Community Engagement

In-kind donations help us make the most of every dollar in our annual operating budget by providing practical items and special gifts for the children and families we serve. Crossnore Communities for Children uses online wish lists through Amazon Gift Registry and Benevolist to share real-time needs across all of our programs. These lists are updated regularly with essentials for daily living as well as birthday and holiday gifts, so your support goes exactly where it’s needed most.

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Together, we can profoundly impact the lives of children and families in need. Our volunteers, helpers, and community partners are essential in fostering a nurturing environment for youth through various initiatives. Whether as an individual or group, you can dedicate just a few hours or engage in a longer-term commitment, your time and talents are invaluable in helping us fulfill our mission. As one who is giving back, you will connect with a network of passionate individuals, gain meaningful experience, and contribute to programs that truly change lives.

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Partnerships form the heart of our community engagement, embodying the belief that it truly takes a village to support children and families navigating trauma. We warmly invite organizations, businesses, faith groups, civic clubs, and individuals to join us in creating lasting impact that extends our mission of hope and healing across North Carolina. Through these collaborative relationships, we pool resources, share expertise, and build resilience together. To find out more or inquire about a partnership opportunity, email us at engagement@crossnore.org.

Our Government Affairs work ensures that the voices of children and families facing trauma are heard at the highest levels, as we actively engage with legislators, state agencies, and policymakers to shape child welfare legislation, secure sustainable funding, and advance trauma-informed policies that strengthen North Carolina’s support systems for foster care, adoption, and family preservation.

Effective policy change amplifies our on-the-ground impact, and by partnering with lawmakers, we advocate for increased investments in mental health services, kinship care support, and workforce development for child welfare professionals, creating ripple effects that help more children find permanency and healing. We engage through legislative visits and testimony opportunities, where our team can meet with state representatives and senators to share data-driven stories from our programs, providing real-world insights on bills affecting child welfare. To inquire more about our government affair and legislative advocacy work, email us as engagement@crossnore.org.