May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. ~ Romans 15:13 |
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Partners of the Month
A Bike for Every Child
Bike Bonanza: Dec 4; 12-2 PM
Foster Pantry
Visits with Santa: Dec 4 & 11; 9am-5PM
ABFEC had a goal of giving 1000 bikes away to kids by the end of 2021. With the help of partner Soaring As Eagles, that will happen this Saturday at MLK Center - details here. Please drop off new or gently used bikes at the HC lower level immediately. Dusty is onsite M-F, 12-6 PM. Financial donations also help with purchasing bikes, helmets, tires, baskets, and spare parts. Give a Bike, Change a Life.
Foster Pantry's Holiday Togetherness Boxes will be prepared and distributed to families with items they can enjoy together - board games, crafts, books, movies, hot chocolate, etc. See wish-list or sign up to host donation box! FP is also encouraging the community to Stuff the Stocking for Aged Out Youth. You can sign up to sponsor a stocking, or two, or ten! Santa is offering sensory/trauma-sensitive visits for foster kids and their families. Families will have a 45 minute visit with Santa where they can complete a craft, open a gift and take photos with Santa! Volunteers needed to assist with all holiday programs. Email or sign up for their newsletter for details. All programs are available to licensed foster parents or caregivers of children in custody of DHHS in NH, Pender, and Brunswick Cntys. Fostering the Future.
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"Moving into the Harrelson Center has been a unique opportunity of collaboration, having other nonprofits at arms length when one of our families need them." ~ Stacy Pullen, Foster Pantry
"I'm very big on community and family, and that's what I've got here." ~ Dusty Casteen, ABFEC
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2021 Partner of the Year!
Peer Recovery Resources
With inspiring authenticity, Johnnie Puckett and Diane Brock guide people living with mental illness or in recovery from addiction, helping all develop wellness action plans and training many to become peer support specialists themselves. With every class filled to capacity, PRR’s curriculum is now the model for peer support programs across the state. At The Harrelson Center since 2015, we are incredibly grateful for their commitment, successes, and friendship! Congratulations! Active Recovery.
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Thankful Hearts
Thank you to all who attended our 10th annual Thankful Hearts. It was a joy to be together again and celebrate this collaborative campus where common goodness builds community greatness.
If you were unable to join us, please consider a year-end gift to support this campus that is now home to 38 Partners and Associate Partners working together everyday to solve our region's most pressing issues. |
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Lifetime Honorary Board Member
Bill Anlyan, Lumina Wealth Management
Mike Queen welcomed Bill to the stage and surprised him as our 15th addition to The Harrelson Center Honorary Board. Bill served 3 years on the Board with his last year in 2016 as Board Chair. He was also a valued member of the Unlock Hope Capital Campaign Leadership Team. He advocated for Partner GHA Autism Supports and other inspiring nonprofits. We are grateful for his service to our community and friendship.
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Giving Tuesday @ The Harrelson Center
WECT's Frances Weller was here for the all-day celebration. After catching the 6 am broadcast, one gentleman came to make a donation to Family Promise! Over 20 partners and associates participated, including creative play and flash mob dancing with Turning the Wheel and Theatre for All and singing and science with Coastal BUDS and YSA. Thanks to all who came with their time, talents, and treasure.
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Christmas at the Cove Party
December 13; 5:30-7:30 PM
First Baptist Activities Center
Help Hub founding member FBC is actively collecting donations of toys and gift cards for HC partner families, including 150 local children. They will host an evening of playing games, making crafts, and sending everyone home with a Wheelz pizza and bag of treats. Grown-ups and Santa's helpers will fill bags with toys for under the tree Christmas morning. Visit Amazon Wishlist or drop gifts in our Welcome Center or FBAC to contribute to this event. |
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Help Hub
Walk in Hours T-Th 9-12
Closed Dec 21 - 31
Several weeks ago, we received a call from a mother newly arrived in Wilmington, having escaped an abusive relationship. She urgently needed care for her one year old son, having found a good job in food service. We were able to place and pay for the first week of day care, and also connect her to Family Promise for a longer term living solution and Catholic Charities for diapers, formula and food pantry needs. This young woman recognizes that being directed to the Harrelson Center and Help Hub allowed her to meet essential urgent needs and establish connections for long term solutions.
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Give a Gift of Hope and Opportunity
This holiday, consider gifts in honor or in memory of friends and loved ones. It's always the perfect size, perfect fit, perfect color and perfect gift!
Your contribution will be acknowledged with a card sent to those whom your are honoring.
Give here to support annual operations, the Help Hub or our Unlock Hope Capital Campaign.
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Welcome New Partners & Associates |
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New Hanover County Youth Services
NHCYS envisions a peaceful community helping to ensure a safe and better tomorrow for all youth. They work to develop strong positive character among youth and young adults, ages 7-19, through youth violence prevention and youth stability programs and activities.
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Restored Souls Foundation
RSF’s mission is to glorify God by providing respite in a family oriented atmosphere. Their non-denominational ministry wants to open a B&B style house that offers families with vulnerable children space to vacation and go on respite for free. They want families to be encouraged and have their hope restored after going through difficult situations because self-care is important. Last year, 4 families were provided respite vacations; next year the goal is 6.
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Eden Village
EV of Wilmington plans to build 31-tiny homes in a pedestrian only, gated community offering permanent housing for chronically homeless and disabled individuals. A home is an essential component to long-term health care for these individuals and a proven, permanent solution to chronic homelessness.
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Unlock Hope Capital Campaign
Our Board of Directors is raising the last $1M to complete the transformation from dilapidated jail to thriving campus of non-profits. It can only happen with you. We invite you to invest in the future stability of our nonprofit network by making a contribution to Unlock Hope. We are scheduling tours with our generous local community to share the vision and finish the campaign. See who is on our current and Honorary Boards.
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Vicki Dull Annex & Plaza On Princess
Event Venue Rentals
We are now scheduling events for up to 299 people in our newly renovated Princess Street venue. To schedule a visit or event, begin by completing request form and contacting Lindsay Pricket.
Our nonprofit partners are planning their events now. We look forward to hosting luncheons and fashion shows, book signings, summits, trainings, and galas in 2022. Commercial events welcome. Nonprofits receive discounted rentals .
If you know a humanitarian services nonprofit that would benefit from being here, we are speaking with prospective partners to upfit space now. Contact Meade Van Pelt.
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Bundle Your Generosity
Check out our 2020 Annual Report & 2022 Events:
9th Annual Day In The Country: April 28th
5th Annual Teeing Off Golf Tournament: September 19th
11th Annual Thankful Hearts: November 17th
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Harrelson Center Tours
Dec 7, Jan 4, Feb 1 at 11am
Drop in tours are the first Tuesday of each month. They provide a guided opportunity to meet and engage with partners. For a group or private tour, contact Christy. Recent tours included: WPD Chief Williams and command staff, The Wilson Center, Novant, NHCS, Helping Hands, NHRMC, Dads Planned Parenthood and individuals eager to learn how to volunteer for all Harrelson Center organizations. Pictured: Duke Divinity School tour.
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Visitors are Welcome on Campus
- All doors are unlocked Mon-Fri, 8:30-5.
- Masks are encouraged on campus common areas and are available at reception.
- Use sanitizer stations on campus.
- Please be aware of safety requirements.
- Come to campus when well and not exposed.
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OPT
Pretty Things Drive
Packaging: Dec 3
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ABFEC
Bike Drive: Ongoing
Bike Bonanza: Dec 4
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Coastal BUDS
Year End Celebration
December 5
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Family Promise
25th Celebration: Dec 7
Golf Ball Drop: Dec 28
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Family Support Network
Triple P Seminars
December 7
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A Safe Place
Giving Tree gifts due Dec 17
Pint Night: Dec 8
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Peer Recovery Resources
WRAP: Dec 8-10
PSS: Dec 13-17
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Foster Pantry
Holiday Programs
Santa Visit: Dec 11
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Theatre For All
Winter Show: Dec 16
Parrot & Friends
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Salvation Army
Christmas Outreach
Ongoing
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Catholic Charities
Blessing Bags
Ongoing
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CIS
Wrightsville Plunge: Jan 1
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Operation Pretty Things
Packing Party: Dec 3 6:30-8:30PM
Annual Drive is underway and OPT is packaging your generous gifts in their new space in HC Suite 200 - enter off 4th St courtyard. Contact Missy to attend ($10 suggested donation) or book your own party. Gift bags contain personal beauty, skincare products, and a hand-written note of encouragement for women in shelters in 18 counties throughout NC, and in NY, FL and GA. Help by shopping the wish lists at Amazon and Target. Every gift is for a woman who is sheltering during the Christmas holidays. There is always hope.
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Coastal BUDS
Year End Celebration: Dec 5 3-5 PM
Families are welcome to celebrate the year's end at the Plaza on Princess. Pictured here: Coastal Buds Strolling Snow Cones, who performed at our Giving Tuesday celebration.
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Family Promise
25th Anniversary Celebration: Dec 7
Golf Ball Drop: Dec 28
20 families and 5 newborns leaving the hospital had a safe place to live in 2021 through Family Promise services. FP received a home donated by Clayton Homes which they are currently working to furnish. Please attend upcoming events: a 25th anniversary celebration with Low Country Boil, and music by Orlando Jones at Plaza on Princess and a Pre-New Year’s Eve Ball Drop. Details here. |
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Family Support Network
Triple P Seminar: Dec 7 via Zoom
The Triple P – Positive Parenting Program® is one of the world’s most effective parenting programs. It is one of the few based on evidence from ongoing scientific research, with more than 90 trials and studies around the world showing it works – regardless of a family’s culture, country or situation. This month's topic is Changing Problem Behavior into Positive Behavior. See flyer for details. Supporting Families.
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Peer Recovery Resources
WRAP Class: Dec 8-10
Peer Support Specialist Class: Dec 13-17
Wellness Recovery Action Plan and Peer Support Specialist classes are facilitated by trained peers and volunteers who have personal experience in the recovery process to assist others in their journey through active recovery with mental health and/or substance abuse. Classes available by calling 910.619.3003. |
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A Safe Place
Giving Tree: Gifts due Dec 17
Pint Night: Dec 8 6PM
Community members have the opportunity to select tags from their tree to provide items from wish lists this Christmas season. Come by the Outreach Center at 921 Princess Street Suite 100 on weekdays 9am-4pm to browse these wish list items. Gifts will need to be returned by Friday, Dec 17. The ASP Young Professionals Board is hosting Pint Night at Hi-Wire Brewing and $1 will be donated for every Lager sold. A Safe Place to Go.
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Theatre for All
Parrot and Friends: Dec 16 6-8PM
TFA is holding its first in-person show since Dec 2019! Parrot is having a few friends over during the winter holidays to watch their favorite gameshow. This multi-media fusion of surprises will be at the Hannah Block Community Center. Tickets are $20. Celebrate Diversity Now
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Salvation Army of Cape Fear
Bell Ringers Needed
Volunteers who would like to ring bells, assist with the Angel Tree program or in the Christmas Center this Christmas season should contact Volunteer Coordinator Dottie Playforth at 762-2070 Ext 66530. Building Hope in the Cape Fear.
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Catholic Charities
Blessing Bags - Wrapped with Love
The Cape Fear Office is collecting items that are highly requested by families throughout the year. Since the pandemic, there has been an increase in requests for personal and household cleaning items that are essential for the safety and health of household members. When families visit the food pantry or come to us for diaper services, a Blessing Bag will be provided with personal and household cleaning items. More information can be found here. Providing Help - Creating Hope - Serving All.
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Community In Schools
Wrightsville Plunge: Jan 1 @ 11:00 am
Festivities begin on the beach at 11:00 am next to The Oceanic, between public access #'s 36 & 37. Register to save your spot to plunge at either Noon or 12:30! You can also plunge virtually! All in for Kids.
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Soaring As Eagles
Saturday Academy Begins in January
This program focuses on math and reading strategies to improve End Of Grade (EOG) test scores with 1:1 tutor to student ratio for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders of Title 1 schools. |
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Turning The Wheel
Register for Summer Retreat
TTW is offering $100 off of the cost for registration for the Summer Retreat (June 19-25, 2022) in Whidbey Island, WA if you sign up before the end of December. More information and registration. Just Move.
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Young Scientist Academy
YSA's Code Ninas are working on developing a new and interactive app, and Sidewalk Scientists are learning about how patina forms (in conjunction with CAM) and how smog forms! Several YSA girl ambassadors presented their Youth CAUSE research at the Women’s Impact Network. Applications for summer 2022 are available. Never stop exploring.
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Kairos Center
Money Matters: Call for next class!
Learn the basic concepts to understand budgeting, credit and interest, spending habits, predatory lending, and investments. Sessions are interactive and packed with information that will help people make more informed financial decisions. Call
910-616-0445 to sign up for classes or to volunteer to be a business coach. Find Your Passion.
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GHA Autism Supports
Nine young adults live in group housing and attend Port City Academy. For over 40 years, GHA Autism Supports has provided quality, community services to meet the unique needs of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Color Outside the Lines.
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Voyage
Monday Math Tutoring 4:15 - 5:30 PM
Does your high school student need help with Math 1 or 2? Free tutoring available in Voyage's office. Sign up for tutoring or to volunteer. Empowering Futures.
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Feast Down East
Mobile Market
The City of Wilmington awarded FDE $75,000 to help address food insecurity in the community. This money will help cover costs associated with running the Local Motive Mobile Farmers’ Market. The mobile market sells locally sourced foods from over 30 local farmers. ANYONE is welcome to shop at mobile market sites. Growing our Local Food System.
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Philippians 3 Ministries
Clients heading into new employment and opportunities now have more choices available in the "Boutique of Queens" and "Kings Court." P3M hours are Tuesday and Thursday by appointment.
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StepUp Wilmington
Congratulations to 130 participants who secured jobs at an average wage of $13.88 per hour, creating over $3 million in wages for the Cape Fear region! Anyone who is underemployed or unemployed and interested in the training can sign up here. Please call 910.343.8469, email or visit website with questions! A Job Changes Everything.
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Vantage Pointe
Mediation Services
Vantage Pointe is offering mediation services for tenants and landlords. See flyer for details . A professional mediator from VP can assist neighbors, friends, strangers, landlords, tenants and other community members in resolving demanding situations respectfully and peacefully. This process is voluntary and often allows people to avoid formal punishment, court costs, and escalated situations. Mediation.
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Better Is Possible
Girls Rocking In The South
BIP just completed a collaboration with GLOW Academy for the Cameron Art Museum event called “Kids at Cam”. Together, girls from GRITS and GLOW taught arts and crafts to the little kiddies. They are also seeking new members and volunteers. More info available online.
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Cape Fear Collective
CFC's mission is to scale big data, fundraising, social innovation, and large-scale initiative management to a six-county region. Founded in 2019, CFC is a collective impact and data science nonprofit backbone organization based in Wilmington. Equity Focused. Data Driven. Human Centered.
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Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity
1 in 3 families in the Cape Fear Region spend over one third of their income on housing, making it hard to achieve financial stability. Through affordable mortgage programs, Habitat is committed to building opportunities through housing. With support from volunteer labor and generous donations, they work to eliminate barriers to a better, healthier, more financially stable life. Raising Walls. Raising Spirits.
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Caridad
Caridad helps single mothers find a job, daycare, housing or complete their education. Originally founded in Maryland, CEO and Founder Carmen Schloner recently brought this successful nonprofit to Wilmington. Assisting Single Mothers.
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Child Development Center
CDC is a developmental day center designed to meet the needs of young children with special needs. They employ a diverse, professional staff and collaborate with educators, physicians, psychologists, physical therapists, speech therapists, occupational therapists, counselors, and nutritionists to develop individual education plans and therapeutic programs designed to meet the needs and goals of each child. Exceptional Education for Exceptional Children.
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Community Care of Lower Cape Fear
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Cape Fear Latinos
CFL cultivates the advancement of the Latino community in and around NHC, providing social services and developing aid programs. They connect the community to the Centers and Services needed depending on their case. Like them on Facebook.
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Community Counseling Center
CCC provides compassionate, therapeutic, licensed psychotherapy that offers hope and healing for all. Services include individual, couple, and family counseling as well as help for those facing cancer or chronic illness. The Center welcomes everyone regardless of financial position with sliding scale payment opportunities Want Counseling?
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disAbility Resource Center
If you'd like to be part of a growing, enthusiastic, active, and supportive group, then the LOOKOUT is here for you! Serving people with disAbilities in Brunswick, Columbus, New Hanover, Onslow, and Pender Counties, the LOOKOUT is the dRC's Peer Support Group! Call 910-815-6618 or email for Accessibility Concerns. Ask about their cool new team shirts!
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Rescue Mission of Cape Fear
The Bargain Center at 502 Castle St. (T-S 10-4) offers reasonable prices on housewares, furniture, hardware, clothing, electronics, shoes, books, and so much more. They work with partner agencies to offer reduced prices for their clients seeking assistance in starting over. Please call PRIOR to bringing donations to ensure items can be accepted (910.343.0366). They are also seeking volunteers, 18 and over to help at the Bargain Center Store. Helping the Homeless.
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United Way
Looking for volunteer opportunities or a way to give back? Whether serving on a committee or volunteering at a local museum, your expertise can help our community thrive in so many ways! Sign-up to volunteer today on SHARE Cape Fear to find which opportunity fits your skills and your passions!
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GHA is seeking highly motivated and caring candidates who are interested in working with individuals with autism. They offer excellent pay and benefit package. Positions available in NH and Stanley Counties. Jobs Available.
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Habitat has positions available for Warehouse Attendant, Movers, and Restore Cashiers. Jobs Available.
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Catholic Charities is currently seeking a construction manager to help close out hurricane Florence repair cases. You can find out more information here.
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Community Counseling Center is seeking a new therapist to join the
practice. Contact Acting Executive Director Susan Lewis to apply.
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