EXTENSION COMMUNITY & ASSOCIATION
ONSLOW COUNTY
Mission Statement
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To strengthen families through:
- Leadership Development
- Volunteer Work
- Educational Support
- Research-based education from North Carolina State university and North Carolina State A&T State University
WHAT IS THE NC EXTENSION & COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION?
The primary objective of ECA is to crry out an informal educational program planned by ECA leaders to provide a better and more meaningful life for themselves, their families, and their communities.
The primary objective of ECA is to crry out an informal educational program planned by ECA leaders to provide a better and more meaningful life for themselves, their families, and their communities.
An active member attends am monthly club meeting and receives educational information through a leader or guest presenter.
The membership of the ECA is composed ofmembers at all levels: local, county, district and state. Membership is open to all individuals regardless of color, creed, national origin, race, sex, age or disability.
NC Extension & Community Association members strive to promote a better quality of life for all through education, community service, and leadership.
Membership Form
ONSLOW COUNTY AREA CLUBS
- Harmony
- Jacksonville
- Meadow View
- Sneads Ferry
For more information about joining or forming a local ECA club, please contact Peggie L. Garner, County Extension Director, at 910-455-5873 or email peggie_garner@ncsu.edu
Local ECA Volunteer Projects
- Volunteer at local food banks
- Assist with local government grand openings, i.e. parks, trails, new OC Courthouse, etc.
- Provide items to Lake Waccamaw Girl's Cottages
- Collect medicine bottles and stamps for Franklin Graham ministries
- Assist with county fair educational booths
- Contribute to Onslow County Public Library 's annual Comments Book
- Assist with Festival of Trees
- Provide items for 4-H Elder Cheer baskets
- Provide Christmas shoe boxes for Samaritan's Purse
- Contribute to Onslow County Women's Shelter
- Conduct fundraisers to support 2 local scholarship opportunities
