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American Red Cross -- (252) 237-2171, 2305 Wellington Dr., Suite G, Wilson. Branch Manager:  Lynne White.  The Wilson chapter conducts blood drives, and offers classes in C.P.R., First Aid, swimming and other health and safety skills.  Provides assistance to military personnel and their families, assists single family fire victims, and provides shelter and assistance before, during, and after natural disasters. National Website: http://www.redcross.org/

The Arc -- (252) 237-8266, 509 W. Nash St., Wilson. Director: Kay Bunch.  Advocacy for the rights of persons w/disabilities in our community, as well as summer camps, dances, behavior modification, and training disabled adults to be a self-supporting group.  The Arc of Wilson County Website: http://www.arcofwilson.org/   NC Website: http://www.arcnc.org/ .

Flynn Christian Fellowship Home -- (252) 237-8320, 209 N. Goldsboro St., Wilson, Director:  James Bissette.  Provides shelter and assistance to recovering alcoholic or drug dependent men.  Currently operating two homes providing assistance to an average of 25 men.


Girl Scouts, Coastal Carolina -- 1-800-558-9297, P.O. Box 1735, Goldsboro. CEO:  Rusine Mitchell Sinclair. Wilson Membership Contact: Janice Barnshaw.  Provides various scouting programs in character development and personal development.  Promotes teamwork through fund-raisers, community service, camping, and various other activities.   Website: http://www.nccoastalpines.org/

Mental Health Association in Wilson Co. -- (252) 243-2773, 509 W. Nash Street, Wilson.  Director:  Jennifer Hancock.  Promotion of  mental health, prevention of mental illness and improved care of the mentally ill through seminars, workshops, parenting classes, and a lending library. Annually conducts "Operation Santa Claus" to benefit residents of mental health care facilities.
State Website: http://www.mha-nc.org/

Salvation Army -- (252) 243-2696, 316 S. Tarboro Street, Wilson. Director:  Major Cape Grice.  Assists individuals with rent, utilities, medicine, food, clothing and provides character building programs for children and adults.
National Website: http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/

S.A. Boys & Girls Club -- (252) 243-5443, 316 S. Tarboro Street, Wilson. Executive Director:  Matt Edwards.  Provides recreational and learning activities for children like after school homework study halls, tutoring, one-on-one mentoring, and sports activities.  National Website: http://www.bgca.org/clubs/

Volunteer Action Center of Wilson Co. -- (252) 237-7411,  509 W. Nash Street, Wilson. Director: Judi Clayton.  Works to heighten community awareness about community needs and opportunities for volunteer involvement.  Recruits, interviews and matches volunteers w/local agencies and groups who need volunteers. Stimulates volunteer efforts directed at Wilson's serious social problems and other priority needs. To learn about local volunteer needs, visit the following website:  http://vacofwilson.com/.   National Volunteer Network Website: http://www.pointsoflight.org/

Wesley Shelter, Inc. -- (252) 291-2344,  Director: Janet Hesmer. Domestic Violence, Rape Crisis & Homeless Shelter.  Temporary emergency  home, guidance and additional out-of-shelter services for abused women and children. Rape counseling for victims of sexual assault.  Shelter for homeless women and their children.  Also offers an Adolescent Parenting Program.  Website: http://wesleyshelter.org/


Wilson Co. Ofc. of Senior Citizen Affairs -- (252) 237-1303, 2306 Cedar Run Place, Wilson. Director: Debbie Raper.  Meals-on-Wheels served by volunteers to homebound individuals, while some individuals are also fed meals at congregate sites. Transportation is also provided to qualifying seniors for doctor visits.


Wilson Crisis Center -- (252) 237-5156, P.O. Box 8026, Wilson. Director:  Nancy Sallenger. Provides 24 hour telephone assistance for callers needing information, referrals, or someone who will listen and care, 365 days per year.  Contact number for AA/NA. There is also a separate Teen Help Line providing assistance to teens.  A daily reassurance calling program to senior citizens/disabled adults, and Child Check, a service to call latchkey children is also available.  Website: http://mypage.cocentral.com/wcc


Y.O.U.T.H.  of  Wilson -- (252) 243-3675, 701 S. Tarboro St., Wilson. Executive Director:  Tammy Armstrong.  Establishes partnerships between volunteer adult mentors and young people who need a friend.  Also utilizes volunteers to supervise young people performing court-ordered community service. Website: www.youthofwilson.org

- - Designation-Only Member Agencies Include - -
(The following agencies are eligible to receive Designated Pledges of $25.00 or more)

Boy Scouts, East Carolina Council of, -- (252) 243-8742, P.O. Box 1698, Kinston. Youth participate in character development, citizenship training,  physical fitness programs, and learn teamwork through Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturers, Explorers, and Life Participants. Visit the Web Site at: www.eccbsa.org.
 

Carolina Family Health Centers, Inc. -- (252) 243-9800, 303 East Green Street, Wilson. Director: Dee Johnson.  Offers primary health care services for the entire family.  Family Practice and Internal Medicine physicians available.  Individual and group health education and diabetes mgmt. programs on-site.  Bi-lingual staff.  Medicaid, Medicare, and other Commercial Insurance accepted.  Special programs available for uninsured.

Children's Home Society of N.C., -- 1-800-632-1400, P.O. Box 14608, Greensboro N.C. 27415. Statewide adoption and counseling services. General Email: info@chsnc.org.  Website: www.chsnc.org.

Diversified Opportunities, Inc., -- (252) 291-0378, 1010 Herring Avenue, Wilson, N.C. 27893.  A community rehabilitation program that provides testing, evaluation, job training and placement to people with disadvantaged circumstances.
 

Habitat for Humanity, Wilson Area, -- (252) 291-0816, 405 West Nash St., Suite 203, Wilson, N.C. 27893.  E-mail WAHFH.  The Wilson Area Habitat for Humanity is unashamedly a Christian organization that seeks to put decent shelter on the hearts and minds of people everywhere.  Web Site: http://www.wilsonhabitat.org.
 

Imagination Station Science Museum, -- (252) 291-5113, 224 East Nash Street, P.O. Box 2127, Wilson, N.C. 27894-2127.  Provides hands-on science activities and educational opportunities to citizens of eastern North Carolina. Web Site: http://www.imaginescience.org.

O.I.C. of Wilson, -- (252) 291-0038, 801 North Reid Street, Wilson.  President & CEO: Howard Jones.  A multi-faceted community resource center w/programs designed to foster self-sufficiency.  Include:  basic education, life skills, attitudinal and motivational training, private sector customized training, job seeking and job keeping skills. Web http://www.oicwilson.com.

Wilmed CardioPulmonary Rehabilitation, (252) 399-8448, 1705 S. Tarboro Street, Wilson, NC 27893. Director:  Glynn Sugg.  Provides education and rehabilitative services for persons with heart/pulmonary problems.  Offers scholarships to qualified patients to help cover the cost of the service.

Wilmed Hospice of Wilson, -- (252) 399-8924, 1705 S. Tarboro Street, Wilson, N.C.  Provides medically-directed program of palliative care for persons who can no longer benefit from curative treatment.  Website: http://wilmed.org/affiliates.asp.
 

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