United Way Campaign 2013

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What is the United Way? In 1959, the United Fund of Wilson County was organized at a meeting in the Cherry Hotel. The goal for this initial fundraising effort was set at $79,568.30.Today, the organization we now call United Way raises more than one-million dollars annually to fund human service agencies helping people in Wilson County.

Far from being just a once-a-year presence, United Way is an integral part of the community it serves. Each member agency’s program is a part of a total health, welfare, and character building program designed to meet the needs of the community. Because of this fact, United Way has a responsibility to consider the community program as a whole and each agency’s relation to the total program.

United Way helps people help themselves and one another by uniting the community’s volunteer fundraising efforts in a manner that: • builds a strong spirit of community volunteerism; • responds to needs that can’t be met through public expenditures; • is accountable to the giver and the receiver for dollars and programs; • operates in a cost effective manner.

What qualifies an agency to become a United Way agency?

An organization must be not-for-profit with 501(c)(3) status, offer a human service based on documented community need, be governed by volunteers, and have sound financial management. When an agency requests admittance to the United Way, the Finance Committee makes a recom-

mendation to the Board of Directors after reviewing the agency. After an agency has been approved, the Budgets & Admissions Committee has the responsibility of making a funding recommendation to the United Way Board of Directors.

What does United Way require of its agencies?

First, United Way requires that each year, the agencies submit a proposed budget, along with a plan for programming and an independent audit. A quarterly financial report is also turned in to the United Way office. Accountability is important to the donors, the recipients, and for the agency itself. Secondly, agencies are required to provide United Way with a monthly report on who is benefiting from their services (Names of individuals are not given to the United Way). Many times these statistics alone compel a donor to give. The facts and figures are the actual proof that United

Way works in helping agencies help people every day of the year. Human interest stories are gathered by United Way and shared with the media. The good news of agencies helping people is the foundation for all United Way promotion, publicity and education. People helping people is the whole reason for United Way in the first place. Finally, the United Way requires that agencies identify themselves as United Way agencies. It is important that the connection between contributions through United Way and services to people in need be made again and again.

How do agencies benefit by being United Way agencies?

Without having to concentrate primarily on fundraising, United Way agencies can spend their energies doing what they do best -- caring for people. Volunteers and paid staff are able to focus on meeting needs rather than finding dollars. It becomes possible to plan programs for the future, knowing that monthly income is secure. Some agencies must depend on other sources of income in addition

to United Way’s allocation. Dollars come from local, state, and federal governments, memberships, grants and other fundraising projects. Currently, the agencies can hold three supplemental fundraising events annually, which must be approved by the Budgets & Admissions Committee/Finance Committee, so that the integrity of “one community-wide campaign” can be maintained.

Who runs the United Way? Wilson County citizens run United Way. Just as agencies have a volunteer Board of Directors, so does United Way. Paid staff (3 full-time and 1 part-time) understand their functions to support the volunteer leadership of United Way of Wilson County. One important aspect of this organization is that all decisions are made by local volunteers. Participation in state and national United Way activities does not mean we are a chapter or a branch that receives directives from “on high”. Rather, the state and national groups work for us, providing support for the local operation, right here in Wilson County.

Why does United Way work?

The commitment of United Way of Wilson County volunteers is to respond to real community needs with action. The promise of United Way is that citizens will be asked to give only once a year, and donors are guaranteed their dollars will make a difference.

The strength of this United Way, after 50 years of service to Wilson County, is that our people care about one another! http://www.unitedwayofwilson.org

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2013 Chairman’s Message It is truly an honor and a privilege to serve as the 2013 Campaign Chairman for the United Way of Wilson County.

Having been involved in some capacity with the United Way for more than 30 years, I recognize what a positive impact the United Way has on the communities it serves. Each year, thousands of lives are impacted positively in Wilson County by the 14 member agencies who work tirelessly to insure needs are met. We are all exposed to problems and unexpected circumstances that could on any given day lead us to a service that these agencies so aptly provide. The directors of the agencies are extremely dedicated and are experts at providing the needed services they specialize in. Their interaction and diverse contact listings insure those in need are connected to the correct sources for assistance.

As this seasons United Way campaign unfolds, we are committed to achiev-

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ing our fundraising goals as we “Reach for the Stars” in support of those in need. My Campaign Cabinet, comprised of volunteers throughout the community, is energetic Gary Williamson and focused on another successful year of fundraising as we strive to meet the many and diverse needs in Wilson County.

I want to thank all of the companies, businesses, and individuals who have supported the United Way over the years and plead with them to continue their support. The money, resources, volunteer hours, and other support you provide are vital in allowing the United Way and their member agencies to serve our citizens. Remember, funds raised locally

stay local and are available to support local agencies that then support local citizens in need. Your donations make a difference in the lives of so many within Wilson County and without your support many of those in need could go unserved. Thank you for all you do!

The United Way of Wilson County is fortunate to have such generous supporters representing all walks of life and the overall diversity of our community. I challenge you to continue as a supporter or to join us if you have not participated in the past. As the financial challenges created by a weak economy persist, your participation is needed more than ever. Our campaign theme this year is to “Reach for the Stars” as we strive to insure we have the funds available to meet every challenge possible. All donations are important, no matter the size. Every dollar counts!

All of us know someone who has been

touched by the United Way or one of their member agencies. All of us know someone who has occasionally needed assistance while facing unforeseen circumstances or earth shattering personal tragedies. All of us also realize that we could be that someone. If you have never given in the past, I challenge you to begin now to support this great organization. If you have given in the past, I challenge you to continue or to increase your support to whatever level you feel fits your ability.

Thank you for allowing me to serve in the role of Campaign Chairman for the United Way of Wilson County.

Sincerely, Gary Williamson 2013 Campaign Chairman United Way of Wilson County

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American Red Cross

AMERICAN RED CROSS

The American Red Cross has been part of the Wilson County community since 1917. The Red Cross was one of the charter members of Wilson County United Way when that organization formed in 1959.

Since 2011, astern North Carolina has seen the tragic tornadoes of April 16, 2011, the destruction caused by Hurricane Irene and, most recently along our Outer Banks, we witnessed a part of the strength of Hurricane Sandy that caused so much destruction in the northeastern United States. What was consistent with each of these storm systems was the involvement and response of the American Red Cross. Locally, the Frederick E. Turnage Chapter was instrumental in leading the responses to the April tornadoes and Hurricane Irene. Staff and volunteers from Wilson and the chapter’s other counties assisted citizens impacted by these storms. However, it’s not just the major storms that involve Red Cross response. This past year, the local American Red Cross responded to 188 single family fires, which were the most in its history that dates back to 1917. Of these 188 incidents, 49 were in Wilson County. In total the chapter delivered over $72,000 in direct financial assistance, not including the cost of hotel accommodations for clients rendered homeless by a house fire. On 450 occasions, someone rested their head in a local hotel following a disaster thanks to the Red Cross and its donors, of which United Way is a major partner.

The Red Cross helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to disasters. Health and safety training, the second of the Red Cross’ four primary services, meshes with disaster response. By learning CPR, first aid and family disaster preparation, individuals know what to do when a disaster strikes. Whether they have to abandon their homes or “shelter in place,” residents with Red Cross training know how to respond and maintain safe conditions for them-

selves and others. In keeping with advancing technology and new methods of communication, the American Red Cross has created apps for use on smart phones and iPad’s that help communicate and provide lifesaving information to the general public.

This past year 2,642 local citizens downloaded lifesaving apps to their smart phones and or iPad’s; 83,417 local residents accessed lifesaving information via our website; 75,488 local residents accessed lifesaving information via our Facebook and Twitter accounts.

The Red Cross’ third major program line is blood collection. The American Red Cross provides about half of the nation’s blood supply. Local volunteers assist paid medical professionals at blood drives to collect blood donations. Turnage chapter donors gave 13,162 units of blood in the 2013 fiscal year. With one unit saving up to three people’s lives, that is 39,486 lives saved by this program alone.

Service to the armed forces is the fourth Red Cross mission. When family emergencies arise, the Red Cross provides the communications link between service members and their families. Red Cross volunteers verify the family emergency and work through the chain of command to arrange emergency leave, even from battlefields in Asia or ships at sea.

The Turnage Chapter handled 249 such contacts last fiscal year.

The American Red Cross has been part of the Wilson County community since 1917. The Red Cross was one of the charter members of Wilson County United Way when that organization formed in 1959. Since July 1, 2010, the Wilson office has been part of the five-county Turnage Chapter, with its main office in Rocky Mount.

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THE ARC OF WILSON Throughout the year, adult consumers of The Arc of Wilson County gather several times a month, if not each week. On Sunday evenings, one can walk into the AMF Bowling Alley and find Noah’s Friends’ Bowling League competing. The Arc is able to take a few bowlers to the Special Olympic State Games where the teams compete against other individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities(I/ DD) from all over North Carolina. We are lucky that Wilson has such a great community where this group of about 40 adults ranging in age from 16 to their 60s can take over the bowling alley for two hours. The best way to see what The Arc of Wilson County does is to come and visit on one of the Sundays that we are at the bowling alley and see how much fun we have.

Other programs for the adults with I/DD include the monthly BINGO gatherings where we play BINGO and celebrate birthdays at The SPOT, the six dances held each year at The Wilson Moose Lodge where the Women of the Moose provide refreshments, Thirsty Thursdays with The Tobs, and The Hope Singers.

The Hope Singers is a group of about 25 adults with I/DD that practice several times a month at The SPOT from the fall until their concert at the Wilson County Agricultural Center in the spring. The performers sing together as a group for one portion of the concert and the other part of the concert highlights several performers who sing solos along with a CD. The concert is one of the most anticipated events of the year for The Arc of Wilson County and especially for the performers. The Noah’s Friends’ advisory board (a group of parents and volunteers) provide refreshments at the concert as well as many items that are raffled off including a quilt and baked goods.

This past year, The Hope Singers have performed at The Arc of Wilson’s 20th Anniversary Taste of Wilson, BB&T’s United Way Kickoff, and an

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open house for a local business in Rocky Mount. They have also traveled to the State Capitol building to sing Christmas carols in front of tourists, performed at several local churches, sang the national anthem at a Wilson Tobs game, and had one of the most successful concerts in the past few years.

The success of The Hope Singers and The Arc of Wilson County is only possible because of the great community that Wilson is. No matter where The Arc takes a group of consumers we are always welcomed with open arms and kind hearts.

The Arc of Wilson County would like to thank each and every individual, family, and business that supports us through membership, donations, and participation in order to provide these needed programs for ALL people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Wesley Shelter, Inc. Ending Violence - Rebuilding Lives 106 E. Vance Street, Wilson, NC 27893

252-291-2344

www.wesleyshelter.org

Since 1983, Wesley Shelter, a United Way Agency has been serving the Wilson community through its many programs.

• DOMESTIC VIOLENCE • SEXUAL ASSAULT • HOMELESSNESS • SAFE HOUSE • 24 HOUR CRISIS LINE • WOMEN’S CENTER FOR LIFE MANAGEMENT • CHILDREN’S SERVICES • DISPLACED HOMEMAKER PROGRAM • HISPANIC OUTREACH MISSION • THE CLOTHES LINE

We could not do this without the ongoing generous support of the Wilson community.

Your time, goods, services, financial donations and support through United Way enable us to make a difference in the lives of others every single day.

THANK YOU to all that help us!

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Affordable Medical and Pharmacy Services available at the following locations: Freedom Hill Community Health Center 162 NC Hwy. 33 East, Princeville, NC 252-641-0514

Harvest Family Health Center

8282 NC Hwy. 58 South, Elm City, NC 252-443-7744

CFHC Dental Services at Harvest 8282 NC Hwy. 58 South, Elm City, NC 252-443-7744 x4

Wilson Community Health Center 303 East Green St., Wilson, NC 252-243-9800

Nationally Accredited

Member Agency

Now offering transportation and pharmacy delivery services!

The team at OUR Bridgestone Wilson Plant supported the United Way with $331,603.50.

Thank you for your caring and generosity.

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GIRL SCOUT COUNCIL “Come right over! I’ve got something for the girls of Savannah, and all of America, and all the world, and we’re going to start it tonight.”

Girl Scout Founder Juliette Gordon Low to her cousin Nina Anderson Pape in 1912

Girl Scouts has been building girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place, for over 100 years. The first Girl Scout troop in North Carolina was organized in 1918, and Girl Scouts has been serving girls in Wilson County since 1949. Girl Scouts remains the only organization in Wilson County focused solely on girls – their health, well-being, and overall development.

Girl Scouting provides an environment where girls discover what they can do, learn to connect with others, and take action to improve the world around them.

The Girl Scout Community Outreach Program provides leadership development programming to schoolaged girls in underserved areas of Wilson County where participation in youth development programs like Girl Scouting is hindered by financial hardship, lack of transportation, lack of volunteer leadership, and language barriers. Girl Scouts served 323 girls through its outreach this past program year, and anticipates serving over 400 throughout the 2013-2014 program year.

In a safe and accepting environment, girls in the Community Outreach Program follow the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, an evidencebased program designed to cultivate value-driven, community conscious, and confident young women. By completing series of activities within the Girl Scout Leadership Experience – Journeys, Badges, and Awards – girls learn to discover themselves, their strengths and values, connect with others in meaningful ways, and take

action to make their communities better. All activities are hands-on, are girl-led, and involve cooperation with their peers.

This girl-driven program provides a group of girls with 6-8 week sessions that focus on one Leadership Journey, a badge from the Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting, or special topic area. The Girl Scout Troop Pathway, which follows a more traditional Girl Scout Troop experience, provides year-round programming to a specific group of girls, and is facilitated largely by volunteer leadership from our community partnership sites.

In partnership with the United Way of Wilson County, Inc., the Girl Scout Community Outreach Program provides girls with opportunities for developing new leadership skills, increasing financial literacy, learning how to prevent bullying, gaining confidence, and discovering the fun of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). There is a world of possibilities to explore and Girl Scouting allows girls to explore in an environment that is creative, encouraging and positive.

Girl Scouts relies on community support to provide program opportunities to all girls. United Way has provided that support for many years—helping Girl Scouts to become the nation’s premier leadership organization dedicated solely to all girls.

Community partnerships in Wilson County include: The SPOT; Whitfield Homes, El Ramey Circle and E. B. Jordan Homes; Jones Elementary summer camp program; The Reid Street Center; and the Williams Day Camp.

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DIVERSIFIED OPPORTUNITIES “Partnering with Diversified Opportunities allows us to control overhead and maximize our profitability expectations” said Michael Jones, President of 3C Inc. (Carolina Cabinet Co., Inc). Several months ago, production teams from Diversified and 3C joined together to supply display components to one of 3C’s national retail customers. Components are fabricated at 3C and sent to DOI for bracket assembly and packaging. By working together, 3C is providing valuable hands-on vocational training to the more than 250 persons that participate in DOI’s programs annually.

Diversified Opportunities, Inc., established in 1975, is Wilson County’s Community Rehabilitation Program and is located at 1010 Herring Avenue.

DOI’s mission is to provide vocational evaluations, training and job placement services to persons with disabilities so that they may secure an optimal earned income and live and work as independently as possible within their community. Since its inception, DOI has served nearly 8,000 individuals and generates an economic impact within the Wilson community of approximately $4,500,000 annually. Local business partners contract with Diversified Opportunities to provide their businesses with hand assembly and inspections, bulk mailing services, kitting and packaging which in turn allows our trainees to learn valuable marketable skills while earning a paycheck. Upon completion of the work training program, DOI assists trainees with job placement and job retention services. Business partners in training and job placement include the City of Wilson and Wilson County, WilMed, Bridgestone, UTC Aerospace, BB&T, Wal-Mart, Cargill, Wilson Tobs, Dollar General, Piggly Wiggly, Towe Insurance, Action Staffing, Prime Time Tobacco, Wilson County Schools, Budd Group, Jak’s Grill, Marshall’s, Alliance One, Bruce Foods, McDonalds, Papa Johns, Golden Corral, Pizza Hut, Bills BBQ, Holden Temporaries, Wilson Chamber of Commerce, Wilson Printing, NC Public School Maintenance Association, Weener Plastics, Churchwell’s Jewelers, Great American Trading, D. B. Sheffield, Greenlight, Emco Wheaton, Anita’s Marketing Concepts and Holiday Inn Express.

Diversified Opportunities program service partners include NC Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, NC Division of Mental Health/Intellectual Developmental Disabilities/and Substance Abuse Services, Eastpointe, Wilson County Schools, NC Department of Public Instruction, Wilson County Department of Social Services, Eastern North Carolina School for the Deaf, NC Division of Services

for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, and NC Division of Services for the Blind.

Diversified Opportunities is proud of the fact that it has 100% participation in the United Way Annual Giving Campaign and routinely receives the Diamond Award for its per capita giving. Diversified Opportunities wishes to thank all those who support the United Way of Wilson County. Because of you, we are “reaching for the stars”!

Family Store We Need Your Donations Of Clothing And Household Items!

All Are Tax Deductible Contributions

Call 243-2696 For Pick-Up or Drop off at 112 W. Hines St. Downtown Wilson

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After-School Program The SPOT

910 Tarboro St., Wilson, NC 27893

Join NOW!

“My SPOT” plan $75.00 monthly (Includes summer camp 2014) Other plans available to meet your budget!

• Homework assistant/tutoring • Recreation & Games • Character & Leadership Skills • Spiritual Development • Sports Leagues • TEEN PROGRAMS DAILY until 8:00 pm

Join the Hunt Junior Warriors Today!!!

11 & 12 Year Old Football Players Needed

This project received support from the

For Details Call 252-991-4018 Visit us ONLINE: www.thewilsonspot.org

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st. John community development corporation The St. John Community Development Corporation (SJCDC) is a state chartered non-profit corporation. The faith-based organization was founded in 1998 through the St. John AME Zion Church. The SJCDC mission is fulfilled through the integration of two principal approaches: to foster economic development and improve social services and to create community health and empowerment. The organization believes in: 1) providing social and educational services that help to create positive change in individuals and families; and 2) creating and facilitating economic development opportunities through real estate and workforce development.

SJCDC is dedicated to decreasing the homelessness problem in the commu-

nity. The CDC provides housing for men who are in need of shelter at the St. John House for Men. This program not only provides housing, but also provides assistance with securing employment and developing a financial plan for a smooth transition to independent living.

The St. John CDC established the S.A.Y. – Save a Youth Program in 2005.

The SAY after school and summer camp programs serve more than 350 youth each year. Over the past 4 years, more than 95% of the students attending the S.A.Y. programs have met or exceeded state and local standards in core academic areas and promotional requirements. The SAY gang prevention program integrates gang involvement

education and prevention measures through its after school, vocational and summer programs. The S.A.Y. Vocational Program serves Wilson County Youth ages 14-17 that are courtinvolved or at risk of academic or social challenges. The program provides more than 30 youth with vocational skills training, apprenticeship opportunities, social skill building, life skills and academic support. St. John has also partnered with the City of Wilson and the Whirligig Park Project to provide vocational training and employment opportunities for unemployed and underemployed young adults ages 18-30.

The SJCDC is currently providing 24 jobs (both full and part-time) through its youth programs and the CDC office

and will be adding additional job opportunities with its economic development projects.

St. John’s community development projects include the Expanding Economic Opportunities (EEO) and the Wilson Renaissance Center (WRC) projects. The CDC has acquired the former Terminal Building on East Nash Street as part of its EEO project. The EEO project will stimulate economic growth in the East Wilson community by providing a retail shop, mini-grocery and ice cream/deli shop. A future phase of the EEO project includes moving the current transitional housing facility to the second floor of the building on Nash

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Mental Health Association In Wilson County

MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION

We want people to know that there IS help out there. Those who attend the groups enjoy being around people going through the same thing and being able to talk openly about it.

Recent figures show that 5.3 million Americans may currently be suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s is one of several diseases that cause dementia, which is defined as a loss of mental abilities in two or more areas such as language, memory, and visual and spatial awareness.

Watching a loved one slip away during the course of this disease is heartbreaking and can be physically and psychologically demanding. The Mental Health Association in Wilson County sponsors an Alzheimer’s Family Support Group that meets twice a month in order to provide support and information to caretakers of Alzheimer’s patients.

“We want people to know that there IS help out there,” said Monique Batchelor, the group’s facilitator. “Those who attend the groups enjoy being around people going through the same thing and being able to talk openly about it.”

Batchelor is a psychiatric nurse at Longleaf Neuro-Medical Treatment Center in Wilson and has a master’s of science degree in nursing education.

“I love caring for people with Alzheimer’s, but helping the caregivers is my passion,” Batchelor said.

The Alzheimer’s support group meets on the first Tuesday of each month from 6 to 7 p.m. and the third Tuesday of each month from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Both groups meet at Spring Arbor Assisted Living at 2405 Ward Blvd. in Wilson. The group is free and open to anyone with a friend or loved one suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.

“One of our regular attendees’ husband is in the early stages of Alzheimer’s and doesn’t necessarily need all of

the information we’re putting out there, but she writes down everything in case she needs it later,” Batchelor said. “She comes for the camaraderie and last year we were able to provide her with comfort and support when she lost her sister. That’s really why we’re here – to support one another.”

In addition to running the Alzheimer’s Family Support Group, funding from the United Way, memberships and fundraising activities enable the Mental Health Association in Wilson County to assist our local mentally ill population find the services they need, help financially with emergency situations, and helps our board and volunteers advocate locally and at state and national levels, host or take part in seminars, workshops, health fairs and community events that reach over 4,000 citizens and distribute approximately 30,000 pieces of educational material each year.

One of MHA-Wilson’s largest projects each year is Operation Santa Claus, when over 2,000 gifts are distributed in December to over 900 persons living in area mental health facilities. For many of these patients, the gifts received through Operation Santa Claus will be the only ones they receive during the holiday season.

The Mental Health Association is located in the United Way of Wilson building at 509 W. Nash Street, Wilson.

A full library of books and literature regarding all kinds of mental health issues, obtaining a diagnosis and treatment options is available at the office location. MHA-Wilson can be reached by phone at (252) 243-2773 and via email at mhawilson@nc.rr.com.

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Salvation Army

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB

Salvation army

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB

Inspiring and enabling young people...

The mission of the Boys & Girls Club is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.

The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club began its children’s programming in 1957. The Club provides daily after school activities that focus on academic enrichment, Bible Studies, arts and crafts, and a host of recreational activities, including competitive, organized sports teams. Our after school program runs from the time kids get out of school until 7 p.m.

The Boys & Girls Club builds character through everyday leadership and guidance in behavior and attitude. Trained professional staff provides positive adult mentors and role models. Our programs help young people succeed in school, stay healthy, learn important life skills, and pursue interests in the arts and sports.

Most importantly, The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club shows our youth that someone cares about them and wants them to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.

The Boys & Girls Club offers a variety of programs to help children strengthen their skills and increase their development emotionally, socially, mentally and physically. These programs focus on areas such as character and leadership development, which empowers youth to support and influence their Club and community, sustain meaningful relationships with others, develop a positive self-image, and respect their own and others’ cultural identities.

Education and career development enables youth to become proficient in basic educational disciplines, apply learning to everyday situations, and embrace technology to achieve success in a career.

Health and life skills develop young people’s capacity to engage in positive behaviors that nurture their own wellbeing, set personal goals, and achieve those goals.

Our arts programs enable youth to develop their creativity and cultural awareness through knowledge and appreciation of the visual arts, crafts, and performing arts.

Our spiritual development programs provide youth with the opportunity to learn about God and how faith plays a role in our day-to-day life. We also participate in Power Hour (homework assistance), Smart Moves (life skills), and many other programs to help enrich our youths’ lives.

Summer camp is another service we provide to our community. Our summer day camp has a rich history

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of providing participants with an enriching experience which is usually the highlight of their summer vacation.

Over the years, camp counselors and staff have witnessed real academic growth among our campers. We believe that we are making a sound investment in the youth of our community. Our camp runs from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and includes breakfast, lunch and snack.

One of our main focuses for both after school and summer camp is education. After school, our kids participate in power hour (homework assistance) where kids are given a quiet place to work on homework, and a chance to ask questions and get help. At summer camp, kids spend an hour a day practicing their reading and math skills. We also have several sports programs that are offered, as such as, tackle football, basketball and cheerleading.

The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club is a safe place for the children in our community to learn and grow – all while having fun. Come and see why we call it, “The Positive Place for Kids”. For More information, please call us at 252-243-5443.

The Arc is committed to securing for all people with developmental disabilities, the opportunity to choose and realize their goals of where and how they learn, live, work and play.

The Arc is further committed to reducing the incidence and limiting the consequences of mental retardation through education, research, and advocacy with the support of families, friends and the community.

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SALVATION ARMY

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Mission Statement The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the Universal Christian Church.

Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God: Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

During the year of 2012, the Army provided assistance at Christmas to more than 1400 individuals including 956 children who received toys by way of the Army’s toy store and 268 families that received food for Christmas dinner. Our service to the community is not just seasonal by involves year round support.

Throughout 2012, the Army, through its social services program, provided assistance to more than 1950 individuals. These services included clothing, food, rental assistance, utility assistance, prescription assistance and other assistance that included fans, fuel, gas and furniture to fire victims. These are just a few of the services rendered to citizens of Wilson and Wilson County during 2012 and since 1927.

Salvation Army volunteers visit nursing care facilities, homes and hospitals each month reaching more than 1,800 individuals with a kind word and a friendly smile. Gifts are given to residents of these facilities during the Christmas season.

The Salvation Army summer camp program provides a safe haven for children during the summer.

Camp Walter Johnson, located outside Lexington, NC, has proven to be a very popular spot for many children from the Wilson community. The camp provides education, recreation as well as opportunities for the development of life long friendships.

The Salvation Army needs your support through the United Way to fulfill its ongoing mission to meet the demand for its services to the needy members of our community. The cost is great but the need is greater The Army seeks to provide light in a time of darkness for many families in our community.

As a member agency of the United Way of Wilson County, the social services department of the Army is a crisis ministry to meet the needs of those in emergency circumstances. The purpose is to provide temporary emergency assistance for distressed individuals and families throughout Wilson County.

Our assistance is given on an emergency basis. Insufficient funds make it almost impossible to “carry” families or individuals over an indefinite period of time. Our mission is to meet the need at the point of need.

The Salvation Army began serving Wilson County on April 2, 1927. The Army celebrated eighty-six years of service to the citizen of Wilson County on April 2, 2013. The Army has been a member agency of the United Way since 1959.

A CASE HISTORY Recently, a man from Tennessee, who had been estranged from his wife and children for some time, came to us needing assistance. He had been in contact with his wife, who was living with family here in Wilson, and they were going to see if they could try to work things out together again. She said she would try with the condition that he had to come to Wilson and return with them on the bus.

Neither of them had a vehicle. He had no place to stay while he was waiting for the appointed time for them to leave by bus. The Salvation Army provided funding for him to be housed at a local hotel for three nights as well as providing a food parcel

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Home Delivered Meals Congregate Meals General Transportation Information & Referral Wilson Focal Point On Aging

for he and his family to eat from on their trip back to Tennessee. Another church in Tennessee had provided the funds for the purchase of the bus tickets. We cannot always meet the entire need of those who come to us, but one thing we offer is a helping hand and hope, which is found only in Christ Jesus For more information about all our programs or about how to volunteer, please contact Major Fred Thornhill or any of our staff at 252-243-2696. You are also invited to visit our office at 316 S. Tarboro Street.

The hours are from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

WESLEY SHELTER

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What would you do if you or someone you knew or loved lived in a relationship of fear? What if you never knew when a punch, a slap, a push, or some terrible verbal threat would come? What if you wanted to get help but were afraid to tell anyone what was happening because the abuser’s retribution would be swift and sure? Would you know what to do or who to call if you were sexually assaulted? What if you found yourself and your children homeless?

United Way Member Agency Since 1984 Wesley Shelter is celebrating 30 years of service to the Wilson community this year. Wesley Shelter started in 1983 as a shelter for battered women and children through First Methodist Church outreach and has grown into comprehensive services for domestic violence, sexual assault victims and their families, and homeless women and children. Hundreds of women and children are served through the various programs including the 24 hour crisis line and response, victim advocacy, safety planning, safe shelter, life skill and GED/ESL classes, counseling, support groups, job search, transportation and more. Male victims are also assisted. All services offered in English are also offered in Spanish through bilingual staff in the Hispanic Outreach Program.

Domestic violence and sexual assault affects all races, ages, cultures, religions and socioeconomic levels and to make an impact, the entire community must be involved in the mission. The Shelter has seen many success stories thanks to dedicated staff, committed board and tremendous community support. Vital community partnerships are in place to help victims and their families while maximizing resources.

Wesley Shelter receives Federal and State grants, City and County funding but it is the Wilson County individuals, businesses, churches, civic groups and the United Way that provide most of the ongoing financial support. The Clothes Line, Wesley Shelter’s resale store, is generously supported by the community through contributions of clothing, household goods and more. The Clothes Line provides revenue to help fund programs and is a resource for Wesley Shelter clients.

Victim needs are continually assessed and some of the new upcoming programs include a community educa-

tor to focus on prevention efforts, an attorney to assist victims, an outreach and engagement specialist to reach underserved Spanish speaking individuals and a regional initiative with other shelters.

Hundreds of women and children are helped by Wesley Shelter each year. Every single day someone’s life is positively impacted. Wesley Shelter is extremely grateful to all who support this huge mission by giving their time, talent, goods and money to make it happen.

In honor of the 30 year anniversary, Wesley Shelter had its inaugural Strong Soles 5K Walk and Run and Men’s Pump It Up Dash in May. Men donned high heels to dash 30 yards to show their support of the cause. Local artists painted beautiful chairs for a silent auction at a reception. This fun event was supported by great community participation and is scheduled to occur again in 2014.

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Statistical Highlights from last year 1300: Those served through the many programs.

168: Women and children sheltered. Some need short term shelter while others stay up to 10 weeks.

553: Victims served with court advocacy, temporary restraining orders, safety planning and support through the civil and legal system.

48: Rape and sexual assault victims served with crisis support.

95: Children who received child care while mothers were in classes.

15: Children who received tutoring by Barton College students.

100: Women who participated in the Displaced Homemaker Program. 41 found full time jobs.

266: Hispanic women served in Outreach; 140 children.

96: Those who received counseling.

132: Those who received a generous Christmas through community support.

136: Those who have received food, clothing, baby supplies.

65: Educational presentations and training to community.

500+: Transportation trips to appointments, job search, court, and to work.

45: Improvement Projects at Wesley Shelter supported by businesses, churches, groups and individuals.

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Wilson Co. Office of

Senior Citizen Affairs

SENIOR CITIZEN AFFAIRS

Wilson County Office of Senior Citizens Affairs, Inc. began serving home-delivered meals in March, 1981, starting with 25 meals being delivered.

We are now serving about 300 meals a day. The agency has 15 routes going all over the city of Wilson and the county areas. There are between 75 to 85 meals going out of First Presbyterian, and there are drop off points at Elm City, Stantonsburg, Lucama and we have a truck that delivers door to door about 23 meals a day out in the county. We are one of the few counties in North Carolina that delivers meals door to door out in the county. We also have a box meal program-these are 20 meals at the time that are delivered directly to the homes of clients waiting for the hot meal service.

The agency also has the congregate meal program in Wilson and Wilson County. That is where people 60 years of age or older and people that are disabled and willing to volunteer, go to eat lunch Monday thru Friday. We have sites in Stantonsburg, Lucama, Elm City and at Golden Leaf Apartments in the city of Wilson. Not only do the clients eat lunch, we have activities going on at each site. They have exercise equipment, play games, bingo, and special activities at each site.

The home-delivered meals program could not deliver as many meals as they do without the help of volunteers. They have over 360 people who volunteer. If anyone is interested in volunteering to deliver meals, please contact Lynn Helmer at 237-7623.

Courtesy of The United Way of Wilson

WILSON YOUTH United – S.P.O.T. The SPOT is proud to report that 98.4% of our after school kids passed to the next grade. However, we did not meet our goal of 100%. Many would say this is not realistic, but we ask ourselves, which one will we give up on...we just can’t give up, It’s time for us to step up, your United Way donations demand it and should demand it. . They, our community kids are to important and in 2013-14 we would like to reassure the Wilson Community that our goal is once again 100% passing. United Way funding make this and many other outcomes possible. As our name would suggest, the SPOT, S-haring P-ositive O-utcome T-ogether, we look forward to making your donation to the 2014 United Way Campaign count by serving all our SPOT members today and in the future.

In His Plan, Matt Edwards, Executive Director

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WILSON CRISIS CENTER Our mission at the Crisis Center is to extend a helping hand to those in need, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Since 1971 the Wilson Crisis Center has been talking with people to assess their needs and if necessary refer to the appropriate resources. All calls are confidential.

Each caller is treated with respect and dignity, realizing that sometimes it is difficult to ask for help. Volunteers are trained to talk with callers. Anyone calling 252-237-5156 can immediately talk with someone who will listen and care.

There is a wealth of information available at the Crisis Center and all calls are not crisis calls. Some of the more common problems addressed include financial difficulties, substance abuse, domestic violence, mental health emergencies, relationship difficulties, loneliness, depression, and thoughts of suicide. With the N. C. Mental Health Reform, the agency is seeing more mental health related calls, which include suicide calls. Incoming calls for 2012 totaled 10,304. With all the calls we are receiving in 2013, we will definitely exceed 2012 totals.

Help resources may be many of the agencies in Wilson, and may also include toll free numbers, support groups, or just information. The Crisis Center is also the telephone number for Alcoholics Anonymous, Al-Anon, Narcotics Anonymous, and maintains the current meeting information in the area. In addition, the Center is an afterhours contact to the domestic violence shelter, rape crisis, mental health center, and homeless shelters.

There is a separate Teen Help Line, 252-243-6444, available Monday through Friday between 4-8 p.m. Older teens and young adult volunteers talk with teens about their questions and concerns. Many calls about sex, pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, and relationship difficulties have been addressed. The Teen help Line provided assistance to 2,416 callers during 2012. The word has really spread and the teens are actively utilizing the help line by texting/calling. The teens collected and delivered over 850 “Wish

Courtesy of The United Way of Wilson

Our mission at the Wilson Crisis Center is to extend a helping hand to those in need, 24 hours a day, every day. Since 1971 the Wilson Crisis Center has been talking with people to assess their needs and, if necessary, refer to the appropriate resources. All calls are confidential.

Bags.” The “Wish Bags” are filled with soap, deodorant, shampoo, towels, washcloths, toothpaste, paper products, and other necessities to seniors, disabled, and mentally challenged individuals. What a worthwhile service to the Wilson community! Teens made history this year with the first SeniorSenior Prom in Wilson County. Over 300 seniors and 40 teens took part in the festivities. Fike’s SADD Club put on the prom in partnership with the Wilson Crisis Center. Food and music was enjoyed by all. The prom brought the younger and older generations together.

Since 2001, a separate hotline has been available to help the growing Spanish speaking community. Centro De Crisis/Linea De Ayuda Hispana,

(252)237-7626, is a 24-hour information and referral hotline that has assisted hundreds of callers since it began.

Callers hear a Spanish message giving a host of information about community resources, addresses, hours of service and if an interpreter is needed at the service agency. The total number of calls for 2012 was 1,261.

In addition to the incoming calls, volunteers also make outgoing calls to senior citizens and disabled adults through the Daily Hello & Med-Calls Programs. Currently 602 people are called daily between 5:00 a.m. and 1:00 a.m. for a telephone visit, safety check, or a reminder to take medications. The total outgoing calls made in 2012 was 213,226. This service has enabled many to live in their homes longer, and has

relieved some stress on busy working families. Caring relationships have developed between the center and its clients. Recently two seniors did not answer their phones at designated times, the executive director checked on them. She went to their homes to discover one had fallen and the other was in the bed suffering from a stroke. Rescue calls were made and both received immediate care. Both were grateful to the Crisis Center. We are their family and the Crisis Center is a safety net for many that live alone. The executive director visits each person that is called so the Hello/Med-Calls recipients know who we are and she is aware of their surroundings, living conditions, and health needs.

Volunteers are essential to the Crisis

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Center. There is always a need for new volunteers who are willing to listen to others and help. Training is provided and scheduling of volunteer hours is flexible. Volunteers work 2 hour shifts from 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the office. At 8:00 p.m. the line is forwarded to a volunteer’s number for the overnight coverage. Even during inclement weather, the phone lines are operational and the service is available to callers and the seniors. Fifty+ volunteers are needed each week to provide this important service. You may call the Center at (252)237-5156 leave your name and address and an application will be mailed to you.

Some things our volunteers hear are: “Please help me….I am all alone and I am going to take the pills so I can have peace. I have no one and I have nothing to live for…Just tell me you care before I go.”

“I am in a motel with my three children and we have to be out by 11:00. We have nowhere to go and my husband is after me. He will kill me this time. Help my children!”

“I am so angry…..one of my fellow employees at work has been making rude remarks to me and I am going to lose it one day. What can I do?”

“My children need food….we have no electricity…. we are being evicted. Please help us!”

“I have an alcohol problem….I am so sick....I want a good life…..Where can I go?”

“You are my family…I have a doctor’s appointment next week and I have no one to take me. I have to keep the appointment because I have cancer. Please help me!”

“I wait by the phone for my call from the Crisis Center. I have no one to check on me. You care and I know I matter to you. If I were to fall or be sick, you would immediately be with me. You are my family and my security blanket.”

Ms. B: (The Crisis Center has called her since 2011.)

When I fell the Crisis Center came to my rescue. My daily “Hello Call” is at 4:30 but I was unable to answer.

The Executive Director came to check on me. She called 911 and they entered my house and found me unconscious on the floor in the kitchen. My hip was broken and I had several deep lacerations on my head.

They saved me and I am planning on going home soon because they will take care of me 24/7.”

Mr. W: (The Crisis Center has called him since

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2010.) They always call me 7 days a week at 7:30 P.M. On a Thursday night I was unable to answer the phone because I was the victim of a home invasion by two males. One answered the phone but the Crisis Center knew it wasn’t me. The Executive Director called 911 and they arrived to assist me. One of the males was kicking me and I was so frightened. The Executive Director stayed with me and gave me warm caring hugs. The Crisis Center saved my life. They are my family.”

Teen – 16 years old: Dropped out of school and got into trouble with drugs. Needed to do community service.

Volunteered at crisis center and saw he could achieve his goals. Took tests and now will enter the 10th grade this year at a high school. Still volunteers at the center and has assisted with several projects. “Helping others has had a positive effect on my life. The Teen Help Line has changed my whole attitude and outlook on making this a better world for all of us.”

Without the United Way and so many caring volunteers, the Wilson Crisis Center could not be there 24 hours a day, every day.

If you or someone you know need services or would like to volunteer please call Nancy Sallenger, Executive Director at 252-237-5156 or e-mail us at wcrisiscenter@yahoo.com.

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Y.O.U.T.H. OF WILSON

Y.O.U.T.H. of Wilson has dedicated 30 years of service to support young people Y.O.U.T.H. of Wilson County is a REFERRAL ONLY agency that provides prevention and intervention services to youth ages 6 - 17. These services include Mentoring, Community Service/ Restitution and Psychological Services.

Referral sources include Division of Juvenile Justice, Department of Social Services, Wilson County Schools, Law Enforcement Agencies, Teen Court and other youth serving agencies. Our mission includes positively developing our youth to be successful youth today and as adults, rehabilitating youth offenders and compensating victims of juvenile crimes.

The key to successfully carrying out this mission each year are the volunteers that give many hours to the youth referred to these programs. Each program has volunteers that are unique in what they do for the youth.

The volunteers for the Mentoring Program spend a minimum of 8 hours each month with a youth that they have been matched with in this program.

Imagine as a young person having someone that you can talk to when you are having a bad day or share a celebration that happen at school, such as being named “Student of the Month”, or even just going to a movie and sharing some popcorn for some fun. These volunteers assist these young people with academics, character development, career development, health and nutrition and other areas of their lives. Many of these volunteers spend on average 12-15 hours per month with the young person with whom they are matched.

We are thankful to our volunteers: Tracy Farmer, Shirley Powell, Grady Daniels, Tierra Best, LaToga Artis, Jamario Holmes, Ronald Coley, Pam Evans, Marvin Watson and Dawn Wilkins for the many hours that they spend and the dedication they have for the young people at Y.O.U.T.H. of Wilson.

The volunteers for the Community Service/Restitution Program are the many Community Service Worksites

that are valuable to our program. These are the work sites that agree to supervise our youth when we place a young person at this site to perform their community service or the work sites that our organization partners with to complete valuable projects. The work sites include: B.O. Barnes Elementary School, Beddingfield High School, Springfield Middle School, Forest Hills Middle School, Winstead Elementary School, Wesley Shelter, Wilson Crisis Center, Wilson Parks and Recreation, Wilson Police Department, Wilson County Sheriff’s Department and City of Wilson, just to name a few. Our partnership with the community business owners for the Graffiti Removal program has saved $1000s to the businesses, as we provide the labor and supplies so as there is no cost to the business owner.

The volunteers for our Specialize Tutoring program work hard to assist our young people, referred to this program, to be excited about learning and get on track with what they are learning.

Susan Oakley, Alyssa Bain, Lambert Guinn, Erica Gutierrez, Angel Corpening, Danielle Lewis and William McConney tutored our limited number of youth once or twice a week to make sure their homework was done and to assist with anything they needed extra help in for their academics. It is because of this group of volunteers that all of youth passed their grades.

The volunteers are the heart of the success of the Y.O.U.T.H. of Wilson.

From the Board of Directors to the BBandT Lighthouse volunteers to the Merck Global Leadership to the ones that spend valuable time with our young people that are referred to our organization for one reason or another. Get the entire family involved and learn about Couple and Family Mentoring. Volunteers are needed every day to make an impact in a child’s life, so if YOU want to be a “STAR” in a child’s life, please email us at youthofwilson@myglnc.com or call us at 252-243-3675.

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FLYNN CHRISTIAN HOME

Whether it is an addiction to alcohol or drugs, the Flynn Christian Fellowship Home is there to help with recovery and a chance at a new beginning. Since 1969 The Flynn Home has become a familiar part of the neighborhood. Many men whose future might have been a desperate one have found shelter, encouragement, and a new life thanks to the second chance provided through the Flynn Home. Men are admitted 24 hours per day, 7 days per week at the Flynn Home once they decide they need help. The house capacity for the men is 14. The client must have a desire to solve his problem and in return, he benefits from sense of community and fellowship that encourages the return of self respect. Residents are expected to attend Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous meeting and/or Drug abuse counseling. They are required to seek employment and once they are able to, they pay a minimal fee for their room and board. Immediate dismissal is the consequences of drinking or using drugs or bringing such items in to the home. The lengths of stay for the residents can range from one day to one year. Most resident’s average staying about three months or so, but each resident is different and the length of their stay depends on their individuals needs.

Many of the residents are from our own community, some come from other communities. They may come from elsewhere because it is often an easier road to recovery when they can be removed from environmental influences that contribute to their alcohol and drug use. If you would like information about the Flynn Christian Fellowship Home contact Peter Wilkins Executive Director, at 252-237-8320 or email him at: pwilkins50@gmail.com

ONE MAN’S STORY….

“Thanks to sobriety I have received many blessings” A year ago it seemed like I had no direction or purpose in life. I am an alcoholic facing the everyday problems life can give you. I would have tried to make those problems disappear with alcohol.

Today I stand firmly grounded while

believing in my God. The recovery program with its steps for changing my life, and the Flynn Christian Fellowship Home has given me a new direction and purpose in life. The Flynn Home is helping me and other men in their recovery.

Helping a stranger who is in need out of pure love and concern has brought new meaning to the word “brotherhood”. As I progress I pray I will return the favor to another person.

This is my life and this is my purpose thanks to God, the United Way, and the Flynn Christian Fellowship Home.

Tonight I have returned from an AA meeting. Whatever it takes to stay sober, I must do. Whatever it takes Courtesy of The United Way of Wilson to remain sober, I must do.

I am truly thankful since tonight I will say my prayers and sleep with a clean conscious. After years of addiction and denial, I finally faced the fact that I needed help. I have found that help in God, Flynn home, and countless numbers of people that have been placed in my path. The Flynn Christian Fellowship Home has allowed me a placed where I can focus on my society. I have found one can truly start his life over.

Knowing and having people around you that understand this disease of alcoholism helps. The steps I must follow, the support of my family and friends… old and new, and the desire to stay clean and sober really works. I am now thankful for every single day. My decisions and choices can now be made with a clean and sober mind. A very big decision was to accept this new way of life. I will be entering a community college in the Fall. I will be pursuing a new career… one that in time will allow me to help other people in need. It will be part of my new life.

Thanks to the Flynn Home, United Way, and everyone that has become a part of my life as a result, my life can now be a Camp Travel success.

-Anonymous

St. Johns Community Continued from page 10 Street. The transitional housing facility on Pender Street has a capacity of twelve men; however the proposed facility will house approximately 4050 men and women and 4 families. The SAY Yum Ice Cream & Deli Shop is scheduled to open in August 2013. Proceeds from the deli will be used to help sustain the SAY youth and community programs provided

by St. John CDC. The Wilson Renaissance Center (WRC) project is in the predevelopment phase as a major mixed use, mixed income real estate development project which will transform Pender, Smith, Church

and Pettigrew streets with opportunities for jobs, small businesses, residential homeownership for families, rental units for the elderly, and services to the community. Upon completion, the center will include 51,350 square feet of retail, institutional, office facilities and 72 residential units.

The United Way’s support along with grants from the 21st Century Community Learning Centers, the Governor’s Crime Commission, the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council and the NC Rural Center make it possible for St. John to provide these much needed services to the community.

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2013 United Way Campaign cabinet

Gary Williamson Campaign Chair

Kay Bunch Business 1 & 2 Division Chair

Ralph Hester Chapter Division Chair

Gronna Jones Commercial Accounts Division Chair

Lynne Medlin Education Division Chair

Connie Rhem Healthcare Division Chair

Woody Harrison Leadership Circle and Special Gifts Div. Chair

Nan Fleming Major Firms 1

Sarah Slaughter Major Firms 2

Larry McKeel Pacesetter Chair

Debbie Raper Professional Division Chair

Tammy Daniel United Way Agencies Chair

2013-2014 After School Program

31 Years of Committed Excellence 1982-2013

K-12th Grade Registration Now in Progress (at the site on 316 South Tarboro St.)

Monthly Fee: $20.00 (drop off) $40.00 (pick up) Nancy Sallenger United Way Training Facilitator

Michael Stanford Vanguard Division Chair

For any questions please contact Charmaine Harris at 252-243-5443 Mission Statement

To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.

Do YOU Want to Be A “STAR” in a Child’s Life and a “STAR” Volunteer?

Visit us at www.youthofwilson.org or call 252-243-3675 Proud Member Agency Since 1984