest growing segment of the US population. 
The Census Bureau statistics report that the Hispanic population has risen to more than 15% of the total population. As of 2006, there has been a 600% increase in the Hispanic population in North Carolina since 2000.
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