Investing in Our Community:
United Way works to ensure critical, health and human services are available to people in our 
community by providing grants 21 Community Investment Programs to 13 local partner agencies. Committed to advancing the common good by focusing on Education, Income and Health - the building blocks for a good life. The basic things that we all need for a good life: a quality education that leads to a stable job, income that can support a family through retirement, and good health.
Each program applying for a one-year investment grant is thoroughly screened and reviewed by a panel of community volunteers to ensure that our donor's investments in United Way will have the maximum impact possible. Partner agencies also report semi-annually to United Way on the progress their making towards the outcomes they applied for. Local organizations that don't apply for a Community Investment Grant, but wish to be designated as a United Way Community Partner, are also reviewed thoroughly before they become affiliated with United Way of Onslow County.
2013-2014 Partner Agencies & Community Investment Programs
Investment Focus: Education
Belgrade Community Action Association (910) 743-0800
Ace It! Achieving Academic Success: In partnership with the Sylvan Learning Center to provide targeted instruction and personalized learning plans through modern technology to maximize student achievement.
Boy Scouts of America, East Carolina Council (252) 522-1521
Boy Scouts- Offers a year-round, outdoor-centered program designed to meet the developmental needs of young men ages 11-17.
Cub Scouts- Supports young boys in grades 1-5 by building character, improving fitness, and teaching practical skills through an exciting family-oriented program.
Learning for Life- Offers a career development and character education program for elementary, middle, and high school students.
Venturing & Sea Scouts- Helps young men & women ages 14-20 pursue their unique interests, develop leadership skills, and become good citizens.
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Onslow County (910) 455-9003
After School Program- Provides a positive haven for youth ages 5-18 in Onslow County with evidence-based programs to ensure a fun and educational experience.
Foundation for Hospice (910) 455-3925
Camp Butterfly: Provides a grief support program for children and teens who are experiencing the loss of a family member or close friend.
Girl Scouts, NC Coastal Pines (919) 782-3021
Girl Scouts: Inspires girls ages 5-18 by building courage, confidence, and character through sports, skill building, career mentoring, world travel, and local community service projects.
PEERS Family Development Center (910) 333-9725
Free Drop-In Child Care: Provides support and relief to families, especially those whose spouse might be deployed. Offered Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9AM to 1PM for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years.
Possumwood Acres Wildlife Sanctuary (910) 326-6432
NC Wildlife for Kids – Discovery Trails Phase: Emphasizes outdoor exercises and reading comprehension skills for different student-age groups.
Sponsors for Academic Talent (910) 455-2211
Scholarship Program- Promotes academics and scholastic achievement among students in the Onslow County School system while promoting the value and necessity of community service.
James C. Brown Youth Center (910) 346-6899
After School & Summer Enrichment Program: Equips students to perform successfully in school through intensive instruction and remediation in reading and math.
Investment Focus: Health
Foundation for Hospice (910) 455-3925
Grief Support and End-of-Life Education- Dedicated to improving the lives of people dealing with grief related to death and providing the community with end-of-life education.
Assistance for Terminally Ill- Provides for unmet financial needs of individuals affected by terminal illness to include hospice related costs, medical supplies and equipment, facilities stays, and living expenses.
Friends of the Aging (910) 455-2747
Senior Needs- Provides incontinence supplies and nutritional supplements to seniors in need to maintain their health status and quality of life in their homes.
Onslow Community Outreach (910) 455-5733
Caring Community Clinic- Provides primary health care services to uninsured and low-income residents of Onslow County.
Soup Kitchen- Provides a community-based food program that includes a soup kitchen, meal delivery and monthly food bank.
Onslow County Partnership for Children (910) 938-0336
Child Advocacy Center- Provides a supportive, child-friendly environment where children are comprehensively evaluated for sexual and physical abuse in a collaborative approach.
Onslow Women’s Center (910) 347-4000
Safe House: Empowers today’s victims and their children of domestic violence or sexual assault to become tomorrow’s survivors through safe, confidential shelter.
Investment Focus: Income
Onslow Community Outreach (910) 455-5733
Homeless Shelter- Provides short-term emergency housing along with meals, laundry, and shower facilities in a clean and safe environment.
PEERS Family Development Center (910) 333-9725
Parent Education Enhancement: Provides evidence-based parenting education taught by certified instructors that teach effective parenting, nurturing, and assertive discipline skills.
Our Community Partners
American Red Cross- Onslow Chapter (910)347-3581
Carobell (910) 326-7600
Legal Aid of NC (800) 672-9304
USO of NC- Jacksonville Center (910) 455-3411
Wilmington Family YMCA Girls on the Run, Onslow Chapter (910) 251-9622 ext. 224