“To whom much is given, much is expected.” Thomas and Kate Freeland have taken this to heart and aim to use their blessings to support Greenville – particularly its youngest residents. This is partly due to the example Thomas’ mother set early on. Carolyn Freeland is one of the founders of Loaves & Fishes, a non-profit dedicated to feeding the hungry, established 25 years ago.
But it would take another major life event to cement the couple’s dedication to give back. When their first son, Tom, was born in 1998, it struck a nerve to think of children not having parents. Their younger son Mac, soon followed and the Freelands’ charitable work started in earnest.