Tag Archives: The First Church

Attendees Sought For “Night To Shine’ Prom 2022

Attendees Sought For “Night To Shine’ Prom 2022

(GDN) — Organizers are preparing for the 2022 Night to Shine, offering a momentous evening for special needs individuals.  First Baptist Church in Goldsboro is coordinating the next Night to Shine event with The First Church, and they’re looking for participants.  Donna Countryman is the Night to Shine chairperson for First Baptist Church, and she…read more »

Volunteers Still Needed For Summer Tutoring Program

Volunteers Still Needed For Summer Tutoring Program

Tutors are still needed to help get kids back up to speed following an academic year impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. United Way Executive Director Sherry Archibald talked about the Unlimited Impact initiative on Jeff Farrow’s Morning Show on Goldsboro’s Greatest Hits. Archibald says there was only so much teachers could do as they strived…read more »

Summer Tutoring Program Accepting Applications

Summer Tutoring Program Accepting Applications

Earlier this month, planning for a county-wide community-based summer learning initiative was announced and student applications are now being accepted. The Unlimited Impact program is a cross collaborative tutoring program involving faith-based, non-profit, education, governmental, and business community leader partnerships. Through the program, community-based tutoring sites will be located in various areas of Wayne County…read more »

United Way Seeks Volunteer Tutors For ‘Unlimited Impact’

United Way Seeks Volunteer Tutors For ‘Unlimited Impact’

Volunteer tutors are needed for a summer learning program in Wayne County. The First Church and United Way of Wayne County in partnership with Wayne County Public Schools, are launching ‘Unlimited Impact,’ a K-8 tutoring program. United Way Executive Director Sherry Archibald appeared on Goldsboro’s Greatest  Hits 1150 and 98.3. Archibald says students may suffer from heavy learning…read more »

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Community Partners To Address Learning Loss

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Community Partners To Address Learning Loss

As the school year quickly comes to a close, planning for a county-wide community-based summer learning initiative is ramping up with an army of tutors being mobilized. “Multiple organizations, led by The First Church and United Way of Wayne County in partnership with Wayne County Public Schools, have been meeting regularly in preparation to launch…read more »

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