Kelly Center of Hope

10/14/2026

A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who helped put food on the table at KCH this past week! 💙

Shoutout to Rosa McMillian, Jaime Burbage, Allyson Woolard, Mary Beth Crisp, Pastor Johnny Jones, and Jayne Meisell! 🥰🙏🏼

Want to bless our residents and serve KCH? There are several ways you can help, including signing up to provide a meal, donating grocery or restaurant gift cards, and helping us meet the everyday needs of the young people we serve.

👇🏼 Check out our KCH Meal Train link below to see upcoming meal opportunities and find a way to get involved!

Thank you for continuing to love on our residents and reminding them that their community cares. We are so blessed by each of you!

With new youth residents, increasing referrals, and school, work, and appointments in full swing, our days are busier than ever! We’d love a little help keeping everyone fed! Whether it’s a home-cooked meal, a couple of prepped freezer meals, meats or groceries to stock our freezer or pantry, eg...

10/01/2026

Want to know how you can help out at KCH this week?

Our residents LOVE home-cooked meals, and it’s such a simple but meaningful way to show them some love! And if cooking isn’t your thing, gift cards go a long way, too! 🥰

Want to help provide a meal? Sign up through the link below to join our KCH Meal Train! Every meal and every gift card helps us care for our residents and make them feel supported.

A HUGE thank you to Hannah Hale, Regina Boyd, Schyler Smith & Rosa Credle for feeding our residents this week! We are so grateful for each of you! 💙🙏🏼

Thank you to our amazing community for continuing to love, support, and pour into the young people we serve!

With new youth residents, increasing referrals, and school, work, and appointments in full swing, our days are busier than ever! We’d love a little help keeping everyone fed! Whether it’s a home-cooked meal, a couple of prepped freezer meals, meats or groceries to stock our freezer or pantry, eg...

10/01/2026

A HUGE thank you to Cindy Foley, Lisa, Elaine Holloman and the Pamlico River Quilter’s Guild for inviting Kelly Center of Hope to attend and be the spotlighted charity for their Day of Sharing event!

We are so proud of our founder, Alexis, for sharing a glimpse of her story, along with the stories of the youth and young adults we have the privilege of serving. What a special opportunity to share the heart behind KCH and the mission God has called us to.

We are incredibly grateful that this wonderful group was able to raise over $700 for Kelly Center of Hope, AND they collected a variety of items from our Must Have/Needs List! What a blessing to receive not only financial support, but also tangible items that will directly benefit the young people we serve.

Once again, we are reminded just how special our community is. Thank you to the Pamlico River Quilter’s Guild and to everyone who continues to support KCH, believe in our mission, and help us bring hope, stability, and opportunity to young people in our community.

We are so thankful for your generosity and support! 💙

09/28/2026

A huge THANK YOU to Washington Noon Rotary for their generous gift to Kelly Center of Hope and for their continued support of our mission! 💙

We are so grateful for community partners like you who continue to invest in youth and young adults and help us bring hope, stability, and opportunity to our community. Thank you for believing in KCH! 🙏

No speaker this week at Washington Noon Rotary as club activities and upcoming events were discussed. One highlight was the committee for Light Up the Night was introduced and thanked and checks were presented to the featured non-profit organizations. Receiving checks were the Kelly Center of Hope, Zion House, Ruth's House, Open Door, and ARC! Thanks so much to these organizations for the help they provide to our community!!

09/26/2026

With new residents, school, work, & appointments in full swing, we could use a little help keeping everyone fed! Check out our MealTrain to see how you can help!

Just like the miracle of the five loaves and two fish, a little can go a long way when we come together! 🙏🏼

🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖Matthew 14:13-21 🐟🐟

With new youth residents, increasing referrals, and school, work, and appointments in full swing, our days are busier than ever! We’d love a little help keeping everyone fed! Whether it’s a home-cooked meal, a couple of prepped freezer meals, meats or groceries to stock our freezer or pantry, eg...

09/10/2026

💛 September is National Su***de Prevention Month.
And today, September 10, is National Su***de Prevention Day.

Take a moment to let the graphic soak in.

Every 40 seconds, someone in the world loses their life to su***de.

Behind every number is a person. A story. A family. A friend. Someone who mattered — and someone who may have needed to hear, “You are not alone. There is hope.”

If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out. You don't have to carry it alone.

📞 Call or text 988 to reach the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.
📱 For youth and young adults who need immediate support or a safe place, KCH is here to help.

Sometimes the most important thing we can do is notice, listen, and remind someone that their life has value.

You matter. Your life matters. There is hope. 💛

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08/24/2026

💙 Happy First Day Back to School, Beaufort County!🎒📚

Today marks the first day back to school, and as our youth walk through those school doors, we want to remind our community of something important: our kids are carrying more than we may realize.

Over the past couple of years, many of our youth have experienced the loss of friends, classmates, and peers. They’ve had to navigate grief, change, uncertainty, and challenges that no young person should have to carry alone.

So today, and throughout this school year, let’s give our youth a little extra grace. 💙

A student who seems quiet may be hurting.
A teenager who seems angry may be overwhelmed.
A young person who doesn't seem like themselves may simply be struggling with everything they're carrying.

We may not always know what a young person is going through, but we can choose to be patient, kind, and willing to listen.

📱 Need help or a safe place?
Youth can text SAFE + their location to 4HELP (44357) to be connected with the nearest Safe Place and resources for help.

At Kelly Center of Hope, we want every young person to know:

You are seen. You are valued. You are not alone. And there is someone willing to help.🏡💙

08/15/2026

💙 One Week Later… and We’re Still Smiling!💙

It’s been one week since we had the opportunity to attend the Back to School Bash, and WOW—what an incredible turnout! 🎒✏️

We are so thankful to have been part of such a wonderful event and to connect with so many families, youth, and community members. Events like this give us an opportunity to not only support our community, but also raise awareness about the youth and young adults we serve throughout our community and surrounding areas.

Thank you to everyone who made this event possible and for allowing KCH to be a part of it. We love getting out into the community and sharing what we do—and most importantly, reminding young people that they are not alone and there is a safe place for them.🏡💙

08/10/2026

💜 Thank You, The Journey Church! 💜

We are so grateful to The Journey Church in Dunn, NC for inviting Alexis to speak at The Well Women’s Gathering and share her story, the heart behind Kelly Center of Hope, and the importance of creating safe places for youth and young adults in our community.

What made the evening even more special was being surrounded by women who not only listened, but prayed over us and covered our team in prayer as we continue this work. 🙏

The mission of Kelly Center of Hope is close to our hearts, and there are days when the work feels big—but moments like this remind us that we don't have to do it alone. We are so thankful for churches and communities who come alongside us, believe in this mission, and help us continue to pour into the lives of youth and young adults who need a safe place, hope, and someone who believes in them.

Thank you, The Journey Church, for welcoming us, encouraging us, and lifting us up in prayer. We are truly grateful for your partnership and support! 💜

Together, we can create safe places, build hope, and change lives. 🏡✨