Partner Agencies
Investing in Our Community:
United Way works to ensure critical, health and human services are available to people in our 
community by providing grants 34 Community Investment Programs to 14 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 two-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, in addition to submitting quarterly financial statements for further accountability. 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.
2011-2013 Partner Agencies & Community Investment Programs
Investment Focus: Education
Belgrade Community Action Association (910) 650-8109
Achieving Academic Success: In collaboration with Sylvan Learning Center to provide academic programs and parent seminars that are designed specifically to increase student achievement and parental awareness.
Boys & Girls Club (910) 455-9003
After School Program- Provides a safe place for children ages 6-18, regardless of income, to complete homework and enjoy playtime together.
Summer Program- Provides fun, educational field trips and activities all-day for children ages 6-18
Boy Scouts of America, East Carolina Council (910) 340-7774
Boy Scouts- A year-round, out-door centered program uniquely designed to meet the developmental needs of young men ages 11-17.
Cub Scouts- For youth in grades 1-5, supporting them in physical, mental and spiritual development while providing an exciting family oriented program.
Learning for Life- Offers a character education program for elementary, middle, and high school students as well as a career development program.
Venturing & Sea Scouts- For young men and women ages 14-20 that helps youth pursue their special interests, develop leadership skills, and become good citizens.
Girl Scouts, NC Coastal Pines (800) 284-4475 x. 6123
Girl Scouts- Inspire girls ages 5-18 with the highest ideals of character, conduct, patriotism, and service so that they may become happy and resourceful citizens.
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.
Sponsors for Academic Talent (910) 346-6222 x. 56001
Scholarship Program- $1,000 scholarships are given to high school seniors planning to attend a university, college, or academic institution; to receive a scholarship the student must have a GPA of at least a 3.5 weighted scale, an SAT score of at least 1100, and completed 100 hours of community service.
Investment Focus: Health
American Red Cross (910) 347-3581
Disaster Services- helps people prepare for disasters, responds to disasters, and provides emergency relief to alleviate suffering, and to mitigate the impact of future disasters.
Services to Armed Forces- Provides care and comfort to members of the US military and their families, services in military and veteran hospitals, and conducts emergency communication utilizing both traditional and innovative avenues
Foundation for Hospice (910) 455-3925
Camp Butterfly- Provides a fun and therapeutic outlet at the annual grief day camp and workshops throughout the year for children and teens.
Grief Support and End-of-Life Education- Offers workshops, support groups, memorial services, literature and other material to help people prepare for end-of-life care and those experiencing grief.
Friends of the Aging (910) 455-2747
Senior Needs- Distributing needed nutritional supplements and incontinence supplies not covered by Medicare to elderly individuals who otherwise could not afford them.
Onslow Community Outreach (910) 455-5733
Caring Community Clinic- Provides free, basic healthcare and medication for people ages 18-64 who are uninsured and within 200% of the federal poverty level.
Homeless Shelter- Provides counseling, referrals, and short-term housing for homeless
Soup Kitchen- Targets the indigent and/or elderly who are in need of a nutritious meal.
Onslow County Partnership for Children (910) 938-0336
Child Advocacy Center- A neutral, supportive, child-friendly environment where children are comprehensively evaluated for sexual and physical abuse in a coordinated, collaborative approach.
USO of Jacksonville Center (910) 455-3411
Special Troop Support/Homecoming & Deployment Support Program- is essential to maintaining not only positive mental health and morale for the service members, but also their families.
Wilmington Family YMCA (910) 251-9622 x. 224
Girls on the Run, Onslow Chapter- Girls on the Run is an afterschool program that educates and prepares girls in grades 3 through 8 for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living through the power of running.
Investment Focus: Income
Foundation for Hospice (910) 455-3925
Assistance for Terminally Ill- Enhances a terminally ill person's quality of life by providing financial assistance for medication, medical equipment and supplies, and other expenses that would otherwise be unaffordable.
Onslow Community Outreach (910) 455-5733
Benevolent Services- One-time financial assistance to help individuals and families maintain housing and utilities.
PEERS Family Development Center (910) 333-9725
Free Drop-in Child Care- Offered Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, from 9 AM to 1 PM for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years of age; provides support and relief to families who need a break, especially those whose spouse might be deployed.