Leadership (4)
- Betsy MacMichael
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State Director
betsym@fifnc.org - Karen Carlton
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Program Coordinator
kcarlton@fifnc.org - Eboni Blake
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Program Coordinator
eblake@fifnc.org - Krysta Gougler
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Program Coordinator
krysta@fifnc.org
Topics
- Address:
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524 S. Duke St.
Durham, NC 27701 - Website:
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First In Families of North Carolina – Opportunities
First In Families of North Carolina helps people with disabilities and their families to believe in their dreams, achieve their goals and give back to others.
FIFNC is a private not-for-profit NC corporation whose governing board consists of a majority of people with developmental disabilities or their family members. FIFNC was incorporated in 2000 and obtained its 501(c)3 status in 2003.
Guiding Principles
Customer Leadership
People with disabilities and/or their families are the experts regarding their own goals and dreams and are respected as such by everyone.
Diversity of Leadership
Organizational leadership includes people from across NC with diverse backgrounds, experiences and knowledge, including those with disabilities.
Equality
People with disabilities have the same rights, responsibilities and opportunities to contribute and participate as all other members of the community.
Interdependence
All people, including people with disabilities, depend on each other.
Partnerships
People with disabilities live in inclusive communities that are enhanced by collaborative relationships and leveraging of community resources.
Giving Back
Everyone, including people with disabilities and/or their families; has the ability and desire to make meaningful contributions to others.
Opportunities
- March Madness at FIFNC! Play to win and support your local nonprofit. (0 Comments)
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March 9, 2011
March Madness is upon us! This year, fill out a bracket over at GoodBrackets and support First In Families of North Carolina (FIFNC). GoodBrackets is a March Madness inspired fundraising competition. Here's how it works: You fill out a... Read more >
- Support FIFNC in The Great Human Race! (0 Comments)
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March 2, 2011
The Volunteer Center of Durham's 16th Great Human Race is a unique community fundraising event for nonprofit organizations. The Triangle area race features a 5k competitive run and a 5k community walk through downtown Durham. The event provides an opportunity... Read more >
- Volunteer for Central Carolina FIF Chapter! (0 Comments)
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February 24, 2011
Central Carolina FIF serves Orange, Chatham, and Pearson counties by offering support to families and individuals according to their self-defined needs. Volunteer on the Management Team, which oversees all operations of the Chapter. What does the Management Team do? Assist... Read more >
- Join the FIFNC Time Bank! (0 Comments)
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February 22, 2011
What’s a Time Bank? A Time Bank is made up of community members who decide to exchange services using time as their currency. Because all time is valued as equal within a Time Bank, one hour of someone’s time... Read more >
- Like FIFNC on Facebook (0 Comments)
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November 10, 2010
Join FIFNC on Facebook for the latest news! FIFNC Facebook Join the FIFNC Time Banks page! At the Time Bank, Giving is Receiving. Earn a Time Dollar; Spend a Time Dollar FIFNC Facebook - Time Banks... Read more >
- Follow FIFNC on Twitter (0 Comments)
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November 10, 2010
Follow FirstInFamilies on Twitter and learn about what FIFNC is doing in the community! FirstInFamilies Twitter Read more >
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