Wake County First In Families

Check out these awesome creations from our Wake Chapter Stained Glass Workshop Fundraiser at the Wine & Design Cary! We are so incredibly thankful to our community for showing up, and we want to give a huge shoutout to our instructor Caroline! Our community donated sweet tea, lemonade, pretzels, fruit, and pizza to make the night extra special. Thank you everyone!

Music Credit: "Arts and Crafts" by View Points

🚨 IMPORTANT: Registration is REQUIRED to attend! 🚨
You must register ahead of time—no walk-ins will be allowed. Spots are limited, so scoop yours up before they’re gone! Register here: https://tinyurl.com/4sx22sc9

Join us July 11th 12pm-2pm for our very first "What's the Scoop? Ice Cream Social" 🍨.

Enjoy free ice cream, school supplies (limit to 1 backpack per child), and amazing community resources. It's going to be a sweet time you don't want to miss! This event is fully sponsored by the Bill Crabtree Foundation (Giant Development, Inc.). We are incredibly thankful for their continued support in our community 💛.

At First in Families of NC, our work is rooted in relationships with local families, volunteers, nonprofits, businesses, civic groups, and community partners across North Carolina.

Together, we help individuals and families connect with practical support and local resources nearby.

We are always looking to grow our network of community partners who want to make a meaningful difference.

Whether you are part of a business, faith community, nonprofit organization, service group, or simply someone who wants to help, we would love to connect with you.

Learn more about our mission: https://www.fifnc.org/

Only a few more days to purchase tickets! Join us this Saturday at Wine & Design Cary. Come out and make a difference! Get Tickets Here🎫 (password is FIF_MAY): https://tinyurl.com/3zt5r9d6

Join the Wake County Chapter at Wine & Design Cary on June 13th, 2026 as we come together to create stained-glass masterpieces 🎨. Get creative while knowing that proceeds directly benefit individuals with disabilities in our community. Come out and make a difference! Get Tickets Here🎫 (password is FIF_MAY): https://tinyurl.com/3zt5r9d6

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

Join the Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities (NCCDD) every 3rd Wednesday for their self-advocate discussion series. Stay informed, engaged, and in community through this series. Please register here: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/GwJ-kZReQ7G4Joz9GYr_6g #/registration

Check out this free summer day camp happening in Wake County.
-This camp is for students in high school
-Registration is required and closes on June 8th

To register and learn more, please visit: https://byrdlab.wordpress.ncsu.edu/storytellers-and-leaders/

Come out and create these awesome stained glass crafts at Wine & Design Cary on June 13th, 6pm-9pm. Get your tickets today🎫 (password is FIF_MAY): https://tinyurl.com/3zt5r9d6

Summer is a season full of connection, community, and family moments. But for many families across North Carolina, everyday barriers can still make life more challenging.

When you support First in Families of NC, you help provide practical assistance and meaningful connections for individuals and families throughout our state.

There are so many ways to get involved this summer:

🔹Donate.
🔹Volunteer.
🔹Share our mission.
🔹Connect us with community partners.
🔹Help spread awareness.

Every act of support helps create stronger communities and brighter futures.

Learn more about ways to get involved: https://www.fifnc.org/