Child Care & Education
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Community College
Community colleges offer two-year post-secondary education. Typically, the highest certificate offered is an associates degree, but some students continue on…
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Head Start
Head Start is a preschool education program to help children aged 3 – 5 prepare for school success. Head Start…
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NC Pre-K
NC Pre-K provides high-quality educational experiences to enhance school readiness for eligible children aged 4. Who is eligible? NC Pre-K…
Civic Engagement
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Charitable Giving
Nonprofits and charitable organizations are always looking for donations to help fund their work. As a donor, it can be…
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Volunteering
If you are interested in serving your community, there are many volunteer opportunities across North Carolina and various ways to…
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Voting
Election day is November 2, 2021. Most NC municipalities will have elections for local government offices, though about 35 municipalities have postponed until…
COVID-19
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Temporary Rent & Utility Assistance for Tenants
If you are a tenant behind on rent and/or utility payments due to COVID-19, there may be financial assistance available. …
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Rent Assistance for Landlords
If you are a landlord in North Carolina whose tenant(s) has fallen behind on rent due to COVID-19, there may…
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COVID-19 Vaccine
2-1-1 IS NOT THE NUMBER TO CALL FOR VACCINE INFORMATION OR SCHEDULING. Continue reading for more information about the COVID-19…
Disaster
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Extreme Heat
Extreme heat is responsible for the highest number of annual deaths among all weather-related hazards. Most heat problems occur because…
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Know Your Zone
Know Your Zone is an evacuation system that highlights areas most vulnerable to impacts from hurricanes, tropical storms, and other…
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Tornadoes
Tornadoes are violently rotating columns of air that bring intense winds of over 200 miles per hour. They can destroy…
Employment & Income
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Unemployment Insurance
Unemployment Insurance offers temporary financial assistance to unemployed people. In North Carolina, the most you can currently receive in state…
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Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
NCWorks Career Centers help individuals find jobs, strengthen skills, prepare for interviews, and more. There are more than 80 career…
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Job Placement
There are many resources that can help you determine a career path and find a sustainable job in North Carolina….
Food
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Food Pantries & Soup Kitchens
Many families struggle to afford the cost of groceries. Food pantries and soup kitchens are two resources that help make…
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WIC Program
WIC is the Special Supplemental Program for Women, Infants, and Children provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. How does…
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School Lunch Program
The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free school lunches to children in public and nonprofit…
Healthcare & Mental Health
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Suicide Prevention
Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, with 1.2 million suicide attempts in 2020…
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Free & Charitable Clinics
Free and Charitable Clinics use a volunteer/staff model to provide a range of medical, dental, pharmacy, vision, and/or behavioral health…
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Community Health Centers
What are community health centers? Community health centers offer services at an affordable cost to those who cannot afford healthcare….
Housing
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Rental Counseling
How does rental counseling help tenants? Rental counseling focuses on budgeting and determining how much rent you can afford, helping…
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Drop-In Centers
What are Drop-In Centers? Drop-in centers are available for people experiencing homelessness to stop by during the day or afternoon…
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Evictions
What is an eviction? Eviction is the removal of a tenant from rental property by the landlord. Legal evictions are…
Substance Use Disorder
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Sober Living Homes
Sober living homes offer safe and supportive housing for people recovering from substance use disorder after leaving a rehabilitation program….
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Substance Use Disorder
What is Substance Use Disorder? Substance use disorder is a complex condition in which there is uncontrolled use of a…
Utilities
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Low Income Household Water Assistance Program
The Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) is a temporary emergency program that helps eligible households afford water and…
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Operation Fan Heat Relief
What is Operation Fan Heat Relief (OFHR)? As individuals age and develop chronic medical conditions, they are less likely to…
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Weatherization Assistance Program
What is the Weatherization Assistance Program? The Weatherization Assistance Program improves energy efficiency and household safety through making minor repairs,…