Families in Wayne County are assisted by the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul’s Emergency Assistance program

with financial aid, direct payments of bills. They receive assistance towards budgeting and financial stability.

Through the Emergency Assistance program at The Salvation Army, short-term assistance is available to ensure 30

days of continued housing/utilities, outreach (food, clothing, household goods) and recovery assistance.

Homeless men are provided with emergency shelter, three daily meals, life skills classes, counseling and outreach

services at the Shelter for Men provided by The Salvation Army.

Individuals are able to remain in their home, receive check-ups and receive a nutritious meal from Meals on Wheels through the Nutrition for the Elderly, this is a program of WAGES.

Victims of single family fires were provided emergency assistance, food, short-term shelter, and referral services through the Single Family Fires program of The American Red Cross.

The American Red Cross facilitates Armed Forces Emergency Services that communicate between service members and their families in times of medical emergencies, death, and financial hardship.

As part of the Boy Scouting program, boys in Community Packs, improve their academic

performance and social competencies through rank advancement, merit badge completion and Learning for Life courses. The scouts receive mentoring and career counseling through Explorer programs.

Girls living in West Haven, Fairview and Lincoln Apartments have a safe place to be mentored as they grow into community citizenship! Your investment in the work of United Way of Wayne County has given these young ladies the chance to belong to the three Girl Scout's Community Troops, and to experience the benefits of being a scout! Some of the opportunities these girls now have include arts and crafts, agriculture trips, Disney on Ice adventures, and STEM education. Your investment gives these girls the chance that otherwise would not be possible.  

Connections of Wayne County is a non-profit agency dedicated to developing skills in reading, math, computer, and simple finance for adult learners in Wayne County, North Carolina in order that they may achieve success at home, at work LIteracy, and in the community. 

Financial literacy is provided through the Bank on Wayne program that provides instruction in budgeting, banking, and managing credit. Bank on Wayne encourages participants to operate within the financial mainstream and avoid costly alternative financial services.

Expectant parents attend Pregnancy Birth and Beyond (PB&B) classes. This allows participating parents a better

foundation and understanding of the pregnancy, labor, birth, and early stages of infant development. In addition

to the prenatal education, PB&B also follows the newborns/families through the first six months to a year after birth with continued contact and resources as needed.

Boys and girls participate in Aim for Success education program which includes age-appropriate activities on personal responsibilities, managing money, how to set goals, improving self-esteem and improving grades at the Boys and Girls Club of Wayne County in three locations- Goldsboro, Fremont and Mount Olive.

Children participated in Smart Moves program where they learned about the consequences of adolescent sexual activity and improved their self-esteem and decision making skills in order to avoid unsafe behaviors. 

Children participating in the Triple Play program, which provides youth with structured activities such as increasing their daily exercise and improve their knowledge of nutrition and eating habits. 

First-time youth offenders have an opportunity to earn a chance to improve their future through Teen Court.  Participants follow a structured process where their peers review their case, pass judgment and issue an appropriate sentence. Through parental and teen participation, participants are able to avoid criminal records by successfully completing their sentence. 

Domestic Violence Victim Support

24/7 Hot Line

919-736-1313

The Domestic Violence Victim Support program provides victims of domestic violence, neglect or sexual assault a safe shelter.  The program also offers emergency services, crisis intervention, food and clothing, safety planning, emergency cell phones, danger and lethality assessment and if needed, legal as well as financial assistance.

Victims also receive counseling whether they stay in a shelter or not. They also provide counseling for the batterers. For those attending support groups, there is childcare available. The program will assist them with their job search, skill training, referrals and placement to help them become self-sufficient.

Other educational opportunities are offered such as parenting skills training and safety planning for children. Domestic Violence Prevention Workshops are available for the community.