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Volunteer News and Special Events
Press Releases
Jan. 13--National Service Participants to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Through Service
http://www.governor.state.nc.us/NewsItems/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?newsItemID=2211
Jan. 6--No Kid Hungry NC Invites Statewide Leaders to Childhood Hunger Conference on Jan. 19
http://www.governor.state.nc.us/NewsItems/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?newsItemID=2200
Volunteer News
Rocky Mount Telegram: School workers set United Way donation record
Nash-Rocky Mount Public School District was honored by the United Way Tar River Region at the Jan. 9 meeting of the Board of Education. United Way Executive Director Ginny Mohrbutter and Jim Gray, president of N.C. Wesleyan College and the 2011-12 volunteer Campaign Chairman for United Way, praised Nash-Rocky Mount Public School System employees for their exemplary support of United Way and the 41 health and human services programs it represents.
http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/community/roll-call/school-workers-set-united-way-donation-record-909479
WWAY: Mentorship program changes young lives "Outside the Walls"
There are many at-risk youth in the Port City, and studies show that having a positive role model or mentor can significantly decrease a child's potential to get into negative things. This week, we're showcasing Outside the Walls, a mentorship program out to change the statistics and impact our city's youth for the better.
http://www.wwaytv3.com/2012/02/14/just-add-hope-mentorship-program-changes-young-lives-outside-the-walls
WNCT: Grants for area shelter to bring renovations, free vaccinations
A local animal shelter will be seeing some changes over the next few months and that's good news for all animal lovers.The Pitt County Animal Shelter recently received $10,000 in grant money from the ASPCA.
http://www2.wnct.com/news/2012/feb/15/grants-area-shelter-bring-renovations-free-vaccina-ar-1934786/
WCNC: Homeless shelters get help during freezing temperatures
With below freezing temperatures outside this week, Charlotte-area shelters are busier than normal. The two men’s shelters are housing more than 600 men combined, slightly more than normal, in their busiest year yet.
http://www.wcnc.com/news/local/Homeless-shelters-get-help-in-freezing-temperatures-139198844.html
Charlotte Observer: Grant rewards research, helps homeowners
UNC Charlotte recently became the first academic institution to receive a grant through a new U.S. Department of Energy program aimed at more efficiently weatherizing the homes of low-income Americans. The $2 million grant was awarded to Thomas Gentry, assistant professor of architecture at UNCC, and Robert Cox, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering.
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2012/02/12/2998524/grant-rewards-research-helps-homeowners.html
Watauga Democrat: NC receives $338 million to help homeowners
Hundreds of homeowners in the High Country may be eligible for restitution payments, mortgage refinancing, principal reduction and other assistance as a result of a $25 billion settlement with five of the nation's largest banks. N.C. Attorney General Roy Cooper and other state attorneys general on Feb. 9 announced an agreement with the nation's five largest mortgage servicers.
http://www2.wataugademocrat.com/News/story/NC-receives-338-million-to-help-homeowners-id-006978