Triad Health Project-Greensboro
801 Summit Avenue Greensboro, NC 27405 www.triadhealthproject.com (336) 275-1654 Agency’s Mission Statement: Triad Health Project provides emotional and practical support to individuals with HIV/AIDS to their loved ones, and to those at risk for HIV/AIDS; implements strategies to those at risk and educate the community about HIV/AIDS; and advocates locally, regionally, and nationally for individuals and groups infected with or affected by HIV/AIDS. Agency’s goals and programs offered: With programs ranging from individual case management to HIV/AIDS education and prevention, THP’s approach is both comprehensive and inclusive. They offer direct client services to empower HIV infected individiuals to stabilize their conditions.
Harrisburg Public Library
201 Sims Parkway Harrisburg, NC 28075 www.cabarruscounty.us/Library (704)-920-2080 Agency’s Mission Statement To provide the public with knowledge, information, education, and enrichment through the implementation of books, cassettes, videos, research, book clubs, and cultural performances. Agency’s Goals and Programs offered to Clients/People Served Large circulation of books Reference department Children’s department History and genealogy department Interlibrary loans Community outreach Agency’s Impact on the Community The library has provided people of all ages with the knowledge and enrichment needed to perform their given tasks, whether it be academic or recreational. Volunteer Duties Keep up with the summer reading program Shelve books
Healthy Bladen
c/o Bladen County Health Department PO Box 189 Elizabethtown, NC 28337 www.wix.com/helathybladen/HealthyBladen (910)-862-1294 Agency’s Mission Statement The mission statement of Healthy Bladen is to “enhance our community’s quality of life by encouraging personal and community responsibility for good health. ” Agency’s Goals and Programs offered to Clients/People Served The goal is to forge productive relationships between county agencies that strengthen and improve the local delivery of healthcare services through resources, elimination of duplicate services, and improved access to healthy lifestyles. Agency’s Impact on the Community Healthy Bladen has initiated and implemented the following programs: Health Ministry: Parish Nurse in all major churches Medications Assistance: Free prescription medications for qualifying persons Safe Kids Coalition: Activities to reduce unintentional childhood injuries Mission Possible: Camp for kids at risk to develop Type II Diabetes Volunteer Duties Serve as leader/staff personnel for Mission Possible Camp: Supervise classes, direct activities, participate in planning and preparation Distribute info to area parks about park safety Distribute info at area businesses about fireworks safety Distribute info to day care centers about summer safety Research, compile, and produce literature … Continue reading
Oak Grove Elementary School
10401 Penny Rd Raleigh, NC 27606 http://oakgrovees.net (919)-387-4490 Agency’s Mission Statement Oak Grove Elementary School’s mission, as stated on the school’s website, is as follows: “We will maintain a supportive and stimulating environment so that our students develop a commitment to and passion for learning.” Agency’s Goals and Progams offered to Clients/People Served Oak Grove is a public school that offers primary education to children grades K-5. Core classes like math and reading are taught here to prepare students for higher levels of education in middle shcool, as well as “specials” like music, art, and PE, which help children develop in all areas as well-rounded people. Oak Grove also provides programs for students with special needs, including academically gifted (AG) students, visually impaired students, students with mental needs, and students learning English as a second language (ESL). Agency’s Impact on the Community As a North Carolina School of Distinction, Oak Grove has met all performance targets set by the No Child Left Behind Act in the last school year. By educating elementary school-age children, Oak Grove has helped enrich our … Continue reading
Summer Education
91 Roberts Rd Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870 (252)-537-3480 Agency’s Mission Statement Summer Education get students who were struggling in school ready for the next school year. Not only does this happen, but we also give the students a head start on what they will be learning in the school year to come. Agency’s Goals and Programs offered to Clients/People Served The goals of the agency are to take students who were struggling in school (i.e. below grade level) and make sure that they are where they need to be and that they are confident with their reading and math skills. Agency’ s Impact on the Community This agency makes sure that kids are getting the education that they need. It also makes the kids realize that education can be fun, taking their mind off of negative influences and giving them a brighter future. Volunteer Duties Tutor children Take care of children
Statesville Pregnancy Resource Center
125 N Tradd St Statesville, NC 28677 www.prcstatesville.org (704)-871-0338 Agency’s Mission Statement The Pregnancy Resource Center is a non-profit, non-denominational, non-political organization that is committed to providing information, support, and compassion to anyone facing the challenge of unintended pregnancy. Agency’s Goals and Programs offered to Clients/People Served Services include: pregnancy testing, counseling on options, referrals for community resources, abortion recovery support, parenting classes, Baby Boutique, and STD’s and health counseling. The agency’s goals are to serve with compassion, provide accurate information, and to listen to all concerns. Agency’s Impact on the Community This agency has been a place where those who are pregnant can find out information on all their options. Churches have gotten involved and there is a Life Walk, which many people in Statesville participate in. It has really been a safe place for people to learn about pregnancy. Volunteer Duties Receptionist Typing, filing, organizing Peer counseling Minding children
Camp Living Water
1510 West Deep Creek Rd Byrson City, NC www.camplivingwater.com (828)-488-6012 Agency’s Mission Statement God’s Christ Magnified. Agency’s Goals and Programs offered to Clients/People Served The counselor-in-training program trains young Christians on all aspects of Christian leadership and summer camp staff duties. Many counselors from the CIT program go on to be counselors at other camps as well as serve in other organizations. Agency’s Impact on the Community The CIT has ensured the competence of Camp Living Water and has aided the development of numerous Christian organizations. Volunteer Duties Serve meals, clean dishes, tidy dining area Camp counselor
Robeson County Church and Community Center, Inc
600 West 5th St Lumberton, NC 28358 www.robesonchurchandcommunitycenter.org (910)-738-5204 Agency’s Mission Statement The Robeson County Church and Community Center is God’s people at work together, reaching out in love to meet our neighbors’ needs in the name of Christ. The Robeson County Church and Community Center seeks to involve people across cultural, racial, class, and denominational barriers in partnership with each other to address social needs and to move in Christ’s name toward solutions. Agency’s Goals and Programs offered to Clients/People Served Literacy Programs – Reading for Success, Adult Literacy, Tutor Training Senior Citizens Programs – Senior Citizen Assistance Line, Medical Equipment Loan Closet, Ensure Program, Home repairs and handicap accessbility Emergency Assistance – Free Choice Food Pantry, The Christmas Store, Emergency Assistance The Home Store Agency’s Impact on the Community The agency has built ramps, done minor home and roof repairs, and installed handicap aids for impoverished senior citizens of Robeson County. They pay utility bills and rent for individuals to prevent disconnection of service and eviction. The Free Choice Food Pantry enables adults to choose about four day’s … Continue reading
Pinecrest Speech and Debate Team
250 Voit Gilmore Lane Southern Pines, NC 28387 www.pincrestdebate.com (910)-692-6554 Agency’s Mission Statement To empower every child with the skills of an effective communicator, ethical individual, critical thinker, and leader in democratic society. Agency’s Goals and Programs offered to Clients/People Served The agency offers a week-long camp that teaches middle-school students new ways to express themselves and their opinions. Debate students focus on not only competitive debate, they also focus on research and speech and writing skills. Speech students focus on reading and interpreting literature, acting, memorization, and the ability to think on their feet. Agency’s Impact on the Community The camp has encouraged middle-schoolers to join both the teams at their own schools and to continue into high school debate. The skills they learn help them write papers, make presentations, read and understand literature, and take their nebulous thoughts, opinions, and ideas and transform them into concise, convincing, and sometimes entertaining arguments. Volunteer Duties Camp counselor Assist in set-up and clean-up Teach lessons dealing with aspects of debate
Granville County ESL Program
412 Ivey Day Rd West Oxford, NC (919)-693-9161 Agency’s Mission Statement The Granville County Schools will prepare our students today for a successful tomorrow. In so doing, we will cultivate the desire for lifelong learning in each student. To achieve this mission, we will continually strive to improve our educational services and to meet the community’s standards for quality. Agency’s Goals and Programs offered to Clients/People Served The intent of this agency (the Granville County ESL Program) is to provide limited English proficiency (LEP) students with an opportunity to participate effectively in an instructional English environment. The Granville County ESL program strives to meet the English development needs of students, adapt to existing district curriculum to improve performance, and utilize appropriate resources to meet both language development and curriculum requirements. Agency’s Impact on the Community The Granville County ESL Program impacts the community by helping LEP students become more proficient in English. In return, these students are better prepared to fully participate in regular or accelerated academic environments. It also helps them to feel more socially comfortable in school and … Continue reading