At a luncheon meeting at the Highland Country Club on Dec. 3, Fayetteville Exchange Club President Steve Milburn gifted five checks to five charities.

The Exchange Club of Fayetteville is a group of local individuals and business owners that focus on youth programs, Americanism and community service within their communities.

Milburn presented the first check to John Bantsolas, representing the Boys and Girls Club of Cumberland County.

He is the chairman of the board for representing the Boys and Girls Club of Cumberland County.

"Thank you all very much for your generosity," Bantsolas said as he received the giant check.

The following organization representative, Mark Pezzella Falcon's Children's Home stood to accept a check.

He explained that there are 101 children at the Falcon's Children's Home from Cumberland County.

"This is going to make a big difference, Pezzella said.

Fayetteville Urban Ministry's Jessica Cooper stood to accept a check from Milburn.

The Fayetteville Urban Ministry has been working to support the Fayetteville community for more than 40 years and currently is composed of four programs that "provide faith, hope, love and security to the lives of thousands of Cumberland County residents," according to their website, fayurbmin.org.

Executive Director of Operation Inasmuch, Craig Morrison, was then gifted a check.

"Thank you, everybody, appreciate your support," Morrison said to the crowd.

Operation Inasmuch is a religious-based community that provides support and resources to the local homeless community.

Milburn presented the final check to Tara Martin, development and marketing director and a recent addition at the Care Clinic. The Care Clinic is a free medical clinic that provides free primary health care to eligible adults who are uninsured or have low incomes.

The Cumberland County Foundation will amplify The $5,000 donated to each of these charities with an additional 40 cents on the dollar.

The Cumberland County Foundation is a community organization that receives donations on behalf of Cumberland County. They then provide "essential funding to programs that enhance the quality of life of every corner of Cumberland County," according to their website, cumberlandcf.org