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Onslow Caring Communities Foundations donates over $100k to local nonprofits
ONSLOW COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — The Onslow Caring Communities Foundation, a philanthropic organization associated with the North Carolina Community Foundation, has distributed $103,920 as part of their annual bid to support the community.
ONSLOW COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — The Onslow Caring Communities Foundation, a philanthropic organization associated with the North Carolina Community Foundation, has distributed $103,920 as part of their annual bid to support the community.
The foundation’s board of advisors selected 25 local nonprofits in Onslow County to receive assistance in their efforts to enrich the community. Funds for the donations came from the foundation’s community grantmaking fund and the Onslow County Youth Fund.
Diaper Bank of North Carolina in need of volunteers to help flooding victims
HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Diaper Bank of North Carolina is working to ease the load for families who lost everything in recent flooding brought on my Tropical Storm Chantal.
The Hillsborough-based non-profit is working with other grassroots organizations to connect with families who need help.
HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Diaper Bank of North Carolina is working to ease the load for families who lost everything in recent flooding brought on my Tropical Storm Chantal.
The Hillsborough-based non-profit is working with other grassroots organizations to connect with families who need help.
The Diaper Bank is distributing diapers, feminine hygiene products, adult supplies, and even baby food.
"These supplies are everyday items that families need, but when there's a disaster, they get a heightened increase in need. So we're working with them every day. So far, we've distributed 126,000 diapers to just the Triangle area alone," said Mia Kuykendall, volunteer director with the Diaper Bank.
House budget calls for master’s pay and higher raises for beginning teachers
The North Carolina Republican-led House passed its 2025-27 budget plan on Thursday with strong bipartisan support, calling for an average 8.7% raise for teachers, with higher raises going toward beginning teachers.
The North Carolina Republican-led House passed its 2025-27 budget plan on Thursday with strong bipartisan support, calling for an average 8.7% raise for teachers, with higher raises going toward beginning teachers.
Most other state employees would receive an across-the-board raise of 2.5% in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26. In comparison, the Senate budget would give most state employees an across-the-board raise of 1.25% in FY 2025-26, along with a $3,000 raise over the biennium.
Period Poverty Awareness Week Supporting Proclamations
Thank you to Governor Josh Stein, The City of Burlington, The Town of Carrboro, The City of Fayetteville and The Town of Hillsborough for recognizing Period Poverty Awareness Week!
We are so proud to do this work with you all!
Thank you to Governor Josh Stein, The City of Burlington, The Town of Carrboro, The City of Fayetteville and The Town of Hillsborough for recognizing Period Poverty Awareness Week! We are so proud to do this work with you all!
Mayor Proclaims Period Poverty Awareness Week in Carrboro
CARRBORO, N.C. – Mayor Barbara Foushee proclaims the week of May 12-18, 2025 as Period Poverty Awareness Week in Carrboro.
Approximately half of the population will have a period every month for decades of their lives. Period supplies are a necessary product, each month, for millions of people across the country, however national surveys and research studies report that one in four menstruating individuals struggle to secure enough period supplies to meet their needs each month due to a lack of income.
CARRBORO, N.C. – Mayor Barbara Foushee proclaims the week of May 12-18, 2025 as Period Poverty Awareness Week in Carrboro.
Approximately half of the population will have a period every month for decades of their lives. Period supplies are a necessary product, each month, for millions of people across the country, however national surveys and research studies report that one in four menstruating individuals struggle to secure enough period supplies to meet their needs each month due to a lack of income.
Breaking the period product insecurity cycle: An observational study of outcomes experienced by recipients of free period products in the United States
The United States is increasingly recognizing period product insecurity, insufficient access to menstrual products and limited private spaces for managing menstruation due to financial constraints, as an issue impacting the well-being and dignity of Americans.
Abstract
Background:
The United States is increasingly recognizing period product insecurity, insufficient access to menstrual products and limited private spaces for managing menstruation due to financial constraints, as an issue impacting the well-being and dignity of Americans. One strategy to address period product insecurity has been distributing free period products via period supply banks. The outcomes of period product distribution outside the school setting are absent from the literature.
Diaper Drive starting at Burgwin-Wright House
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Burgwin-Wright House announces that it is accepting diapers and other products for the annual Diaper Drive benefitting the Diaper Bank of North Carolina.
According to a press release, during the entire month of March, local residents are encouraged to bring donations of diapers, packaged baby wipes, adult incontinence products, formula and other hygiene items to the Burgwin-Wright House.
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Burgwin-Wright House announces that it is accepting diapers and other products for the annual Diaper Drive benefitting the Diaper Bank of North Carolina.
According to a press release, during the entire month of March, local residents are encouraged to bring donations of diapers, packaged baby
wipes, adult incontinence products, formula and other hygiene items to the Burgwin-Wright House.
Lending a Helping Hand with the Diaper Bank of NC
On February 6, Positive Childhood Alliance NC (PCANC) joined forces with the Diaper Bank of NC to support families and build community. Together, PCANC staff rolled up their sleeves to sort, pack, and prepare essential supplies that make a difference in the lives of families and children during Family Support Awareness Month.
The Diaper Bank of NC is just one great example of family support programs, which play a critical role in promoting healthy child development and strengthening families. For many, access to basic necessities like diapers can mean the difference between stability and stress. This type of support helps to provide concrete support for parents — one of the five Protective Factors.
On February 6, Positive Childhood Alliance NC (PCANC) joined forces with the Diaper Bank of NC to support families and build community. Together, PCANC staff rolled up their sleeves to sort, pack, and prepare essential supplies that make a difference in the lives of families and children during Family Support Awareness Month.
The Diaper Bank of NC is just one great example of family support programs, which play a critical role in promoting healthy child development and strengthening families. For many, access to basic necessities like diapers can mean the difference between stability and stress. This type of support helps to provide concrete support for parents — one of the five Protective Factors.
Helene Response - Sheltering and Business Recovery Operations
During and after disasters, to make sure all survivors have somewhere safe to stay, emergency managers open shelters. The need for shelters, medical support and supplies for impacted areas was great after Hurricane Helene hit Western NC. This blog highlights some of the work done and the partnerships that helped provide much needed relief in the wake of the powerful storm.
During and after disasters, to make sure all survivors have somewhere safe to stay, emergency managers open shelters. The need for shelters, medical support and supplies for impacted areas was great after Hurricane Helene hit Western NC. This blog highlights some of the work done and the partnerships that helped provide much needed relief in the wake of the powerful storm.
Local food pantry helps distribute diapers to families in need
MECKLENBURG COUNTY, N.C. — In one week, the 9 Diaper Drive collected more than 6,000 diapers for Mecklenburg County families in need.
It also collected more than 5,600 wipes and more than 500 period and adult incontinence products.
MECKLENBURG COUNTY, N.C. — In one week, the 9 Diaper Drive collected more than 6,000 diapers for Mecklenburg County families in need.
It also collected more than 5,600 wipes and more than 500 period and adult incontinence products.