Area Christians Together in Service
305 S. Chestnut Street Henderson, NC 27536 (252) 492-8231 Mission Statement: To help those who are without food by providing food and moral support for those who have been abused. Agency’s Goals and Programs: The goal of ACTS is to provide shelter for those who have suffered from domestic violence. ACTS also offers a food donation program to help with a personal soup kitchen warehouse and to help with other community food supplies. Agency Impact on Community: ACTS has made a big impact on the community by always being ready to help those who are in need. They provide hundreds of meals per month, and these meals help to keep the less fortunate fed and give them hope. Volunteer Duties: Organizing food supplies Helping with food preparation Serving food Cleaning and maintaining the ACTS facility
Boys and Girls Club
943 West Andrews Avenue Henderson, NC 27536 www.bgcncnc.org 252.430.1871 Agency Mission Statement: To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Agency Goals and Programs: The Boys and Girls Club strives to engage young people in activities with adults, peers and family members that enable them to reach their full potential. Diverse programs in five areas are offered to fulfill this goal: character and leadership development, education and career development, health and life skills, the arts, and sports, fitness, and recreation. Agency Impact: The Boys and Girls Club has positively impacted society by being a positive atmossphere for kids to learn, grow, and have wholesome fun with their peers. Volunteer Duties: Assisting in maintaining proper care of club equipment Keeping the club neat, orderly, and in an attractive condition Assisting kids with physical activities Assisting kids with learning computer software
Camp Tekoa
211 Thomas Road Hendersonville, NC 28793 www.camptekoa.org 828.692.6516 or 828.696.3699 Agency Mission Statement: To change hearts, to touch lives, and to share the love of Christ. Agency Goals and Programs: Camp Tekoa is a Methodist based camp in Western NC that allows kids around the Southeast to come and have fun learning about God for a week. Agency Impact: Camp Tekoa is a boost to the economy because it donates to churches around the Hendersonville area. It is a place for kids to come and have a real impact on their lives. Volunteer Duties: Setting up meals Leading groups in certain activities Setting up camp
Citizen School at HMS
219 Charles St Henderson, NC 27536 www.citizenschools.org/NorthCarolina/henderson.cfm (252)-492-0054 Agency’s Mission Statement Citizen School’s mission statement is, “Educating children and strengthening communities.” Agency’s Goals and Programs offered to Clients/People Served Citizen School seeks to improve after-school programs and collect and utilize data that could help to allocate resources for schools. Agency’s Impact on the Community Citizen School engages at-risk students in middle school, creating academic momentum. This momentum helps prevent the ‘middle school slide,’ leading to academic gains in the future. Volunteer Duties Assist supervisor in creating advertisement for agency
H. Leslie Perry Memorial Library
205 Beckenridge St. Henderson, NC 27536 www.perrylibrary.org (252) 438-3316 Agency’s Mission Statement: The H. Leslie Perry Memorial Library provides our community with services, resources and information for lifelong learning, culture enrichment, daily living, and leisure activity. Agency’s goals and programs offered to clients/people served: This agency happens to be the hub of an integrated learning community. The library provides over 100,000 titles to the public, subscriptions to over 100 magazines and news papers, youth services, technological resources for including instant access for printing, various clubs, and a portal to history through a local history section. Meeting rooms are also available to the public. Impact Agency has made on the community: A new library was built in 2006, in order to better serve the community by larger and more cultivated facilities. The new library has created a cherished center for literary, technological and social stimulus and will continue to be a valuable aid for years to come. Volunteer Duties: Serve as an assistant for technological resources Help with computer use and printing functions Help with the summer reading program Create bookshelf … Continue reading
Henderson Co Public Library – Fletcher Branch
120 Library Rd. Fletcher, NC 28732 www.henderson.lib.nc.us/ 828-687-1218 Agency’s Mission Statement: The mission of the Henderson County Public Library is to provide information, educational, cultural, and recreational library services to the residents of Henderson County. Agency’s goals and programs offered to clients/people served: The library offers wireless internet and PCs for public use, homebound services (delivery for people unable to go to the library,) cultural programs (such as ‘Friends of the Library’,) author programs, and children’s programs (such as summer reading.) Impact agency has made on the community: The library keeps the community engaged through all of the programs it offers to people. It encourages children to read and offers services that keep the community up-to-date on news around the world so they can be more educated. Volunteer Duties: Shelving books Helping with children’s summer reading program Checking books in and out Other jobs assigned by supervisor
Henderson County Courthouse – Register of Deeds
200 N Grove St, Suite 129 Hendersonville, NC 28792 hcrod@henderson.lib.nc.us (828)-697-4901 Agency’s Mission Statement To provide accurate records management and knowledgeable customer service. Agency’s Goals and Programs offered to Clients/People Served This agency houses the local keeper of real property documents and vital records documents. Agency’s Impact on the Community This agency is the point of origin that allows for the collection of property taxes, and also issues marriage licenses. Volunteer Duties Sort and file surveys for archival storage
Henderson County Public Library (HCPL)
301 N Washington St Hendersonville, NC 28792 www.henderson.lib.nc.us (828)-697-4725 Agency’s Mission Statement The mission of the Henderson County Public Library is to provide informational, educational, cultural, and recreational library service to the residents of Henderson County. Agency’s Goals and Programs offered to Clients/People Served The main goal would be to provide access to information. HCPL offers computers with high speed internet, books, homework help, and many other references, using both print and online sources, to fulfill our community’s needs. HCPL maintains a balanced and organized collection of high quality materials and provides professional assistance to others. We have various programs, especially for kids and young adults, that allow them to participate in story hours, art and music programs, afterschool events, and summer reading programs. We also invite guests, including authors, singers, and songwriters to our auditorium for the community. Agency’s Impact on the Community HCPL has provided a broad range of library materials and services. We offer assistance for all community residents, encouraging early literacy and life long learning. Being the largest library in the area, we increased cooperation and … Continue reading
Henderson-Vance Parks and Recreation Department
PO Box 1434, 134 Rose Avenue Henderson, NC 27536 http://www.ci.henderson.nc.us/parks_recreation/Default.asp (252)-431-6000 Agency’s Mission Statement N/A Agency’s Goals and Programs offered to Clients/People Served Their goal is to offer programs to the public that are suitable for citizens of all ages. They offer recreational theater, kickboxing, senior dances for senior citizens, sport leagues children can sign up for, and many other programs that are geared toward the different seasons of the year. They wish to help make the community a better place by providing useful services to the people. Agency’s Impact on the Community The agency has provided many opportunities for children and adults alike to try new experiences that they otherwise may not have had. The agency has helped shape the characters of the children who grew up participating in the agency’s programs, teaching kids to give back to their community and always help others. They also recently built a new state of the art sports facility for baseball and basketball that is open to the public, in addition to their new aquatics facility. Volunteer Duties Help gather supplies needed … Continue reading
Tomorrow’s Hope
Blue Ridge Rd East Flat Rock, NC 28726 http://www.efrum.net/index.php?page=cmsms_tags_ (828)697-6847 Agency’s Mission Statement We believe we can be helpful in the wholesome development of children and can enhance family life. We pray and will work to be an environment where children may grow both physically and spiritually, and know they are loved by God and people. Agency’s Goals and Programs offered to Clients/People Served • To help the child recognize himself as a worthwhile person, leading to a positive self-concept. To assist the child to become a well functioning adult. • To provide the best child care possible for each child. To provide warmth, love, safety, care for health, intellectual stimulation, conversation, rest, and a place to grow. • To establish communications with parents in order to insure a satisfying experience for home and center. This will include parent meetings, parent conferences, newsletters, enlisting suggestions and guidance in school functions. • To help each child grow physically, mentally, socially and emotionally. To help children obtain their greatest potential. Agency’s Impact on the Community Giving parents, especially single parents who couldn’t … Continue reading