Why Do We Need You?

 Church congregations already serve families in various ways and are vital resources in our community.

Faith-based organizations have unique strengths that agencies cannot duplicate.  They hold the trust of their community, neighbors and leaders.  Most importantly; they hold the sense of mission from which their work translates into a unique approach to service delivery, a dedication of service to others, and a cultural awareness of issues and relationships specific to their surroundings.

How Can You Support and Strengthen the Community

Some opportunities for ministry:

¨ Faith Community Fund: donate money to be used to assist clients in need.

¨ Adopt-a-Family: volunteer to mentor a family in our Work First Program.

¨ Summer Camp Opportunities: donate money to allow foster children the opportunity to attend camp.

¨ Luggage Program: donate luggage to foster children.

¨ Foster Children Christmas Party: donate money for this annual event.

¨ Foster & Adoptive Parent: become a foster or adoptive parent to children in need.

¨ Adopt-a- Foster Child for Christmas: volunteer to provide Christmas gifts for a child.

¨ Life Guide: provide support as a mentor to  a child aging out of foster care.

¨ Assist Foster Parents: offer church facilities for  training; support foster parents in your congregation.

¨ Backpack Program: provide new school backpacks for children in foster care.

¨ School Supplies: provide school supplies for children in foster care.

¨ Photo Albums: provide new photo albums for foster & adoptive children to make their own personal Life Books.

For more information contact:
Angelina Bernard, Community Services Coordinator (910) 798-3710
New Hanover County Department of Social Services
1650 Greenfield St. P.O. Drawer 1559
Wilmington, N.C. 28402