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Franklin Vance Warren Opportunity, Inc.

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Franklin Vance Warren Opportunity, Inc.

Franklin-Vance-Warren Opportunity, Inc., is a Community Action Agency serving Franklin, Granville, Person, Vance & Warren counties.

08/19/2026

🌟EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT: SHIRLEY PERSON🌟

Franklin-Vance-Warren Opportunity, Inc. proudly recognizes Shirley Person, Data Program Manager for our Head Start program!

Shirley has dedicated more than 22 years to the agency. Her journey began as an intern before she earned a full-time position. Throughout her career, she has served as a Weatherization Intake Specialist, Family Service Worker, Bus Driver, and now Data Program Manager.

In her current role, Shirley oversees the daily entry of applicant and in-kind volunteer information in the ChildPlus data system. She also collects and analyzes data and generates essential program reports.

What Shirley values most is building relationships with families and helping their children begin the journey toward a strong early education.

Shirley holds an Associate Degree in Office Administration and has served as a certified Child Passenger Safety Technician for more than 16 years, helping families properly install car seats and keep children safe.

Outside of work, Shirley enjoys spending time with her family, decorating for parties, fishing, and shopping.

Thank you, Shirley, for your many years of dedication, service, and commitment to the children and families of our community! 💙💛

08/11/2026

🚨 NOW ACCEPTING CONTRACTORS! 🔨🏠

Franklin-Vance-Warren Opportunity, Inc. is seeking contractors, vendors, inspectors, and qualified service providers interested in opportunities throughout Franklin, Vance, Warren, Granville & Nash Counties.

📅 Contract Period: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
📞 Raini Williams: 252-492-0161 ext. 8825
🌐 www.fvwopp.com

Applicants must have all licenses and certifications required by the State of North Carolina for the specific services they will perform.

Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and Historically Underutilized Businesses are encouraged to participate.

🔁 Know someone who may qualify? Tag them and SHARE this opportunity!

07/08/2026

🌟 Give your child a HEAD START toward a brighter future! 🌟

FVW Head Start / Early Head Start is now accepting applications for the 2026–2027 Program Year in Franklin, Vance, Warren, and Granville Counties! 🎨📚

Our programs help children grow, learn, and prepare for success by providing quality early childhood education, health, nutrition, and family support services — at no cost to eligible families.

If your child is 13 months old for Early Head Start or 3 years old by August 31, 2026 for Head Start, now is the time to apply!

✅ Schedule your appointment
✅ Complete your application
✅ Give your child the opportunity to learn, grow, and shine

📞 Call 252-492-4196
🌐 Apply online at fvwopp.com

Because every child deserves the opportunity to dream big, discover their potential, and start strong! ❤️💛💙

07/07/2026

Members of the Heritage Quilters honored Warren and Vance County history makers through the “Stitching the People’s History: Exploring the Lives of Past and Present History Makers Through the Lens

06/30/2026

Holiday Office Notice 🇺🇸

During our summer operating hours, Franklin Vance Warren Opportunity, INC. is normally closed on Fridays. In observance of the July 4th holiday, our offices will also be closed on Monday, July 6, 2026.

We will reopen and resume normal summer business hours on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 7:00 AM.

We wish everyone a safe, happy, and enjoyable Independence Day weekend! 🇺🇸 Please help us share this notice with others who may need this information.

06/26/2026

🌟Employee Spotlight: Dwendolyn R. Floyd🌟

Head Start & Early Head Start FVW is proud to recognize Dwendolyn R. Floyd, our dedicated Education, Disabilities, and Mental Health Manager, for an extraordinary 37 years of service, leadership, and unwavering commitment to children, families, and staff.

Mrs. Floyd’s journey with FVW Head Start began 37 years ago as an Assistant Teacher. Through determination and a passion for early childhood education, she earned her Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education from Vance-Granville Community College, a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Administration with a minor in Family and Consumer Science, and ultimately a Master’s Degree in Education, all while working full time and serving the families of our community.

Throughout her career, Mrs. Floyd has faithfully served in many important roles, including Assistant Teacher, Bus Driver, Teacher, Center Director, Family Service Worker, Social Service and Parent Involvement Coordinator, and now Education, Disabilities, and Mental Health Manager. She is also a certified CLASS Observer and Affiliate CLASS Trainer, helping ensure high quality learning experiences for both children and educators throughout our program.

Her impact extends far beyond the classroom. Mrs. Floyd and her husband, James, have shared more than 43 years of marriage and raised nine children, all of whom attended FVW Head Start. The strong educational foundation they received helped prepare them for incredible success. Six of their children earned full scholarships to prestigious universities, including Duke University, UNC Chapel Hill, North Carolina Central University, and Winston-Salem State University. Today, they serve as principals, assistant principals, attorneys, corporate managers, and successful business owners.

For 37 years, Mrs. Floyd has brought knowledge, compassion, and excellence to every role she has held. Her passion for empowering children, supporting educators, and strengthening families continues to leave a lasting impact throughout Head Start & Early Head Start FVW.

Thank you, Mrs. Floyd, for your remarkable dedication and for the countless lives you have touched. Your legacy of service and excellence continues to inspire us all.

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06/24/2026

🌟 Employee Spotlight: Celestine Jones 🌟

Head start & Early head Start is proud to recognize Ms. Celestine Jones for her dedicated service and lasting impact on the children and families of our Head Start program.

Ms. Jones began her journey with Head Start in January 2005 at the Henderson Center. Throughout her remarkable career, she has faithfully served not only the Henderson community but also the Haliwa-Saponi and Soul City centers. Over the years, she has taken on multiple roles, including Teacher Assistant and Bus Monitor, always demonstrating a genuine commitment to the growth, safety, and well-being of every child she served.

While much of her career was spent helping nurture and educate three- and four-year-old children, the last four years of her service have been dedicated to enriching the Pre-K program and helping prepare young learners for future success.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Ms. Jones is a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She and her husband have shared more than 53 years of marriage and are blessed with six children, 15 grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.

We thank Ms. Jones for more than two decades of dedication, compassion, and service to the Head Start mission. Her commitment to children and families has left a lasting legacy that continues to inspire those around her.

❤️ Thank you, Ms. Jones, for making a difference in the lives of so many children and families throughout our communities.

06/23/2026

Strong communication and conflict resolution are essential life skills that help build successful careers, healthy relationships, and stronger communities.

Today, Participants had the opportunity to receive conflict resolution training from the Henderson Police Department. This valuable session focused on understanding how to manage disagreements, communicate effectively, make positive decisions, and resolve conflicts in a productive manner.

We appreciate the Henderson Police Department for investing their time and knowledge into our young adults. By equipping participants with these important skills, we are helping prepare them for success in the workplace, in their communities, and in everyday life.

06/19/2026

Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, the day Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced that enslaved African Americans were free. Although President Abraham Lincoln had signed the Emancipation Proclamation more than two years earlier on January 1, 1863, many enslaved people in Texas remained unaware of their freedom until federal troops arrived to enforce it.

This important moment in American history reminds us that freedom is not just about removing barriers. It is also about access to knowledge, opportunity, and the ability to determine our own future.

As we reflect on Juneteenth, we celebrate the resilience, faith, perseverance, and contributions of generations who endured tremendous hardship while continuing to build families, businesses, churches, schools, and communities. Their sacrifices helped create opportunities that many of us benefit from today.

Juneteenth also encourages us to consider how we use the freedoms we have been given. Freedom creates possibilities, but progress comes when those possibilities are matched with purpose, education, responsibility, and a commitment to one another. Strong communities are built when people invest in their families, support local businesses, mentor young people, pursue education, and work together toward common goals.

The challenges we face today cannot be solved by one individual, one organization, or one institution alone. Lasting change happens when communities unite around a shared vision and each person does their part to contribute to the greater good.

As we honor Juneteenth, let us celebrate freedom, recognize the progress that has been made, and recommit ourselves to creating opportunities that will benefit future generations.

Happy Juneteenth from Franklin-Vance-Warren Opportunity, Inc.

Empowering People. Strengthening Communities. Creating Opportunities.

Address

180 S Beckford Drive
Henderson, NC
27536

Opening Hours

Monday	7:45am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	7:45am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	7:45am - 4:30pm
Thursday	7:45am - 4:30pm
Friday	7:45am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+12524924196

Website

http://www.fvwopp.com/

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