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Heart of Forge: Shawn Mitchell Volunteers with the Iredell County Sheriff's Office

We are thrilled to highlight Shawn Mitchell, a Trust Officer on our Advocacy Trust team, for his incredible work with the Iredell County Sheriff's Office during their Youth Outdoor Education Week.


Shawn dedicated his time to help teach a dozen young participants, aged 8-16, important skills and safety techniques for outdoor activities. From Hunter Education and Bow Hunting to Black Powder Firearms and Boating Safety, these kids learned invaluable lessons from experts like Shawn and the N.C. Wildlife Resource Commission personnel.The week culminated in an exciting range day, where the youth had the chance to put their knowledge to the test by safely handling and shooting the firearms they had studied.


Shawn, thank you for embodying our core values of trust, respect, and excellence and for helping educate the next generation in meaningful ways. Your dedication to empowering and mentoring youth through hands-on experiences is truly inspiring!



About The Heart of Forge

The Heart of Forge campaign is a celebration of the remarkable contributions our team members make beyond the workplace. Through acts of service, volunteer work, and community involvement, they embody our core values of trust, respect, excellence, empathy, and selflessness. At The Forge Companies, we believe that giving back is essential to who we are, and this campaign allows us to shine a light on the many ways our team is making a positive impact on the communities we serve. Stay tuned as we continue to share these inspiring stories of generosity and dedication.


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