Blind Center has supported blind and visually impaired individuals for over 40 years through classes, counseling, and independent-living programs in Washington, North Carolina.
Blind or visually impaired individuals seeking independent-living education
Technology, finance, cooking, or arts classes for people with vision impairments
Counseling and educational guidance related to vision impairment
Downtown Washington connects visitors and businesses with downtown events, the Underground Railroad Museum, Harbor District Market, and facade grant resources.
downtown revitalization information
Washington community events
local history and Underground Railroad programming
Inner Banks STEM Program offers hands-on aviation, drone, boating, and renewable-energy programs for under-represented youth and has served more than 1,300 students.
5th-9th grade students seeking hands-on STEM enrichment
Youth interested in aviation, drones, boating, marine ecology, or renewable energy
Families seeking STEM summer camps, Saturday programs, or afterschool programs
Wilkes County Social Services Department offers access to food, Medicaid, WIC, children's, disability and aging assistance through North Carolina's DHHS system.
Residents seeking food and nutrition assistance
Pregnant, postpartum or breastfeeding women and children needing WIC support
Families seeking children's Medicaid, child care subsidies or child support services