Central Carolina First In Families

08/28/2026

FIFNC 2026 Summit is next month🗓️! This year we will celebrate the power of community🤝. If you are a community partner, friend, or family member, you are invited to join us at our annual Summit happening on September 17th-September 18th at the Hilton Durham near Duke University in Durham, NC. Spots are limited ‼️. Please register today to reserve your spot (registration closes Monday, August 31st, 2026): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfyAav0mFZQuZFXv120jH6LnMU2w6UifDXh1etggxJHDBlnsw/viewform

Questions about the registration form? Please reach out to Tiera Noel at [email protected].

08/26/2026

Support that actually understands your community starts locally, and that is exactly how FIFNC is built. With 14 chapters covering every corner of North Carolina, from the mountains near Asheville to the coast near Wilmington, we are part of the neighborhoods we serve.

Each chapter is led by people who live in that community and understand its specific challenges, whether that means rural transportation gaps, limited local resources, or long waitlists for services. When a family reaches out, they are talking to someone who already knows their area.

Find the chapter that serves your county at fifnc.org/find-help.

08/21/2026

Your business can create lasting change 🙌! We are looking for local businesses and corporations to sponsor our upcoming summit. Come celebrate the power of community as we gather to empower individuals with disabilities and their families to believe in their dreams, achieve their goals, connect in their communities, and give back to others.

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08/20/2026

We're excited for the Fall Season! 🍂

The 2026 Fall Season ⚾of the Miracle League of the Triangle is starting soon! Visit their website for more information: https://www.mltriangle.com/

08/14/2026

Going to the movies🌟? Check out Horsegirls now playing at The Cary Theater in downtown Cary, NC. FIFNC Board Member, Matthew Schwab acts in the movie and will be hosting a Q/A after the showing on August 29th. We hope to see y’all there 🐴!

Showtimes are:
August 21st @ 2pm
August 26th @ 2pm
August 29th @ 5pm followed by a Q/A with actor and advocate Matthew Schwab
September 3rd @ 7pm
September 4th @ 2pm

Tickets 🎟️are on sale now: https://thecarytheater.com/event/horsegirls-3/the-cary/cary/

08/12/2026

⭐Staff Spotlight: Sherry Steelman⭐

Today we celebrate Sherry, the Resource Navigator for the Southern Piedmont and Triad Chapters, and she leads Outreach & Engagement statewide for our organization. Sherry’s passion and dedication positively impact everyone around her. We are truly grateful for Sherry’s compassion, strength, and community centered mindset!

07/31/2026

WE’RE HIRING: We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Quality Associate to join our statewide team. The Quality Associate supports program quality and operational excellence through the review and approval of purchase requests, data management, reporting, and user support within FIFNC's customized Salesforce database. This position offers an excellent opportunity to build experience in nonprofit operations, quality assurance, program monitoring, and Salesforce administration.

APPLY TODAY: https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=0f565535f5696aa0&from=shareddesktop_copy

07/24/2026

Come join the 4th annual Durham Disability Pride event and parade happening this Saturday, July 25th at Duke Memorial United Methodist Church from 3pm to 6:30pm. The parade will officially start at 5:30pm 🎊. After the event, join BarNone by AKALAKA, Root Causes, and Caring Across Generations for a fun afterparty you don’t want to miss. Enjoy mocktails (no alcohol), free dinner, and a short workshop designed to help you write a message to protect Medicaid using your voice 🎤. Register today to join the party: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/a-caring-community-gathering-ft-barnone-by-akalaka-with-root-causes-celebrating-disability-pride

07/23/2026

We want to take time to congratulate our very own Kelli (on the left), her sister Katelyn (on the right), and the entire Durham Bulls Cheerleading Team for winning gold at the Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota. We are so proud of you all!

06/08/2026

Come out for the I/DD Resource and Provider Fair, hosted by Project Spark North Carolina on June 17th from 9am to 1pm at the Hilton Garden Inn Crabtree. Explore independent living, vocational rehabilitation services, community resources, and more. Reserve your spot today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/idd-resource-and-provider-fair-presented-by-project-spark-raleigh-tickets-1988938985045?aff=ebdssbdestsearch