Bright Futures Beaufort County

10/20/2026

Register by tomorrow.

Ware's Chapel will be hosting Mental Health First Aid Training for Adults working with Youth on November 10th. Registration is required and space is limited. We are grateful for a grant through the North Carolina Council of Churches to fund this event and help equip leaders in our local community with skills for supporting our Youth. Please reach out to our office with questions. Link to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-b3ypKekFDsSKQwvSHU7SKjumYK6RfR_u10tQB1-VJkgN8w/viewform

10/14/2026

Help needed to provide a hot meal for 40 students and their families at Washington High School for Thanksgiving.

Meals will be ordered from King Chicken for $59.95. Price includes:
2 Whole chickens,
4 pints of fixings,
2 dozen hushpuppies and
1 gallon tea

You may also support the Thanksgiving Meals by making a monetary donation at the following link: https://www.wbcchamber.com/bright-futures/ In the notes section, include the school name and note that it is for Thanksgiving meals.

10/14/2026

NEED MET! Thank you to the Bath Ruritan Club this need has been met!!

Help needed to provide a hot meal for 13 students and their families at Bath for Thanksgiving.

Meals will be ordered from King Chicken for $59.95. Price includes:
2 Whole chickens,
4 pints of fixings,
2 dozen hushpuppies and
1 gallon tea

You may also support the Thanksgiving Meals by making a monetary donation at the following link: https://www.wbcchamber.com/bright-futures/ In the notes section, include the school name and note that it is for Thanksgiving meals.

10/12/2026

Bright Futures is partnering with Dewey’s Bakery again this year. Half of the proceeds of each item will go directly to Bright Futures as we continue to meet the basic needs of Beaufort County Students.
Orders Due:
* Friday, November 20th
* Delivery Date:
* Monday, November 30th
Cash or check only
Checks payable to Bright Futures
Forms and orders will be received at the Washington-Beaufort County Chamber of Commerce.

10/08/2026

A homeless family needs laundry detergent and laundromat vouchers.

Donations may be brought to the Washington-Beaufort County Chamber of Commerce between 9:00 and 4:00. You may also support this need by making a monetary donation at the following link: https://www.wbcchamber.com/bright-futures/

10/08/2026

Thank you to a generous community member and Tetterton's Shoe Shop of Washington, this need has been met.

A high school student needs a pair of size 13 steel-toed shoes for welding class.

Donations may be brought to the Washington-Beaufort County Chamber of Commerce between 9:00 and 4:00. You may also support this need by making a monetary donation at the following link: https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=vHgT7ctPn2cdWl-DQxe0b3jFAWu2kucQOfE3mGCrQNkXekg6RYwTZScSfSaGEpsJ0VWq6c4X71VIgl6G

10/07/2026

Thank you, Threads of Hope, a partnership with Ware’s Chapel, for meeting multiple clothing needs weekly!

10/06/2026

Need MET! Thank you to our generous community and Threads of Hope at Wares Chapel United Methodist Church

The family’s home sustained smoke damage, and they need new clothing.

* High School Girl - size small shirts, size 5 women's shoes, jogging pants size small
* 5th Grade Boy- size 14/16 Youth; Size 6 shoe
* High School Girl: Size large jogging pants and large shirts

Donations may be brought to the Washington-Beaufort County Chamber of Commerce between 9:00 and 4:00. You may also support this need by making a monetary donation at the following link: https://www.wbcchamber.com/bright-futures/

10/06/2026

Single mother who is often in the hospital with health issues needs cleaning supplies and toiletries for family.

Donations may be brought to the Washington-Beaufort County Chamber of Commerce between 9:00 and 4:00. You may also support this need by making a monetary donation at the following link: https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=ndutA1TxGgpJotYT03MtQ7gf5A5RwuUTKpiDSjHgK9JRgU8qUkO9-w7D53nmJd5MTFXKVADaXsks0Ad0

09/22/2026

Thank you to our amazing community, this need has been met.

Mother and high school daughter have found housing. They will move in on October 1. They need a few items:
~kitchen table,
~twin bed frame, mattress, and box spring
~cleaning products.

Donations may be brought to the Washington-Beaufort County Chamber of Commerce between 9:00 and 4:00. You may also support this student by making a monetary donation at the following link: https://www.wbcchamber.com/bright-futures/