Connections of Cumberland County

Please be advised Connections will close at 2pm on Wednesday, August 7 and will reopen on Monday, August 12 at 9am.

If you are in need of shelter during this severe weather please visit
Cumberland County NC - Emergency Services for available locations.

Stay Safe!

Today we celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the first day the doors opened at the Day Resource Center to serve single women and children experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

Follow along with us this year as we take a walk down memory lane, share successes, and look forward to the future.

We here at Connections of Cumberland County are cheering you on!

Connections of Cumberland County wishes you a very happy Fourth of July!

For those individuals that utilize the FAST bus system it will NOT be running on July 4th. Please be sure to make alternate travel arrangements for that day.

Stay safe and we wish you a Happy 4th of July.

City offices are closed Thursday, July 4 to observe Independence Day.
🗑️ Thursday’s garbage and yard waste will be collected on July 3.
♻️ Recycling will be collected on regular schedule.
🚌 FAST will not operate on July 4.
🚨 9-1-1 is always available.
🤾 Rec Centers will operate on the abbreviated schedule of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
🏊 Splash Pads and Pools will be open.
Read more: https://bit.ly/3L61tlw

In honor of Independence Day, our agency is closed this week.

Don’t forget! We are closed next week. We will open again at 9am Monday July 8 at 9am.

Through community support and partnerships with organizations like we are able to provide services free of charge to our clients while affording our interns the opportunity to work directly with our clients providing comprehensive case management at our Day Resource Center (DRC). We are proud of our Connect to Internship (C2I) program that has had 136 interns from 38 University's nationwide contribute more than 48,000 hours to serving our community.

So if you are you currently in school for social work or another human service degree and looking for an internship with hands on experience in a fast pace, compassionate environment then consider joining our case management intern team. Head over to our website at https://www.connectionsofcc.org/internships/ and complete your application today!

We all experience feelings of defeat periodically. We can be patient as those feelings pass through us, but not let them determine our next steps. Connections of Cumberland County is here for you as you brave your next steps!

👶 Do you need assistance paying for child care while you attend FTCC fulltime? You might qualify for the Parents for Higher Education Child Care Grant.
⏳ Applications are available now for the Fall 2024 semester.
🔗 More details can be found here: https://bit.ly/FTCCccg
📞 Have questions? Call 910-678-8486 for more information.
🤝 This assistance is made possible with the support of Partnership for Children of Cumberland County.

Public Service Announcement: Our agency will be closed from July 1 through July 5 in honor of our nation’s 247th birthday! We will open as normal on Monday July 8 at 9am.

What is one encouragement someone shared with you that helped you accomplish something difficult? Share below, and let’s make the comment section a wealth of encouragement!

☀️🌡️Due to extreme heat, multiple Cumberland County facilities will serve as cooling stations throughout the weekend! View hours and locations: https://ow.ly/wxHP50Sm0XH

Please remember to take precautions during hot weather conditions and share this information with someone in need!

We would like to wish you a very happy first day of summer!

During the summer months, our hygiene closet becomes one of our most essential resources. As shown in the photos, we consistently require donations of all listed items to maintain this vital service. Currently, our greatest needs are for toothbrushes and toothpaste, deodorant, body wash and washcloths, laundry detergent, and shampoo and conditioner.

Your generous contributions help us maintain this essential service, which fulfills a crucial need for our clients.
We gladly accept donations in any form, including bulk items and travel-size bottles.

We are deeply grateful for your support and the time you spend packaging these items. Your kindness makes a significant difference in the lives of those we serve. Thank you for helping us provide this valuable resource!

Another opportunity for those that cannot make it out to Friday's event.

Come out Come out wherever you are. It's going down Saturday the 22nd in Fayetteville NC

Please spread the word!

Today we celebrate Juneteenth, honoring the liberation of the last enslaved African Americans in 1865. As we remember the resilience and courage of those who fought for freedom, we also recognize the ongoing journey toward equality and justice. Let's continue striving for a just and inclusive society.
Happy Juneteenth!

We at Connections of Cumberland County are cheering you on!

Remember a time you felt peace. Where were you? What did you see/smell/feel? Was anyone with you? How can you bring those warm feelings into the present moment today?
Comment below and share a time you felt peace.

Research has linked practicing gratitude to numerous benefits, including a stronger immune system and improved sleep patterns. It has also been shown to foster increased optimism, feelings of joy and pleasure, promote generosity, and reduces feelings of loneliness and isolation. On Mondays, we will be posting regularly scheduled gratitude prompts.

Today, we set our sights on taking one small step in the direction of improving life. It can be as small as making your bed, or as big as taking the plunge into a new job or degree. Whatever the step is today, we here at Connections of Cumberland County celebrate you!

At the end of May, we bid farewell to our Spring Intern Cohort. We are immensely grateful for their time and dedication while they were part of our team. From January 1st to May 31st, these remarkable women served 1,001 clients, tirelessly supporting the women and children who rely on us. As many of them prepare to graduate and embark on their professional journeys, we are confident they will make significant contributions to the field of social work. Please join us in thanking them and wishing them well in their future endeavors.

If you are interested in interning with us, spots are open for our fall cohort! Please click this link to apply. https://www.connectionsofcc.org/internships/
We hope to see you at the end of the summer!

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who participated in our Mother's Day Match Challenge. Your support has been instrumental in helping us achieve our goal and secure matching funds from our generous donor. Thank you for making this possible!

With kids being out of school for the summer, we thought it would be helpful to share summer opportunities for kids and teens! In the next 3 posts, we will share 21 different summer camp opportunities. Stay tuned for the next 2 posts.

Please note: we are not affiliated with, nor do we receive royalties from any of the following organizations. We are sharing public resources freely.

Local summer camps for kids and teens (2/3)

Summer camps for kids and teens (3/3)

In May, Connections of Cumberland County enjoyed warmer weather and even warmer community generosity! United Way of Cumberland County sent a swarm of volunteers to help us deep clean the agency as well as sort and re-stock hygiene closet items. In the summertime, our hygiene closet is a very important resource to our clients. The work these volunteers did during “Day of Giving'' greatly contributed to our ability to do the work that we do. Sheena Butler from The Department of Health came and delivered items for our hygiene closet, and our For Goodness’ Sake, SHOP! enjoyed a visit to King’s Grant for their annual Spring ling!
We could not do all that we do without our community's volunteers.”

Attention Clients! Our June Workshop schedule is up!
Mondays: Budgeting @ 10:30a, Women’s Empowerment @ 1:30p
Wednesdays: Budgeting @ 1:30p
Thursdays: Women In Transition @ 10:30a

With the expansion of Medicaid rolling out December 1, 2023, Cumberland County DSS estimates that 30,000 to 45,000 individuals in our community are now potentially eligible to receive coverage.

Connections of Cumberland County is partnering with the Cumberland County Department of Public Health to host a Medicaid Expansion Application Event at our office on Monday, December 18 from 1:30pm to 4:00pm. Individuals do not have to already be receiving services at Connections to attend. This event is for:

- Single women, with or without children
- Females needing to apply on behalf of their household
- Clients of CCC

We are located at 119 N. Cool Spring Street in Fayetteville. We hope to see you there!