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The key focus area of JUST PEOPLE NOW, INC. (JPN) remains to be support of at-risk children and their families. The Summer Youth Program (SYP) resumed in 2022 with a 5-day program where attendance nearly matched pre-pandemic levels of 25-30 student per day. Campers and volunteers enjoyed a safe and virus-free camp experience which was filled with fun and outdoor games, arts and crafts, book reading and imaginative presentations. Additional areas of JPN involvement included youth support through elementary school education, and community caring projects:
Donated back-to-school supplies for two adopted schools, Horizons and Valmead Elementary,
Donated Holiday gift cards to needy families at JPN’s adopted schools, Valmead, and Horizons School both at Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Supported emergency clothes closet for Valmead, and Horizons K-5 students.
Donated craft items in support of Caldwell Opportunities residents and students. The organization provides training for blind and disabled people in meal planning, cooking, and independent living.
Donated cleaning supplies to Kwanzaa Family Inn which serves as a refuge for homeless women with minor children.
Donated funds to Yokefellow and the Lenoir Emergency Outreach Shelter who provide for the most basic needs of disadvantaged households in Lenoir.
Achievement Awards-Linda Hood and Dane Hood receives Outstanding Service Award as Jimmie Norwood, JPN Board Chair (far left) and Jessie Reaves (far right), JPN Program Chair look on.
We value our volunteers and their heart for community youth. The organization gratefully acknowledges the community members and the professional men and women who volunteer countless hours to make JPN programs successful.
JPN is grateful for donations and investment of time and resources from donors who have a heart for at-risk youth. Supporting youth by giving them an opportunity to spend time in a safe and inclusive environment engaging in both work and play, can truly change the lives of many disadvantaged children. JPN is committed to changing lives through its positive community programs.
JPN continues to meet its obligations to the Internal Revenue Service to maintain its charitable, non-profit 501 (c) (3) status.
The organization continues to increase its outreach by partnering with community organizations, adding more youth-oriented opportunities, and life experience programs.
JUST PEOPLE NOW, INC. 2998 Hickory Boulevard, Hudson, NC 28638 (828) 728-7728
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