Where Justice Speaks: Mentoring in Coastal NC

Henry's House opened in Burgaw, Pender County, on November 5, 2026. Learn who may qualify for short-term respite care, what the program offers, and how families can contact Easterseals PORT Health.

Voters in Brunswick and New Hanover counties supported more than $670 million in school bonds on November 3, 2026. What happens next? Learn which projects are planned, what still needs to happen, and how young people and families can stay involved.

Young women and young men can build civic leadership before their first ballot. Find official North Carolina voting information, the October 31, 2026 early-voting deadline, and questions mentors and families can use to start a thoughtful conversation.

Find college scholarships, check who can apply, and go straight to official application pages. Scholarship Corner connects students and families across Brunswick, New Hanover, and Pender counties with funding opportunities and practical next steps.

College Application Week ends Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 5 p.m. Eastern. Eligible students can apply through CFNC with waived application fees at participating North Carolina colleges. Check the school list and submit before the cutoff.

Graduating seniors: The 2027 Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship offers up to $35,000 over four years, mentoring, and career support. Apply by January 14, 2027.

On October 17, 2026, Saturday Success Academy mentees and mentors will tour UNC Pembroke and Fayetteville State University, then attend FSU’s homecoming football game.

Celebrate Cornell Slade, Javoke S. Terrell, and Jennifer Terrell, recipients of NC Project LEAD’s 2026 Changemaker and Innovator of the Year award.

For World Mental Health Day on October 10, make space for student voices, strengthen mentoring conversations, and connect families with verified mental health resources in Coastal North Carolina.

A year of youth mentoring. Six middle schools. More than 180 students. Hear what students and parents shared about role models, school focus, and the future.

Black middle and high school students across southeastern North Carolina can explore STEM and energy careers at the Youth Energy Academy in Southport on November 14. Presented with NC AABE and 100 Black Men of Coastal North Carolina, this hands-on experience connects education, mentoring, leadership, and economic empowerment while helping young people discover career paths they may not have considered.

A $40,000 scholarship opportunity for Black high school seniors. Learn who Ron Brown was, review eligibility, and apply by December 1, 2026.