Back to School Event coming to SCC
The Columbus County Community Collaborative invites families throughout Columbus County to attend its free Back-to-School Event on Saturday, August 8, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Southeastern Community College, 4564 Chadbourn Highway in Whiteville. This year's event is made possible through a grant provided by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), allowing the collaborative to expand its outreach and connect more families with valuable community resources before the
Partnership for Children rewards educators for continuing education
Columbus County Partnership for Children awarded early childhood educators a total of $1,200 for continuing their higher education in the field. “We proudly support teachers who have received educational incentives from CCPC as they pursue higher education and professional development,” said Dr. Selena Rowell, executive director of CCPC, “Their commitment to advancing their knowledge and skills strengthen the quality of education for preschoolers in our community. We are honored to invest in their
Partnership for Children promotes literacy with space-themed reading program
Columbus County Partnership for Children (CCPC) implemented a literacy program for elementary students during a summer reading camp in June at Edgewood Elementary. CCPC has been providing this program for the past four years thanks to a $5,000 Champions for Literacy grant, which is made possible by corporate sponsors like International Paper who support the Fight for Literacy Games, through which collegiate sports teams – in the case of CCPC, the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Partnership for Children introduces new program manager/grant writer
Mike Roberts is the new program manager/grant writer for Columbus County Partnership for Children (CCPC). In this role, he will monitor the progress of the programs and activities of the Partnership as well as seek funding support for the organization. “We are excited to welcome Mr. Roberts to the CCPC team and to the Smart Start network,” said Dr. Selena Rowell, executive director of the Columbus County Partnership for Children. “The wealth of knowledge and experience that he brings will boost our
Partnership for Children receives $10k grant from the TELUS North Carolina Community Board, supporting health and literacy
Funding will provide 200 families of children ages birth to 8 with a tech-enabled, mobile and center-based program that integrates nutrition, agriculture, early literacy and digital support. Whiteville, North Carolina – Columbus County Partnership for Children has received grant funding from the TELUS North Carolina Community Board, to contribute towards early childhood health and literacy. “Food security and literacy skills are major issues facing families in Columbus County,” said Dr.
Imagination Library returns to Columbus County
Columbus County Partnership for Children is excited to announce the reopening of registrations for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. All children registered with Imagination Library receive one free book per month delivered to their home until their 5th birthday. Gloria Parker-Barr has been the support specialist of the program almost since its launch. For years, she has traveled across the county delivering brochures and displays, aiming to register as many children as possible. “For seven years,
