Blue Ridge First In Families

11/13/2025

🎉 It’s here! The First In Families Fall/Winter Raffle – Supporting Dreams, One Ticket at a Time! is LIVE!
💙 Every ticket helps families with disabilities and fills homes with warmth this season. Plus, you could win amazing prizes!
🎟️ Tickets:
$5 each
OR 5 tickets for $20 (best deal!)

🗓️ Deadline: Get your tickets before December 17, 2025!
👉 https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/SDQP3GNT7K5LG
✅ After purchasing, please provide:

Your name
Your contact info
The number of tickets purchased
The prize you’d like to enter for

You can comment here or email rshumate@fifnc.org

🎁 Prizes include:

Basket of Cozy Goodies (Warm blanket, cozy candle, 3 blocks of goat's milk soap, quart of local sourwood honey, homemade peach butter, homemade peach BBQ sauce, and a custom-made cup by Backwoods Creations) – Value: $100
4-Person Pass to Grandfather Mountain – Value: $120

✨ Don’t wait—every ticket makes a difference and brings you closer to winning!
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11/13/2025

From the Blue Ridge to the coast, we’re 100 counties strong. 💙

First in Families of NC supports individuals and families across the state living with TBI, I/DD, SUD, and SPMI — offering practical help, compassionate care, and lasting connections.

Whether it’s mobility equipment, respite care, or guidance through tough times, we’re here when no one else can be.

Your support helps us reach every corner of North Carolina.

Donate today to make an impact: www.fifnc.org

11/09/2025

11/06/2025

This is an amazing way to connect with your community! Starfire’s next virtual learning session is Tuesday November 18th at 12pm.

11/05/2025

We’re celebrating 30 years of community, connection, and impact — and the countdown to Giving Tuesday starts now!

✨30 Years. 30 Days of Impact.✨

From wheelchair repairs to personal care supplies to building lifelong connections, your support has helped families in all 100 counties.

Let’s keep the momentum going. Help make the next 30 years even stronger.

Donate today: www.fifnc.org

10/29/2025

Please join the Starfire Council Virtual Pop-Up Story Hour happening tomorrow, Thursday, October 30 from 1pm-2pm! Come listen and be inspired by the Ris Family as they share their story of community and connection.

Don’t forget to join us for our Pop-Up Story Hour this Thursday, October 30 from 1–2 PM (EST) on Zoom!

This month, the Ris Family will share their story of nurturing engagement and building connection through simple, intentional acts that make a lasting difference.

💬 “Together, we can reflect on how simple acts of kindness and generosity of spirit can open doors for connection.” — Francie

🔗 Register to join: http://bit.ly/3Wc5qKW

09/26/2025

Check out our new website at www.fifnc.org 🤩

Connecting NC families to resources, support, and community for 30 years. Serving all 100 counties with practical help and lasting change.