JCCH Event Calendar
JCCH Event Calendar
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Upcoming Projects:
Upcoming Projects:
1st Annual Juneteenth Scholarship Banquet
1st Annual Juneteenth Scholarship Banquet
Join us on June 14
Join us on June 14
1st Annual Juneteenth Scholarship Banquet
1st Annual Juneteenth Scholarship Banquet
Celebrating Freedom, Empowering Minds
Celebrating Freedom, Empowering Minds
Join us for an unforgettable evening of elegance, culture, and purpose as we commemorate Juneteenth—the historic day that symbolizes emancipation and resilience. Our community comes together to honor the past, celebrate the present, and invest in the future.
Join us for an unforgettable evening of elegance, culture, and purpose as we commemorate Juneteenth—the historic day that symbolizes emancipation and resilience. Our community comes together to honor the past, celebrate the present, and invest in the future.
Event Details:
Event Details:
Date: June 14th, 2024
Date: June 14th, 2024
Time: 6:30 PM (sharp)
Time: 6:30 PM (sharp)
Venue: Jones County Civic Center
Venue: Jones County Civic Center
Culinary Delights by Vel and Mel Catering
Culinary Delights by Vel and Mel Catering
Indulge your taste buds with a delectable feast prepared by the renowned Vel and Mel Catering. From soulful dishes to tantalizing desserts, our menu promises to delight every palate.
Indulge your taste buds with a delectable feast prepared by the renowned Vel and Mel Catering. From soulful dishes to tantalizing desserts, our menu promises to delight every palate.
Dress Code: African Attire or Semi-Formal
Dress Code: African Attire or Semi-Formal
Express your heritage and individuality! Whether you choose vibrant African prints or opt for classic semi-formal attire, your style will add to the evening’s rich tapestry.
Express your heritage and individuality! Whether you choose vibrant African prints or opt for classic semi-formal attire, your style will add to the evening’s rich tapestry.
Soul-Stirring Entertainment
Soul-Stirring Entertainment
Prepare to be uplifted by the soulful harmonies of Doc McKenzie and the Hi-Lites, Stellar Award-winning gospel quartet artists. Their music transcends time, touching hearts and inspiring hope.
Prepare to be uplifted by the soulful harmonies of Doc McKenzie and the Hi-Lites, Stellar Award-winning gospel quartet artists. Their music transcends time, touching hearts and inspiring hope.
Guest Speaker: Charlene Marshall
Guest Speaker: Charlene Marshall
Charlene Marshall, one of the chair persons of the African American Culture Celebrations with the NC Museum of History, will share her wisdom and passion. Her words will resonate with all who seek knowledge and empowerment.
Charlene Marshall, one of the chair persons of the African American Culture Celebrations with the NC Museum of History, will share her wisdom and passion. Her words will resonate with all who seek knowledge and empowerment.
Special Guest MC
Special Guest MC
Our charismatic MC will guide us through the evening, infusing warmth and energy into every moment.
Our charismatic MC will guide us through the evening, infusing warmth and energy into every moment.
Purpose:
Purpose:
All proceeds from this event will contribute to a scholarship fund for deserving students from Jones County. By attending, you become a catalyst for educational opportunities and dreams fulfilled.
All proceeds from this event will contribute to a scholarship fund for deserving students from Jones County. By attending, you become a catalyst for educational opportunities and dreams fulfilled.
Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate unity, honor achievement, and make a difference. Reserve your seat today!
Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate unity, honor achievement, and make a difference. Reserve your seat today!
Ongoing Projects:
Ongoing Projects:
Trenton Food Pantry & CSFP Distribution
Trenton Food Pantry & CSFP Distribution
Wednesdays 4pm-Until
Wednesdays 4pm-Until
432 1st Ave, Trenton, NC
432 1st Ave, Trenton, NC
In the Haiti Community
- JCCH in partnership with the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina and The Salvation Army of Jones and Onslow County continues to serve over 3,000 individuals monthly. When in the area, please come out and receive food if you need it.
- CSFP Distribution is available to individuals 60+ years of age. Eligible individuals receive 35 lbs of food monthly through the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP). Distribution is once every month to qualifying individuals. If you are of age and interested in joining click Here.
PPE Giveaways & Covid Awareness
PPE Giveaways & Covid Awareness
Since the beginning of the pandemic, JCCH saw a need in the community for Corona Virus prevention and awareness. Since 2020, JCCH have been very active in many counties providing PPE and plenty of free Covid 19 Self Test Kits.
Past Projects:
Past Projects:
Juneteenth Celebration 2022
Juneteenth Celebration 2022
JCCH invited family, friends, and everyone to come out and enjoy food trucks, games, bouncy houses, face painting, caricatures, live entertainment, vendors, health resources and so much more. Also provided covid vaccines, held a blood drive, had nurses to check blood pressure and basic health services as well. The main focus was to educate the community on Juneteenth and empower them with knowledge.
Dinner for 125 / Lunch 4 The Week
Dinner for 125 / Lunch 4 The Week
During the Easter break, 2020, JCCH helped families by serving lunches to students and seniors. We fed lunches to 284 individuals in one week.
JCCH served hot dinners during the month of July, 2020, to help families save money during this epidemic. With the help of Coastal Community Action and our many volunteers we were able to serve 125 meals daily.
Covid-19 Vaccine Clinics
Covid-19 Vaccine Clinics
Since the beginning of the pandemic, JCCH saw a need in the community for Corona Virus prevention and awareness. Since 2020, JCCH in partnership with great organizations like Peletah Ministries, Old North State Medical Society, & Jones County Health Department, have been very active in many counties providing vaccine shots.
USDA Farm and Food Worker Relief Program
USDA Farm and Food Worker Relief Program
The USDA FFWR Grant Program awarded approximately $667 million in grants through the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 funds. The Hispanic Federation & The US Department of Agriculture tasked JCCH with signing up 1000 workers that was affected by the Covid 19 Pandemic.
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