The Harrelson Center

10/07/2026

To keep humanitarian nonprofit work sustainable, showing up for others requires first showing up for ourselves. Cultivating resilience is crucial. Last week, we hosted Pause at the Plaza as an opportunity for our Nonprofit Partners to slow down, recharge & practice restorative care.

Thank you for the incredible people who made this morning possible!
☕ Queen Esther Herbal Teas for a delicious assortment of teas
🧘 Alisa Brightman for guiding restorative yoga
🎵 Megan Rose and Fronting Life for leading our sound bath meditation
💆 Stretch Zone Midtown Wilmington for 1:1 practitioner-assisted stretching
💆‍♀️ Alicia (Hot Stix N Stones Massage), Trevor (Azalea Massage and Bodywork), Sophisticated Comfort Massage & Bodywork Therapy, and Massage 2 Me for providing rejuvenating chair massages

Thank you to everyone who paused with us. By taking time to recharge, we return to our mission stronger, more adaptive & better equipped for the long haul.

09/29/2026

League of Women Voters of Lower Cape Fear will be back on campus this Thursday from 9-11am for another Voter Registration Event! Come by to make sure you're ready for Election Day!

Last week, in just 2 hours, 25 people verified their registration, 2 NHC residents registered to vote, and 1 Brunswick resident registered!

09/23/2026

Mental health is health. Like CPR, QPR trains you to recognize warning signs and guide someone to the help they need. Saying “yes” to QPR could help save a life.

Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry will be here Monday, September 28 from 2:00-4:00 in Plaza on Princess to teach three simple life-changing steps. Sign up on the Events page of our website.

09/22/2026

Coastal BUDS provides all kinds of programming throughout the year to bring individuals with Down syndrome and their families together. Come out to Buddy Walk on October 3 at Legion Stadium to support the work they do!

09/22/2026

Your Friday evening plans have arrived!
Thank you First Christian Church of Wilmington NC for being a Help Hub supporter and for providing this opportunity for more people to get involved in this vital work.

09/21/2026

Your Vote Makes a Difference! Tomorrow, 9/22 from 10:00-12noon, League of Women Voters of Lower Cape Fear will be on campus for Voter Registration!

In dozens of NC municipal races in 2025, the outcome was determined by just one vote - an in several tied races , the winner was chosen by drawing lots. When turnout it low, every single ballot carries extraordinary weight.*

*Based on analysis by Common Cause NC (12/11/25)

09/17/2026

$50k+ raised for local nonprofit impact! ⛳☀️🔥
Thank you for making the 10th Annual Teeing Off with HC & Partners a success!

09/16/2026

Tomorrow in Plaza on Princess! Come hear real stories of resilience and strength and connect with Immigrant Allies Forum.

09/11/2026

In 2026, nearly half of the people coming to Help Hub have been first time visitors. Financial strain on households continue with gas, grocery, and utility costs growing, but income remaining the same.

Thank you, FBC Wilmington, for continuing to help sustain this critical resource to stabilize housing, transportation, and healthcare.

We appreciate not only the financial support, but also the dedicated volunteers who make it possible!

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09/09/2026

Find your cause! Create your free account on ILM Volunteer Hub, connect with organizations that bring you joy, sign up to volunteer!

Already have plans on Friday the 11th? Create your profile anyway to see which of the 49 orgs currently on the platform have going on!

New Hanover County residents are being encouraged to honor the September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance by volunteering in the community.

Residents can find local volunteer opportunities through the newly launched ILM Volunteer Hub, a free online platform connecting people with nonprofit organizations throughout New Hanover County.