Going Beyond the Pink for Women with Breast Cancer
Founded by Kara Kenan and Joy Wade, this Wilmington nonprofit offers breast health education and...
Nonprofits
Switchin’ Gears in Wilmington Gives Beyond the Spoke
Besides providing bicycles for people in need, the nonprofit Switchin’ Gears in Wilmington creates...
The Holdens Plus Widow’s Mite Equals a Powerful Solution for Clean Water Worldwide
Most of us take for granted having clean water to drink, to cook with, and to bathe. But for many...
Every Butt Counts: Cape Fear River Watch hosts 2017’s International Coastal Cleanup
This is part of a new monthly series called “Crossing the Cape Fear.” As citizens of...
Christmas in July Book Bag Program Donates Almost 400 Bags
Filled book bags line the hallway walls and occupy available space in the reception area at...
WAVES4K.I.D.S. Gives Kindles & Kindness to Kids in Brunswick County
Every five minutes, a child is abused or neglected in North Carolina. In about half of the cases,...
Stitch ‘N Time in Calabash Knits for Good
“Would you like to hear about my exploding closet?” Kris Ann Crane’s question is intriguing, so I...
Road to Recovery: Volunteers Hit the Road for Cancer Patients
Do you have a car and a few hours to spare? If so, you could join one of the dozens of volunteer drivers in Brunswick County who provide a free lift for patients to and from their treatments and provide a little companionship...
Tamika Jenkins: A Lawyer with a Big Heart
If you ask Tamika Jenkins to tell you a little bit about her life, you’ll soon discover that her...
Samara’s Village: Helping Teen Mothers
The founders of Samara’s Village each have something in common: a passion for helping teens. ...
Teen and Peer Courts give Brunswick County Youths a Second Chance
Not every teen that commits a petty crime or even a low-level misdemeanor offense is an at-risk...
