Foster Pantry
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Partners of the month
Foster Pantry is in its 9th year of easing the transition of children in foster care with programming designed to support children in foster care, those that care for them & those who age out of foster care The heart of FP’s programming remains the Foster Closet, a 1,000+ sq. ft. office filled with new clothes, shoes, toiletries, school supplies, diapers, car seats & more! Thanks to community support, FP has evolved beyond simply providing essential need that fill immediate gaps, to investing in & supporting the entire foster care community.
Restored Souls Foundation
Restored Souls' mission is to provide support and resources to families with vulnerable children We aim to prevent caretaker burnout by encouraging hope and restoring joy to foster, adoptive, medically fragile and families with special needs children because we are all God's children We do this through free fun experiences for children, free respite vacations for families and our mobile haircutting services
This year in 2024 in partnership with One Christian Network, we have launched the Foster
Learn more or schedule a tour: www.fosterpantry.org info@fosterpantry.org text or call 910-707-4464
This month, FP is celebrating a milestone for almost 100 local youth in foster care who are graduating high school! We are providing the opportunity for the community to sponsor a high school senior. $100 provides a gift for each youth that will be provided at their graduation celebration Impact Report
We extend our heartfelt thanks to you for supporting our 12th Annual Day in the Country. Whether you joined us in person or supported us from afar, your contribution helped create a truly meaningful experience Your generosity fuels the vital work we do every day.
$110,000 Together, you made a impact!
Archery
Thank you presenting sponsor, Sun Coast Partners Commercial
Fishing Skeet Shooting
THANK YOU FOR BELIEVING IN OUR MISSION, 2025 SPONSORS!
Chris Cole Coastal Interiors
Bailey Young Spann Roofing
Bennett Dunaway Future Homes
Meet Nikki, HC Housing Navigator!
We’re thrilled to have Nikki McLaurin join our team as Housing Navigator. This crucial role was created to support low-income individuals and families in addressing housing challenges.
Nikki will offer personalized problem-solving, resource navigation & goal-setting services to empower clients in securing & maintaining stable & affordable housing.
She will also receive cross-training in Help Hub program operations & serve as an assistant manager & advisor for financial crisis assistance, supporting & expanding Help Hub services.
Nikki previously worked for Church World Services, where she gained valuable experience in helping refugee clients find & adapt to housing in the Wilmington area.
HC’s Help Hub & Partners who received grants from Catherine Kennedy Foundation attended a lovely reception in their honor. We are grateful for your support!
Nonprofits, in order to better gauge your organization's needs & the needs of those you serve, please complete this survey.
Housing Navigation Program Partner Needs Survey
Thank you to The Ministering Circle for supporting The Harrelson Center & Help Hub. We look forward to your Annual Red Apron Sale!
Sat. Nov. 8 10-11:30am Elks Lodge
Nonprofits, bring your board &/or donors to join us for visioning & break out groups
We will discuss mindset, shared language, strategy, and action. We will circulate a summer pledge card for you to take back to your organization until we meet again on August 28.
We will start with a quick viewing of the UnCharitable TED talk to refresh the conversation It is okay if you or your guest have not seen the full film.
Dan Pallotta’s Ted Talk
Celebrate the Summer Solstice with Make Music Day!
Unlike other music fests, MMD is open to anyone: amateur, professional, young/old, solo/group & any musical persuasion.
Open to anyone. Free for everyone. 4 sound stages with back-to-back programming!
Mark your calendar, get the band back together & make plans to welcome summer! 5pm-8pm Saturday
partner events
Upcoming Partner Events are shared in chronological order. Upcoming Partner Events are shared in chronological order.
Habitat for Humanity
Sat. May 3: Wall Building Day in the Warehouse Wed. May 7 - Sat. May 10: On-Site Build Days Wed. May 14 - Sat. May 17: On-Site Build Days Sign up to get involved!
Operation Pretty Things
United Way CF Area
Village
May’s Free Concert Friday series at The Eagle's Dare benefits United Way! There will be great music, a family friendly atmosphere, a wonderful selection of drinks, and an opportunity to give back to your community
May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
6:007:15pm
TU. 5/6 WED. 5/2 WED. 6/ TH. 6/1 led by HC‘s A Brightman
Day of Action is a time to come together and make a difference in our community Volunteers of all ages are invited to join us for a day of packing birthday and basic essentials kits to be delivered within our community! If you can't make it on the 20th, consider holding a drive or making a donation, we have a large goal of donations to hit! Click the graphic to support.
Free Teen Mental Wellness Workshops!
Teens, ages 13-17, who attend will receive a FREE summer membership to the YMCA valid 6/1/25-8/31/25
Please select only one date to attend:
Sat. 5/17 - 11am at YMCA office
Th. 5/22 - 5:30pm at Nir Fam YMCA
Wed. 5/28 - 5:30pm at Nir Fam YMCA
Eden Village
We are fundraising for our new property & have lots of sponsorship opportunities. Email Julia or call 910-200-7571 to support!
Restored Souls Foundation
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GHA Autism Supports
GHA Autism Supports provides quality services to meet the unique needs of individuals of ASD.
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Legal Aid Second Chance
At Legal Aid of NC, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to build a better future Our Second Chance Project helps people overcome barriers to employment by providing free legal assistance with criminal record expunctions, driver’s license restorations & other legal issues that prevent them from securing jobs, housing & stability. The office started in 2022 by offering criminal record expunctions to NHC residents. In January, LANC added driver’s license restoration In 2024, we opened 167 expunctions & 85 driver’s license restorations.
Peer Recovery Resources
Soaring As Eagles A Bike for Every Child
Bike Church will be a time to gather weekly, reflect on a bible verse & spend time with community while riding bikes together. We would love to partner with churches, if you’re interested, email SwitchinGearsILM@gmail.com
We can provide up to 30 bikes & helmets to use for the Bike Church ride
Donations: Drop gently used bikes at ABFEC by the blue wall Bike Church coming soon!
Coastal BUDS
Catholic Charities
Cape Fear Latinos
Communities in Schools
Community Justice Center
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month!
This year's theme is "Turn Awareness into Action "
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, and this year's theme is "Turn Awareness into Action " At the Community Justice Center, we take action with a holistic approach to crime prevention, bringing together government & nonprofit agencies that not only work for justice, but also focus on providing the resources necessary for victims to regain control of their lives Health - both physical & mental - is at the center of everything we do as we work towards hope, healing, and justice for all
Feast Down East
Community Care LCF
Our Deputy Director & Perinatal Nurse Champion represented our organization at the YWCA Maternal Health Summit, themed “Laboring for Justice, Delivering Change.” As part of the summit’s planning committee, our
Deputy Director helped shape an impactful event that brought together powerful voices & organizations advocating for the health & wellbeing of our perinatal community We’re honored to be a part of this community in the movement for birth justice!
Family Promise
Please join us in recognizing Walt & his 29-yr. Board member service! Walt joined our board in 1996 & has served as President, Lead Volunteer Coordinator, Emergency Shelter overnight host, van driver & everything in-between We are so grateful for his servant’s heart & commitment to families in need Although Walt is “retiring” from the Board, we don’t see him slowing down anytime soon
Associate partner news
Anthony’s Way
It’s Mental Health Awareness Month! ADHD is an often misunderstood condition, yet one that affects people of all ages Raising awareness & understanding its impact is essential, especially when it comes to supporting the kids and teens who need it most
Social update! We’re launching a YouTube channel - The Way Forward – A Kindness Mission Join us for inspiring personal stories, expert advice & meaningful moments—all centered around navigating ADHD & the transformative power of kindness Stay tuned for launch date!
We’re incredibly close to sponsoring our very first child into our ADHD support program. Our amazing team of experts is ready to begin their hands-on, heart-first approach to empowering kids & teens with ADHD. This is just the beginning, and we would love for you to follow along as we step into this new chapter with open hearts.
Caridad
Thank you to all who helped make our Fundraiser Festival a success!
Watch the video above for a short testimonial of the difference Caridad makes
Cape Fear Collective
Healthy Communities NC is a dashboard that helps track key public health goals in NC. It aligns with Healthy NC 2030 initiative, a statewide effort led by experts to set important goals for housing, education, public health, & economic opportunity over the next decade. Recent funding allowed for significant updates to improve usability & expand data accessibility.
Cape Fear HealthNet
A look at
1,200 318 4,985 3,871 $15,314,481 patients served participating physicians primary care visits specialty care visits total value of all medical care provided
Child Development Center
We love Friday Drumming with Turning the Wheel! Stay tuned into our Facebook page for updates!
Church World Service
Financial Protection Law Center
Did you know property tax relief is available to certain NC homeowners? NC law provides for reductions in property tax bills for Disabled Veterans (or surviving spouses) & lowerincome homeowners who are either 65+ or permanently disabled. If you would like for FPLC to speak to a group about the property tax relief programs, please contact Maria at 910-442-1014.
Applications due by 6/1/25.
Celebrating 50 years of service to the community! Rescue Mission of CF
Voted best bargains in Wilmington, our thrift store supports our residential work program for unhoused men in need of a fresh start
Currently there is availability in our 16-bed downtown facility
