Single Mothers Making a Difference
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Below you will find more information about some organizations that offer free or discounted services:
Our Helpers:
Adventure Landing
(919) 872-1688 adventurelanding.com/parks/raleigh/
Adventure Landing is a theme park for children that offers go-karts, miniature golf, laser tag, video gaming, batting cages and a snack bar. Adventure Landing offers online coupons, that change often, including discounted coupons for their activities, “Friday is Family Night” specials and birthday party specials.
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Alliance Medical Ministry, Inc.
(919) 250-3320 alliancemedicalministry.org
Alliance Medical Ministry, Inc. provides affordable health care for low-income families.
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AniMeals
(919) 772-2326 spcawake.org
AniMeals is part of the SPCA of Wake County and provides pet food assistance to seniors and disabled in the area who may be having trouble feeding their pets.
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Ann and Jim Goodnight Museum Park at North Carolina Museum of Art
(919) 839-6262 http://ncartmuseum.org/visit/the_park/
The Ann and Jim Goodnight Museum Park is a 164-acre park with trails and commissioned works of art at designated locations. Admission is free.
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APS
(919) 426-4435 apsofdurham.org
APS offers pet food assistance to low-income pet owners.
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Artopia
(919) 307-8144 artopia-raleigh.com
Artopia is an art program for children. They have after school classes and camps in the summer. Right now (April 2017), they are offering a 10% discount on online bookings with the Promo Code “BOOK 10.”
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Arts Together
(919) 828-1713 artstogether.org
Arts Together is a non-profit arts program for children, offering visual art, dance, drama and music. Scholarships are available.
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Aventwest Children's Mentoring
(919) 332-8720 aventwest.com
Aventwest Children’s Mentoring is an after-school tutoring and mentoring program for academically at risk children living in the Aventwest community (Southwest Raleigh).
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Bills Help.org
Bills Help.org offers bill paying assistance.
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Blue Jay Point County Park
(919) 870-4330 wakegov.com/parks/bluejay/Pages/default.aspx
Blue Jay Point County Park offers free admission and activities for children of all ages as long as they are accompanied by an adult. Most activities are free. These activities change from season to season, but include such things as “Nature Peekers,” “Kids Conservation Corps,” and “Eco-Kids.” Online registration is required for most activities.
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Boys and Girls Clubs of Wake County
(919) 834-6282 wakebgc.org
Boys and Girls Clubs of Wake County provides after-school care, mentoring and tutoring services for youth, as well as bullying and drug prevention classes. Mental health counseling for children is also available.
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Brown Bag Ministry
(844) 538-4673 brownbagministry.org
Brown Bag Ministry offers clothing, food and housing assistance, as well as job, financial and career counseling. Mental health counseling and nutrition counseling for single mothers are offered too.
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Buffalo Lanes Bowling
(919) 468-8684 http://buffaloelanes.com/
Buffalo Lanes Bowling offers bowling specials. Specials include $2 bowling and $2 shoe rental on Sunday-Thursday from 9pm until 11pm and $2 bowling and $2 shoe rental on Sundays from 6pm until close. One free bowling game for kids, until October 31, 2017, as well as other offers for kids through the following link: http://buffaloelanes.com/kids/Kids-Club-Registration
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C and C Auto Service
(919) 859-0207 candcautoservice.com
C and C Auto repair offers discounted services to families in need.
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CASA
(919) 754-9960 casanc.org
CASA provides affordable housing for people with disabilities, veterans, and low and moderate income families.
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Child Care Services of Wake County
(919) 403-6950 childcareservices.org
Child Care Services of Wake County helps low-income families find quality and affordable child care.
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Coconut Charlie’s Bump N Bounce
(919) 307-8495 bumpnbounce.com
Coconut Charlie’s Bump N Bounce is offers “Open Playtime” in inflatable bouncy houses. The last hour of every day is $5 (Monday 1-2pm; Tuesday-Sunday 4-5pm).
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CPO Food Pantry
(919) 873-0245
As their website mentions, they are the "Triangle's largest food pantry," open Monday through Saturday, 10 am to 1 pm.
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Daniel Center for Math and Science
(919) 255-8957 danielcenter.org
Daniel Center for Math and Science offers math, science, and technology education opportunities for at-risk, disadvantaged students. They also offer tutoring services.
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Divorce Care & Divorce Care for Kids (DC4K)
These programs are located in many areas and offered on a weekly basis in many churches.
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Dorcas Ministries
http://dorcas-cary.org/services/
Offers a variety of services at free or discounted prices including the following: food pantry, preschool, childcare, camps, before and after school programs, job training, counseling, and helps with paying for bills (including rent and medicine).
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Durant Nature Preserve
(919) 870-2871
raleighnc.gov/parks/content/ParksRec/Articles/Parks/Durant.html
Durant Nature Preserve offers children the opportunity to participate in such activities as “Citizen Science—Nest Watch,” “Wee Walkers,” “Dip and Discover” and “Storybook Summer: Owls.” Most activities are free and change monthly. Registration online is required.
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Eastern NC Food Bank
Main page: http://www.foodbankcenc.org/site/PageServer?pagename=FBCENCHome
Emergency food information: http://content.foodbankcenc.org/about/zip.asp
919-875-0707
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Family Promise
(919) 832-6024 familypromisewake.org
Family Promise offers housing assistance for single mothers.
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Feed the Pack Food Pantry
Feed the Pack Food Pantry offers food to those in need in the NC State community.
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First Baptist Church Clothing Ministry
(919) 832-4485 fbcraleigh.org
First Baptist Church Clothing Assistance offers clothing to those in need.
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GCFLearnFree
GFCLearnFree taches free technology, literacy and math skills.
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GriefShare
These programs are located in many areas and offered on a weekly basis in many churches.
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Habitat for Humanity of Wake County
(919) 833-6768 habitatwake.org
Habitat for Humanity of Wake County offers home repair, housing options, and job opportunities.
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Habitat for Humanity Restore
(919) 833-6768 wakerestore.org
Habitat for Humanity Restore offers gently used furniture, housing supplies (light fixtures, plumbing, lumber) and appliances at discounted prices.
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Harriet’s House
(919) 834-0666 passagehome.org
Harriet’s House provides financial and career counseling as well as housing assistance for single mothers.
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Healing Transitions
(919) 838-9800 healingtransitions.org
Healing Transitions offers healthcare and housing assistance as well as drug abuse counseling and detoxification services. They also run an offsite thrift shop, Recovered Treasures, that offers gently used clothing, household items, and furniture at discounted prices.
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Health Leads
(617) 391-3633 healthleadsusa.org
Health Leads offers social needs consultation and assistance (food, housing, bill pay) within medical facilities.
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Homework Haven
Homework Haven provides after-school child care/day care assistance as well as education and tutoring services for children of single mothers.
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Hope Community Church: Car Repair
Hope is a church in the Raleigh area, offering many care services including free car labor on many car problems as long as you have the car part.
Hope Community Church
Encouraging sermon for single parents:
http://gethope.net/sermon/week-two-single-parents/#tab-1-1-message
*Every Saturday from 4:15-6pm at the Raleigh campus, single parents and their children are given a free meal.
*June 3, 2017, Hope is hosting an event for single mothers to connect.
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Hope Reins
(919) 345-4914 hopereinsnc.org
Hope Reins provides equine counseling for children who are hurting emotionally. Children work with horses in order to heal.
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Interact
(919) 828-7501 interactofwake.org
Interact offers safety, support and awareness counseling for those who women are victims of domestic violence. Their resources also include counseling for rape and sexual assault victims.
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Inter-faith Food Shuttle
(919) 250-0043 foodshuttle.org
Inter-faith Food Shuttle offers cooking and nutrition education as well delivering mobile meals. They also participate in backpack buddies, the chance for low-income students to take home nutritious meals in their backpacks over the weekend.
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JellyBeans Super Skate Center
(919) 467-5283 skatejellybeans.com
JellyBeans Super Skate Center is a skating rink for all ages and offers many discounts, including an early registration discount for any one of their summer camps, Tuesday morning skate from 10am to 12pm for $6 and $6 Flashback Skate every Wednesday night from 7pm to 10pm.
Jesus' Labor of Love
http://christiancarguy.com/jesus-labor-of-love/
This organization offers free labor on car repairs.
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Kids Meals & More
Providing kids with healthy food during school, on the weekends, and in the summer
http://fbnc.convio.net/site/PageServer?pagename=programs_kmm
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Launching Pad Trampoline Park
(919) 390-6700 launchingpadraleigh.com
Launching Pad Raleigh is a trampoline park for all ages. It offers weekly online discounts and Wednesdays are always half price.
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Marbles Kids Museum
(919) 834-4040 marbleskidsmuseum.org
Marbles is a children’s hands-on discovery museum. Marbles offers “Twilight $2 Admission Thursday” as well as financial assistance for their summer camps.
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Mariam Clinic
(919) 824-4672 mariamclinic.org
Mariam Clinic provides accessible, quality health care and support services for women and their families.
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Method Child Development Center
(919) 852-4568 methodchilddevelopmentcenter.com
Method Child Development Center is a quality child care/ day care service that offers scholarship money for those families that need it to enroll.
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Mission Thrift Store
(919) 981-0222 missionthriftnc.com
Mission Thrift Store offers clothing assistance for single mothers. They participate in Dress for Success and help those in need find affordable business attire for job interviews.
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NAMI North Carolina
(919) 788-0801 naminc.org
NAMI North Carolina offers free peer support, education, and outreach programs for those affected by and/or dealing with mental illness.
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NC Child Care
(800) 662-7030 ncdhhs.gov
NC Child Care is a government agency that helps single mothers find the quality and affordable child care that they need.
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NC Department of Health and Human Services
(800) 662-7030 ncdhhs.gov
NC Department of Health and Human Services is a government agency that offers single mothers and their children discounted dental service.
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New Bern Ridge Pediatric and Family Dental Center
(919) 250-2930 whsi.org
New Bern Ridge Pediatric and Family Dental Center offers single mothers and their children discounted dental service.
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North Carolina Museum of History
(919) 807-7900 ncmuseumofhistory.org
The North Carolina Museum of Art offers free admission to children of all ages (12 and under must be accompanied by an adult). Special programs and exhibits are offered to children weekly and are $1 to $3 to participate. Online registration is required.
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North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Nature Exploration Center
(919) 707-9800 naturalsciences.org
The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Nature Exploration Center houses many exhibits, some of which are hands-on, about North Carolina’s natural habitats and inhabitants. Admission is free.
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North Raleigh Ministries
(919) 844-6676 northraleighministires.com
North Raleigh Ministries offers bill pay, job, food and clothing assistance as well as financial and career counseling. They also sell gently used furniture, housing supplies, and appliances at discounted prices.
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North Wake Church: The Service Station
http://northwake.com/ministries/the-service-station/
When possible, this organization offers free or reduced repairs, transportation for a certain time period, as well as discounted vehicles.
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Oberlin Outreach Center
(919) 255-6721 freeclinics.com
Oberlin Outreach Center offers healthcare assistance for single mothers and their children.
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PLM Families Together
(919) 212-1123 plmft.org
PLM Families Together offers housing assistance as well as financial and career counseling to help single mothers and their children stay in their new homes.
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Poe Center for Health
(919) 231-4006 poehealth.org
Poe Center for Health provides yearly free dental screenings for youth as well as bullying education and drug prevention classes. Additional educational programs for youth are offered at discounted prices. Healthcare assistance for single mothers and their children is also available. Exercise and wellness classes for single moms is available at discounted prices.
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Raleigh City Farm
(919) 322-9596 raleighcityfarm.org
Raleigh City Farm share the produce that it grows with those in need.
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Raleigh Rescue Mission Clinic
(919) 828-9014 raleighrescue.org
Raleigh Rescue Mission Clinic provides free healthcare services for those that are homeless and residing in their facility.
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Raleigh Single Mom Group
Raleigh Single Mom Group offers the opportunity for single moms and their children to get together in local parks around the Raleigh/Wake County area and exercise at no cost.
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Rebuilding Together of the Triangle, Inc.
(919) 341-5980 rebuildingtogethertriangle.org
Rebuilding Together of the Triangle, Inc. provides home repair to low income families.
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Recovered Treasures
(984) 269-7779 healingtransitions.org
Recovered Treasures is a thrift store operated by Healing Transitions (see above) that offers gently used clothing, household items, and furniture at discounted prices.
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SAFE Haven Pet Food Pantry
(919) 341-4103 safehavenpfp.org
SAFE Haven Pet Food Pantry gives pet food assistance to those in need in the Wake County area.
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Salvation Army
(919) 834-6733 salvationarmycarolinas.org
The Salvation Army offers exercise and wellness classes for single moms as well as housing and holiday assistance to those in need. Please see the other Salvation Army listings below.
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Salvation Army Clothing Closet
(919) 834-6733 salvationarmycarolinas.org
The Salvation Army Clothing Closet offers clothing assistance to those in need.
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Salvation Army Coat Giveaways
(919) 834-6733 salvationarmycarolinas.org
Salvation Army Coat Giveaway is a service of the Salvation Army in which anyone who needs a coat can get one on the coat giveaway Saturdays in October, November, and December.
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Salvation Army Food Pantry
(919) 834-6733 salvationarmycarolinas.org
Salvation Army Food Pantry is available to all those in need of food. Their soup kitchen serves hot meals as well.
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The Salvation Army Family Tracing Service
https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/reuniting-families
After filling out a small form and paying a small fee (usually about $25), The Salvation Army traces where the relative you have lost contact is and helps both of you reunite.
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Salvation Army Soup Kitchen
(919) 834-6733 salvationarmycarolinas.org
Salvation Army Soup Kitchen offers a hot meal to those in need.
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Science Fun for Everyone
(919) 460-5800 sciencefun.org
Science Fun for Everyone is an after-school and summer science camp for children ages 3 and up. Discounts and scholarships are available for camps.
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Sears Appliance Repair
(919) 586-8959 searshomeservices.com
Sears Appliance Repair offers discounted appliance repair to low income families.
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Select Sitters
(919) 561-6233 theselectsitters.com
Select Sitters is a local babysitting agency that offers services to low-income families at a discounted price.
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Shepherd’s Bounty Garden
Shepherd’s Bounty Garden offers fresh produce to anyone in need from its food pantry that the church has grown itself. Housing assistance and financial and career counseling are also available through St. Bernadette Catholic Church.
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Shirley’s Animal Ministry
(919) 210-3096 animal-ministry.org
Shirley’s Animal Ministry offers pet food assistance to those in the Southern Wake County area.
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Single Mother Guide
https://singlemotherguide.com/
Single Mother Guide provides financial resources based on where you live in the USA. Resources include grants, child care assistance programs, colleges that are "child-friendly," housing, nutrition help, tax breaks, rental assistance, and much more!
Single Mother Help
Single Mother Help points single mothers to the help they need for bill pay and housing assistance, education opportunities, child care assistance and job and career counseling.
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Stepup Ministry
(919) 781-0156 stepupministry.org
Stepup Ministry serves homeless, low income, jobless, unemployed individuals and families. They teach basic life skills and help in finding jobs and employment. Housing assistance services are also provided.
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Stellar Sitters Babysitter Referral Service
(919) 412-7499 stellarsitters@gmail.com
Stellar Sitters Babysitter Referral Service is a local babysitting service that puts single moms in touch with the affordable and reliable sitters that they need.
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Stop Hunger Now
(919) 839-0689 riseagainsthunger.org
Stop Hunger Now is a food pantry. They also offer nutrition counseling.
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The Carying Place
(919) 462-1800 thecaryingplace.org
The Carying Place offers financial and career counseling services, food and housing assistance, as well as nutrition counseling and parenting classes.
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The Diaper Train
https://m.facebook.com/TheDiaperTrain/about
As mentioned on their link above, "The Diaper Train is a program of Saint Saviour’s Center. We provide diapers, wipes and children’s books to low-income families in Wake County."
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The Green Chair Project
(919) 322-0474 thegreenchair.org
The Green Chair Project provides used household items and furniture to those who have experienced homelessness, crisis or disaster. Some refurbished items are available to purchase at lower than retail prices.
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The Point Church
http://pointchurch.com/ministries/care-center/
This church has many locations in the Raleigh area and offers a food pantry, financial assistance, counseling (fees can be wavered upon request), clothing closet, and care classes.
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The Women’s Center of Wake County-Epiphany House
(919) 829-3711 ext. 104 wcwc.org
The Women’s Center of Wake County–Epiphany House is a housing assistance facility for those single women and children in need operated by the Women’s Center of Wake County.
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Triangle Family Services
(919) 821-0790 tfsnc.org
Triangle Family Services offers anger management and domestic safety classes as well as financial counseling, outpatient mental health therapy and housing support for the homeless. There is also a supervised visitation and exchange program.
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Urban Ministries of Wake County
(919) 836-1642 urbanmin.org
Urban Ministries of Wake County has a food pantry, offers food and nutrition courses, provides free healthcare and diabetes education classes and offers a free pharmacy. Specifically their resources include the following: abuse, neglect, clothing, dental, education, shelter, employment, financial assistance and counseling, food assistance, legal services, medical, vehicle assistance, and more which can be found through this link: https://www.urbanmin.org/other-resources/
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United Way of the Greater Triangle
(919) 460-8687 unitedwaytriangle.org
United Way of the Greater Triangle is a resource for finding career counseling, adult education classes, ESL classes, tutoring and mentoring for children, and affordable housing.
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Wake County Human Services: Resource Guide 2016
A large PDF with resources for individuals in Wake County, North Carolina.
http://www.wakegov.com/humanservices/social/Documents/Wake Resource Guide 2016.pdf
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Wake County Smart Start
(919) 851-9550 wakesmartstart.org
Wake County Smart Start provides Pre-K screening and education opportunities for at-risk 4 year olds.
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Wedge Community Garden
Wedge Community Garden grows its own produce to offer to those in need in the community.
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Wheels for Hope
(919) 832-1941 wheels4hope.org
Wheels for Hope Helps to find cars for individuals.
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WIC Program Wake County
(919) 250-4720 wicprograms.org
WIC Program Wake County offers nutrition counseling and food assistance to single mothers and their children once they are eligible. It is a government nutritional assistance program for Women, Infants, and Children. WIC brings quality foods, health care, and nutritional educational to single mother families by providing grants to states. To learn more about this program and to see if you qualify, contact: wichq-sfpd@fns.usda.gov
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With Love from Jesus Ministries
(919) 233-8010 withlovefromjesus.org
With Love from Jesus Ministries provides clothing and food assistance and financial and career counseling. They also offer gently used furniture, housing supplies, and appliances at discounted prices.
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Women’s Center of Wake County Food Pantry
(919) 829-3711 wcwc.org
Women’s Center of Wake County Food Pantry provides food and clothing assistance to single moms and their children. Housing assistance is offered at their Epiphany House.
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YMCA: Kraft Family
(919) 657-9622 ymcatriangle.org
Kraft Family YMCA offers after-school child care/daycare for single mothers as well as education and tutoring services. They also offer exercise and wellness classes, nutrition counseling and rape/sexual assault/ sexual abuse counseling and training for single mothers.
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YMCA: Kraft Community Garden
https://www.ymcatriangle.org/kraft-family-ymca-6
Each family pays a $25 per year fee and gets to share in the profits of the garden year-round. With others helping, gardening is not as time consuming and you save much money on vegetables and healthy living year-round!
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YMCA Program Scholarships
YMCA offers scholarships for sports programs and other activities if you ask your local Y: https://www.ymcatriangle.org/financial-assistance-programs
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YMCA of the Triangle Community Hope Mentoring
(919) 719-9622 ymcatriangle.org
YMCA of the Triangle Community Hope Mentoring offers after-school education and tutoring services for those children in need who have been referred by their teacher or school guidance counselor.
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YMCA of the Triangle Summer Camps
(919) 719-9633 ymcatriangle.org
YMCA of the Triangle Summer Camps offer a range of camping opportunities to children of all ages. Camps for children with special needs are also available.
Scholarships are available through this link:
https://www.ymcatriangle.org/financial-assistance-programs
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