Families First

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Families First Families First's mission is to identify, address, & rectify issues related to DV & SA. It was incorporated in 1995.

Whiteville office - 642-5996, 121 West Main Street
Elizabethtown office - 862-2534, 208 S. Morehead Street

Families First is a non-profit agency that relies on community support and donations to help families facing domestic violence and sexual assault. At the time there was no domestic violence or sexual assault service in this area, yet the need for these services was urgent and documented by a variety of agencies and professionals. Concerned citizens gathered in January that year to work toward a solution. By December, Families First began direct services. By early 1996, Columbus County Commissioners approved leasing a county building for use as a shelter. In 2002, Families First opened an office in Elizabethtown for victims of domestic violence. Our staff and volunteers have dedicated themselves to improving the quality of life for women, men and their children in Columbus and Bladen Counties.

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💜 October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month 💜

This month, we want to remind everyone that no one should have to face domestic violence alone. Everyone deserves to feel safe, loved, and supported. Sometimes, a little kindness and a helping hand can make a world of difference. 💜

As we head into the holiday season, Families First is asking our wonderful community to help us support the individuals and families we’ve served this year. Here are a few ways you can help!

🛏️ SHELTER DONATIONS NEEDED
Help us make our shelter feel a little more like home by donating new:
- Towels and washcloths
- Blankets
- Twin and queen-size sheets

🎁 HOLIDAY GIVING PROGRAM
We are looking for sponsors for children of all ages who have been served by our agency this year. Help us bring a little extra joy and make the holidays special for these children!
Columbus County - 910-642-5996 Bladen County - 910-862-2534 or you can reach us at [email protected]

🦃 THANKSGIVING SPONSORS
We also need sponsors for a few families we’ve served this year. Your help providing a Thanksgiving meal can make the holiday a little brighter for a family in need.
Columbus County - 910-642-5996 Bladen County - 910-862-2534 or you can reach us at [email protected]

Every little bit helps! Whether you donate supplies, sponsor a child, help provide a Thanksgiving meal, or share this post, we are so grateful for your support.

Thank you for always showing up for our community. Together, we can spread kindness, share hope, and remind families that they are not alone.

💜 Healthy relationships are built on trust, respect, communication, and support. Everyone deserves to feel safe, valued,...
10/16/2026

💜 Healthy relationships are built on trust, respect, communication, and support. Everyone deserves to feel safe, valued, and loved in their relationships. 💜

At Families First, we believe everyone deserves a relationship where they can be themselves, feel heard, and feel safe. Let’s continue to encourage healthy connections and remind one another that love should never hurt. 🩵

💜 Happy Boss’s Day to our boss Vickie Pait! 🩵 Thank you for your leadership, kindness, and everything you do for our tea...
10/16/2026

💜 Happy Boss’s Day to our boss Vickie Pait! 🩵

Thank you for your leadership, kindness, and everything you do for our team! We appreciate you more than you know! 💐

The holidays are right around the corner, and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in our community needs y...
10/16/2026

The holidays are right around the corner, and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in our community needs your help!

🦃 THANKSGIVING HELP: We are looking for people willing to provide Thanksgiving meals for our shelter and donations to help clients we have served this year who are in need.

⭐ HOLIDAY STARS: We will soon have holiday stars at our office with information about children our agency has served this year. If you would like to adopt a child for holidays, please reach out to one of our offices ASAP to learn how you can participate!

Every little bit helps, and we are so grateful for our community's continued support! Let's work together to make the holidays a little brighter for the families we serve. 💜🎁

Please contact one of our Families First Advocacy offices if you would like to help!

910-642-5996 - Columbus County Advocacy Agency
910-862-2534 - Bladen County Advocacy Agency
Agency email: [email protected]

Address

121 West Main Street
Whiteville, NC
28472

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+19106410444

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