Diamonds & Denim: A Celebration of Community and Commitment
Since 2009, Diamonds & Denim has stood as a beacon of hope and support for One Place. As we approach another year of our signature event, we’re taking a moment to reflect on its origins, evolution, and greater impact on the children and families in Onslow County. If you haven’t purchased your sponsorship yet for […]
Ending Child Abuse and Neglect: One Place’s Strategies
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month—and throughout the month, we’ve shared insights on different ways to help prevent child abuse and neglect. Today, we’re highlighting One Place’s role in preventing and ending child abuse and neglect in Onslow County. In North Carolina, reports of child maltreatment remain high. In 2020, there were more than 108,000 […]
2023 End of Year Blog Recap
As 2023 draws to a close, we’re reflecting on another year of investing in our community. From sharing details on the importance of child care, to highlighting important policy updates in Onslow County, it’s been a busy year with plenty of highlights. Today, we’re highlighting the top ten most-read blog posts from 2023 in the […]
Dispatch from One Place’s Community Services Day
Building strong, resilient communities requires a collaborative effort—and at One Place, connecting community members to critical resources is a core pillar of our mission. One opportunity to encourage an increase in this form of collaboration is bringing community service providers together to gain a deeper understanding of how to work in tandem. Guided by this […]
Guest Post: Join the Fight to End Child Abuse
Child abuse is a community issue. It happens in every city, every town, every zip code. Without community involvement, the problem will continue. This is a guest post from Community Activist Elijah Lee who is working to put an end to child abuse by raising awareness for child abuse prevention and intervention. For centuries, across […]
An Intro to Foundations for Resilience
Last fall, One Place launched Foundations for Resilience, an exciting program designed to support local nonprofit and for-profit organizations in the Onslow County region and beyond. What is the Foundations for Resilience program? One Place’s Foundations for Resilience program provides nonprofit and for-profit organizations in Onslow County with customized personal and professional growth opportunities and […]
What is a Comprehensive Medical Exam?
For more than 12 years, the One Place Child Advocacy Center has provided hope and healing to children from birth to age 17 who have experienced physical abuse, sexual abuse, serious neglect, and/or violence. When a child is a suspected victim of sexual abuse, a comprehensive medical exam typically takes place. This is a non-invasive […]
Hardison Offers Respected Voice in Defense of Onslow’s Children
Community Partners is a continuing series of profiles of people and organizations serving alongside One Place and its Child Advocacy Center in the fight against child abuse in Onslow County. This article features Jameszetta Hardison, a licensed therapist and psychological health services provider who has served on the front lines in defense of children in […]
TASCO Gathers Community to Fight Abuse of Children
This is part of a continuing series of profiles on people and organizations on the front lines with One Place in protecting and serving children and their families in Onslow County. This entry focuses on the partnership with a community task force, TASCO (Turning Adversity into Success for Children in Onslow). TASCO is a community-based […]
Guns N’ Hoses Event Shatters Fundraising Records for CAC
With new twists on the course and an enduring commitment to children, the 2022 Guns ‘N’ Hoses golf tournament shattered fund-raising records and left organizers pondering ways to build on the momentum in the future. A sold-out field of 27 teams made up of community sponsors and a host of current and retired law enforcement […]