2,543 families in North Carolina were supported by First In Families in 2009-10, and 20,535 have been served since we began measuring our impact in the community in 1998.
First In Families of NC and the local Chapters receive primary funding from the NC General Assembly, through the Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Services.
Donate your old electronic equipment to help FIFNC and our 11 Chapters statewide raise money for education and training to enable Chapter staff and local Management Teams to better serve families in their areas.
Learn more about our Green Fundraiser.
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Select FIFNC as your cause by choosing NC from the pulldown menu and searching for First In Families. A portion of each purchase is donated to your cause and you can save money with exclusive coupons and free shipping deals.
The next time you need to buy ink or toner for your business or home, consider buying at Toner For Autism. Select "First In Families of North Carolina" at check out and FIFNC will receive five (5%) percent of the sale.
Did you know that as a state employee you can donate to FIFNC through the annual Combined Campaign. FIFNC code number is 3734. Visit North Carolina's State Employees site to learn more.
FIFNC's Community Bridging initiative builds personal networks for and with individuals leaving the state institutions and embarking on life in the community for the first time; provides outreach to families whose sons or daughters with disabilities are aging and who are not yet connected to community services of any kind; and, in various other ways strengthens the social connectedness of individuals experiencing disability.
Due to the budget crisis, our major funding for Community Bridging was cut last year. We reached out to the community for help.
FIFNC would like to thank WorkSmart Information Technology Consultants and the Lamb Foundation for their generous sponsorship of FIFNC's Community Bridging program, which has helped us keep it going despite the budget cut. Volunteers and additional donations are needed. To find out how you can help, contact Eboni Blake, eblake@fifnc.org or 919-251-8368 ext. 102.
FIFNC believes in stretching the public dollar, and makes every attempt to match the state dollars we receive with in-kind contributions from businesses, reduced prices, and donations of labor and products.
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Through the network of relationships and contacts FIF has developed, we either help a family of an individual directly, or we find another solution.
FIF receives 20-30 requests per year to start up new FIF Chapters in regions not yet supported. Please visit the Local FIF Chapters listing in the Local Chapters section of this Web site to see where existing FIF Chapters are located.
It is our goal to serve all of North Carolina within several years. Please contact us to find out how you can help.
First In Families of North Carolina's newest corporate partner, GoRealty presents first check to our State Director.
We have started the First In Families Connector Society and appreciate the generous donations received from individuals and local businesses. We especially enjoy sharing our work and our stories with interested investor partners.
We are building a network of Friends of First In Families and appreciate the generous donations received from individuals and local businesses. We especially enjoy sharing our work and our stories with interested investor partners.
Through our Lifetime Connections program and other social enterprises we intend to become financially more independent and self-sustaining while we are offering the community supports and services tailored to what families tell us they need. Families invest in something permanent that does not depend upon politics and program funding.
Visit our Donation page to learn about making a credit card donation, or go directly to our secure online donation page.
First In Families of North Carolina is a 501(c)3 registered non-profit. All donations are tax deductible.
First In Families of North Carolina | 3109 University Drive | Durham, NC 27707
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