Columbus County Partnership for Children supports children from birth to age 5 through Smart Start-funded programs and weekly Early Learning & Family Resource Center activities.
Columbus County families seeking early childhood resources
Children ages birth to 5 needing early learning and literacy programs
Families seeking Story Time at the Early Learning & Family Resource Center
R3 Ministries provides residential pastoral restoration at Shepherd's Haven in Chadbourn, NC, with counseling from NACC Certified Christian Counselors.
Pastors experiencing burnout, ministry trauma, or spiritual crisis
Ministry leaders seeking confidential pastoral care
Pastors needing residential rest and restoration in North Carolina
R3 responds to pastoral-care messages within 24–48 hours
Which Columbus County nonprofit helps after a fire, flood, or displacement?
Community CPR handles disaster-relief needs including resource referrals, furniture and home goods, clothing, diapers, baby formula, wheelchairs, and safe drinking water.
Where can a Columbus County veteran get help with a VA disability claim?
The American Legion provides free assistance from accredited service officers for VA benefits applications and appeals.
What nonprofit programs are available for children under age 5 in Columbus County?
Columbus County Partnership for Children Smart Start coordinates early-childhood programs, weekly Story Time, Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, and Raising A Reader.
Do I need an appointment to visit the Reuben Brown House?
Yes. The house is open by appointment for small-group meetings, art exhibits, and community events rather than unscheduled drop-in visits.
How quickly does Shepherd's Haven respond to pastoral-care messages?
R3 Ministries states that it responds to pastoral-care messages within 24–48 hours. Its counseling is intended for pastors and ministry leaders, not general counseling needs.