Act Now Community Development Corporation, Inc. offers Parent Connect groups in Kinston and convenes the Community Impact Council for Lenoir County youth and families.
Parents, grandparents, and caregivers seeking peer support
Families seeking listening circles focused on connection and emotional support
Organizations and residents seeking collaboration on youth and family well-being in Lenoir County
Downtown Kinston Revitalization supports Kinston businesses through façade grants, Main Street connections, and management of the Kinston Enterprise Center.
Kinston downtown businesses seeking façade or building improvement grants
Property owners pursuing historic commercial district improvements
Businesses seeking downtown economic development support
Restored Hope Boutique provides 24/7 staffed transitional housing, mentoring, and job-readiness support for men rebuilding after substance use or incarceration.
men needing structured transitional housing
individuals rebuilding after substance use
individuals navigating reentry after incarceration
Kinston Teens, founded in 2014, operates East Kinston’s first official resilience hub and leads youth civic engagement, mutual aid, and neighborhood projects.
Kinston youth seeking leadership development or paid internships
Residents seeking mutual aid, food support, or emergency supplies
Community members seeking voter education and civic engagement opportunities
Neuse Enterprises has over 40 years of experience providing disability employment, day programs, mental health support, and transportation across Lenoir County.
Adults with disabilities seeking vocational rehabilitation or job coaching
Individuals needing day programs focused on life skills and independence
People seeking mental health recovery and community integration support
Partnership for Children of Lenoir and Greene Counties connects local families and youth with parenting, leadership, StoryWalk, and community resource programs.
Families seeking parenting or early childhood resources in Lenoir or Greene County
Youth interested in leadership, community service, STEM, arts, sports, or career-readiness activities
Organizations seeking to provide workshops, volunteers, resources, sponsorships, or venues for children and family events
RADD Lenoir provides advocacy, support services, and recreational activities for developmentally disabled individuals and their families in the Kinston community.
Developmentally disabled individuals and their families seeking advocacy or support services
Individuals seeking social and recreational activities
Caregivers registering a loved one for Project Safe and Sound
Where can East Kinston residents find food or pantry support?
The East Kinston Neighborhood Hub provides community food distributions and pantry support, along with monthly gatherings that include food and health resources.
Which local nonprofit offers youth tutoring and mentoring?
The GATE of Lenoir County offers one-on-one and group mentoring, academic tutoring, STEM activities, and digital reading support. Its Aim High Tutorial Program meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Where can families learn about foster care or adoption in Lenoir County?
Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina provides foster-care training, licensing, ongoing support, and private domestic adoption services.
Which local organizations provide emergency help?
East Kinston Neighborhood Hub lists mutual aid and emergency support coordination among its services. Act Now Community Development Corporation and The GATE specifically state that they do not provide emergency services.
Where can Kinston businesses ask about facade or building improvement grants?
Downtown Kinston Revitalization provides facade and building improvement grants for downtown properties and supports downtown business development through its Main Street connections.