WHAT HAPPENS TO MY CONTRIBUTION? The Arc of Wilson County....................................................1101 Mental Health Association...................................................1102 Wesley Shelter Inc. .............................................................1103 Flynn Christian Fellowship Home........................................1104 American Red Cross...........................................................1105 Salvation Army....................................................................1106 Wilson Co. Office of Senior Citizen Affairs..........................1107 Diversified Opportunities, Inc. ............................................1108 Wilson Crisis Center............................................................1109 Girl Scouts...........................................................................1110 Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club....................................... 1111 Y.O.U.T.H. of Wilson............................................................1112 Wilson Youth United - The SPOT........................................1113 St. John Community Development Corporation, Inc. .........1114 United Way Campaign Pledge Card Codes When you support the United Way, you support a network of local human service agencies and organizations working year round to bring about positive changes in Wilson County. Among them, United Way dollars are at work training adults with disabilities for competitive employment, feeding the homebound elderly, guiding children to make wiser choices, sheltering abused women and children or providing free / reduced healthcare. 98% of undesignated United Way dollars stay in our community. National State .35% $5 $2 $1 per week can provide 2 children with a learning environment and recreational experience keeping them safe and off of the streets. per week shelters someone who is homeless for one night and provides food to someone who is hungry. per week provides 12 elderly homebound senior citizens a hot, nutritious meal through the home delivered meals program. per week provides three meals a day for a shelter mom and two children for 34 days. per week can send 6 children with developmental disabilities to summer day camp where they can swim, sing, snack, participate in arts and crafts and receive a hug every day. $7 $15 $10 per week provides a domestic violence or homeless shelter resident three meals a day for 48 days. WHAT YOUR CONTRIBUTION PROVIDES 1% Z GIVE You can make a real difference in someone's life....in the life of our community....in your own life. Pledge your support through the United Way of Wilson County. United, our gifts change lives. 98% of your contribution stays in our community. The money raised here stays here. ADVOCATE Your voice can make change happen. Learn about the United Way Agencies, take a tour, meet our program participants and share the United Way story. Contact the United Way to schedule an agency tour or to have an agency speaker provide you with information about one of our agencies. VOLUNTEER You can make a difference, you can change lives and inspire others through volunteering. All it takes is a little time. You can volunteer one hour a month by delivering a warm meal, mentoring a child or making phone calls to the elderly. Contact any of our United Way Agencies to find out how you can volunteer. United Way of Wilson County 509 West Nash Street - P.O. Box 1147 Wilson, NC 27894-1147 252-237-3194 email: [email protected] www.unitedwayofwilson.org GIVE . ADVOCATE . VOLUNTEER . REACH FOR THE STARS United Way of Wilson County Partner Agencies Red Cross 1105 American 703 - B Nash St., Wilson, NC 27893 The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club 1111 316 S. Tarboro St., Wilson, NC 27893 Director: Lynwood Roberson, 252-237-2171 The American Red Cross is charged by Congress with providing relief for victims of disasters and helping people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. Red Cross volunteers respond to disasters ranging from single-family fires to hurricanes and earthquakes. Red Cross health and safety classes help individuals and organizations prepare for emergencies through first aid, CPR, and other training. Red Cross also collects blood and handles communications between military personnel and their families. From July 1, 2012 through June 2013, Red Cross volunteers responded to 46 house fires in Wilson County, aiding 141 residents at a cost of $15,000 in direct benefits, and an additional $10,000 in sheltering expenses. Red Cross collected more than 5,000 units of blood, touched over 12,000 people with our Preparedness and Health and Safety training courses, and digital and social media and handled 77 military communications in Wilson County. The Red Cross is not a government agency and depends on local donations to provide these services. Website: www.turnageredcross.org. The Arc of Wilson County 1101 509 W. Nash St., Wilson, NC 27893 Director: Michael Stanford, 252-237-8266 Advocacy for the rights of individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities in our community. Services include 6 dances annually for over 350 adults, a 4 week summer camp program for 100 school age children with special needs. Surrogate Parent for Wilson County Schools for students' Individualized Education Programs each semester in foster care. Coordinates an Annual Easter Egg Hunt for area Exceptional Children. Developed a Self-Advocacy Program (Noah’s Friends) for over 100 adults with disabilities & trained them to be a self-supporting group. A sponsor of the Hope Singers, a choral group of 25 adults with disabilities, and a sponsor for a 32 week Bowling League for 45 participants. A lending library with resources is available for parents and others who want more information on a variety of disabilities. Website: www.arcofwilsonnc.org opportunities, Inc. 1108 diversified 1010 Herring Ave., Wilson, NC 27893 Director: Cindy Dixon, 252-291-0378 Email: [email protected] Established in1975, DOI is a full service Community Rehabilitation Program that offers comprehensive vocational training and life skills services to persons with disabilities age 16 and over so that they may live and work as independently as possible. Programs include Vocational Evaluation, Work Adjustment & Job Coaching, Supported Employment, Long Term Vocational Support and Adult Developmental Vocational Program. Hands-on vocational training is accomplished by subcontracting production work from area businesses by offering hand assembly, packaging, inspecting, sorting and bulk mailing. Nationally accredited by CARF. Website: www.diversifiedopportunitiesinc.com Christian Fellowship Home 1104 Flynn 209 N. Goldsboro St., Wilson, NC 27893 Director: Peter Wilkins, 252- 236-1475 or 252- 237-8320 Email: [email protected] Providing shelter and assistance to recovering alcoholic or drug dependent men for over 44 years. Many men feeling desperate and without hope have been given a second chance from the encouragement and support through the Flynn Home. Girl Scouts-North Carolina Coastal Pines 1110 108 East Lockhaven Dr., Goldsboro, NC 27534. CEO: Lisa Jones. Wilson Contacts: Jennifer Smith (Staff) 252 560-5860 or 800-284-4475 Founded in 1912, Girl Scouts is the preeminent leadership development organization for girls and is the leading authority on girls' healthy development. In partnership with more than 10,000 adult volunteers, Girl Scouts - North Carolina Coastal Pines serves more than 33,000 girls in 41 central and eastern North Carolina counties - building girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. These girls are served through local troops, outreach programs, and Head Start. Mental Health Association in Wilson County 1102 509 W. Nash St., Wilson, NC 27893 Director: Janelle Clevinger, 252-243-2773 Email: [email protected] Chartered in 1957, the Mental Health Association in Wilson County promotes mental wellness, educates the public on mental illnesses, and advocates for increased service funding and improved care of the mentally ill. Educational efforts include seminars, workshops, a lending library, a twice-monthly Alzheimer’s family support group, and inclusion in health fairs and other community events that benefit over 3,500 citizens. Provides assistance and referrals to almost 2,000 individuals each year, distributes upwards of 20,000 pieces of educational materials, publishes newspaper articles, a quarterly newsletter, and runs radio and television public service announcements. Operation Santa Claus distributes over 2,000 gifts to persons in area mental health facilities. Salvation Army 1106 The 316 S. Tarboro St., Wilson, NC 27893 Major Fred Thornhill, Commanding Officer, 252-243-2696 Assists individuals with rent, utilities, medicine, food, clothing, and provided character building programs for children and adults. Christmas assistance provided to individuals. Also assisted in sending kids to summer camp. Director:Charmaine Harris, 252-243-5443 Now operating at one location with two Units. The main unit on Tarboro Street is serving K-8th grade and THE CLUB, Teen Center, which serves ages 13-19, is in the gymnasium. Currently over 300 members participate in programs supported by 10 professional staff and over 30 volunteers. The club provides year-round programs including After - School, Summer Camp, and sport leagues in basketball, football and cheerleading. The mission is "To inspire and enable all young people, especially those that need us most, to realize their full potential as productive responsible and caring citizens." The B&G Club serves youth through -- Education & Technology, Sports & Recreation, Character & Leadership, and the Arts & Spiritual Development. St. John Community Development Corporation, Inc. 1114 119 E. Pender St., Wilson, NC 27893 Director: Dr. Michael S. Bell, 252-265-9764 The St. John CDC provides educational, vocational, economic, and social support to the residents of Wilson through its S.A.Y.-Save A Youth afterschool, vocational, gang prevention, and summer camp programs; community food pantry, weekly community meals and transitional housing for the homeless. Website: www.stjohncdcwilson.org. SHELTER, INC. 1103 WESLEY 106 E. Vance St., Wilson, NC 27893 Director: Lynne White, 252-291-2344 Wesley Shelter provides the following services to our community: Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services, Emergency Shelter, 24 Hour Crisis Line, Displaced Homemaker Program, Spanish Outreach Mission, and The Clothes Line. In 2012, 5184 shelter nights were provided to 98 women & 64 children who were victims of domestic violence, sexual assault or homelessness. In addition, 15,552 meals were provided. 553 victims were served through court advocacy, safety planning and temporary restraining orders. 48 sexual assault victims were served and 96 individuals received counseling. 266 women and 140 children were served by our Hispanic Outreach Mission. Wesley Shelter helped 53 women secure either full time or part time employment. 41 educational presentations and trainings were made to the community. Hundreds of community members donated to The Clothes Line. Volunteers assist in all programs. Website: www.wesleyshelter.org 1501 Boy Scouts, East Carolina Council, P.O. Box 1698, Kinston, NC 28503-1698 252-522-1521 Works through community groups to instill values in youth 6 - 21, necessary to make ethical life-long decisions using outdoor settings. Website: www.eccbsa.org 1502 Wilson Community Health Center, 303 E. Green St., Wilson, NC 27893 252-243-9800 Providing a full range of Medical services. Dispensing Pharmacy on-site. Free Delivery. Dental Care available off-site. Affordable Care Act Enrollment Specialists available to assist community residents in choosing an appropriate health insurance plan. Owned and operated by Carolina Family Health Centers, Inc. 1503 Children's Home Society of NC, P.O. Box 14608, Greensboro, NC. 27415 800-632-1400 A leader in transforming families and communities so children can thrive. Programs include: Adoption, foster care, birth parent services, family life education, teen pregnancy prevention and family support. 1504 HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, WILSON AREA, 405 W. Nash St., Suite 203, Wilson, NC 27893 252-291-0816. Wilson Area Habitat for Humanity is a Christian housing ministry that builds, rehabs or repairs decent, affordable housing for qualified low income families. Website: www.wilsonhabitat.org 1505 HOPE STATION (Wilson County Interfaith Services, Inc.) 309 Goldsboro St. E., Wilson, NC 27893 252-291-7278 Provides food for persons who are hungry, shelter for men who are homeless, financial assistance for persons in crisis, GED classes, and Christmas toys for hundreds of children. Website: www.hopestation-wilson.org 1506 IMAGINATION STATION SCIENCE & HISTORY MUSEUM 224 E. Nash St., Wilson, NC 27893 252-291-5113. Provides hands-on science activities and educational opportunities to citizens of eastern North Carolina. Website: www.imaginescience.org 1507 Opportunities Industrialization Center of Wilson, Inc. (O.I.C.), 801 Reid St. E., Wilson, NC 27893 252-291-0038. A multifaceted community resource center with programs designed to foster self-sufficiency. Website: www.oicwilson.com 1508 SPECIAL OLYMPICS - Wilson 500 Sunset Rd., Wilson, NC 27893, 252-399-2285. Provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness and to demonstrate courage. Wilson County Office of Senior Citizen Affairs 1107 2306 Cedar Run Pl., Wilson, NC 27893 Director: Debbie Raper, 252-237-1303 60,132 meals were served by volunteers to 255 homebound individuals, while 120 individuals were fed 16,475 meals at congregate sites. Transportation was also provided to 17 seniors for 3,392 trips to congregate sites. Crisis Center 1109 Wilson P.O. Box 8026, Wilson, NC 27894 Director: Nancy Sallenger, 252-237-5156 50 volunteers per week provide 24/7 telephone assistance to callers needing information, referrals, or someone who will listen and care. Telephone number for AA, NA, Al-Anon, and an after-hours connection to services for domestic violence, rape, and mental health emergencies. Incoming calls for 2012 totaled 10,304. A separate Teen Help Line provided assistance to 2,416 callers. The 24-hr Spanish information hotline, Centro De Crisis/Linea De Ayuda Hispaña, answered 1,261 calls. Daily Reassurance Calls were made to 602 senior citizens or disabled adults each day for a telephone visit, safety check, or reminder to take medications resulting in over 213,226 outgoing calls for 2012. Wilson Youth United -The SPOT 1113 910 Tarboro St., Wilson, NC. 27893 Director: Matt Edwards, 252-991-4018 S-haring P-ositive O-utcomes T-ogether with kids and families in Wilson. The SPOT serves at-risk youth in a dedicated 30,000 sq. ft. facility. 7 professional staff, serving youth ages 5-18 in a structured program environment, make up our team. The SPOT is a 21st Century learning site, home to a Teen Center, 2 Technology labs, 8 classrooms, Music Room, Art Room, and Gymnasium with emphasis on education, health & physical fitness, and decreasing risk factors for our kids in Wilson County. Year round programs include Summer Camps, After School, Sport Leagues, and Outreach Programs targeting gang and youth violence prevention. Website: www.thewilsonspot.org Y.O.U.T.H. of Wilson 1112 701 S. Tarboro St., Wilson, NC 27893 Director: Tammy Daniel, 252-243-3675 A Referral Only agency that provides prevention and intervention services to youth ages 6 - 17. These services include: One-on-One/Couple Mentoring, Community Service/Restitution for Juvenile Court, Psychological Services and Gang Graffiti Removal. Referral sources include Division of Juvenile Justice, Department of Social Services, Wilson County Schools, Law Enforcement Agencies, Teen Court, and other youth serving agencies. In 2012, this agency served over 400 youth, included over 3,000 community service hours performed and over $4,000 in restitution paid to victims. Our mission includes positively developing our youth to be successful youth today and as adults, rehabilitating youth offenders and compensating victims of juvenile crimes. Website: www.youthofwilson.org Designations (minimum $25.00) may also be made to the following Designation-Only Agencies
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