Eastern Carolina Human Services Agency, Inc.

Eastern Carolina Human Services Agency, Inc. ECHSA, Inc. In an effort to better serve you and evaluate our continuing service to you, please take a few moments to complete the following surveys.

Thank you in advance for your input it is greatly appreciated. Participant Satisfaction Survey

https://kwiksurveys.com/s/2lyanNF1

Community Needs Assessment Survey

Onslow County: https://kwiksurveys.com/s/nNWCSD4F

Duplin County: https://kwiksurveys.com/s/9OSsXD5l

New Hanover: https://kwiksurveys.com/s/nZa9aMhg

Based on the CNATF survey results the following data was presented as the cause

s and conditions of poverty as ranked by community members;

Release Date: FY 22-23

Consolidated (Onslow, Duplin, and New Hanover)

1. Homeless 20%
2. Drug Abuse 18%
3. Lack of Jobs 12%
4. Lack of Low-Income Housing 11.7%
5. Teen Pregnancy 10.2%
6. Lack of Public Transportation 10.2%
7. High Utilities 10%
8. Teen Violence 9.4%
9. Domestic Violence 7.6%
10. Lack of Child Care Facilities 7.5%
11. Nutritional Issues 9.4%
12. Dropout rate 6.5%
13. Child abuse 6.2%

Duplin

1. Lack of Jobs 23%
2. Drug abuse 20.4%
3. High Utilities 14.7%
4. Lack of Public Transportation 11.2%
5. Lack of Low-Income Housing 11%
6. Teen Pregnancy 10.5%
7. Homelessness 10.5%
8. Teen Violence 10.5%
9. Domestic Violence 9%
10. Child Abuse 7%
11. Lack of Child Care Facilities 7%
12. Drop Out rate 6%
13. Nutritional Issues 5.6%

Onslow

1. Homeless 22%
2. Drug abuse 8%
3. Lack of public transportation 7.5%
4. High Utilities 5%
5. Teen Violence 5%
6. Lack of Low-Income Housing 3.5%
7. Teen Pregnancy 3.5%
8. Drop Out Rate 3.5%
9. Nutritional Issues 3%
10. Child Abuse 2.5%
11. Domestic Violence 2.5%
12. Lack of Child Care Facilities 2%
13. Lack of Jobs 2%

New Hanover

1. Drug Abuse 22.1%
3. Lack of Low-Income Housing 16%
4. Lack of Jobs 14%
5. Teen Pregnancy 12.7%
6. Lack of Public Transportation 11.2%
7. Teen Violence 11.2%
8. High Utilities 10.9%
9. Lack of Child Care Facilities 10%
10. Domestic Violence 9.6%
11. Drop Out Rate 8.1%
13. Child Abuse 7.9%

We did it AGAIN! We want to thank everyone so much for being apart of & coming out to Defeat Poverty 2026! The rain stop...
08/24/2026

We did it AGAIN! We want to thank everyone so much for being apart of & coming out to Defeat Poverty 2026! The rain stopped our fun a little early but still it was an amazing turnout! Thank you to all our staff, the vendors , military volunteers and all those who donated! We are already working on next year! See you then ☺️

08/21/2026

TODAY IS THE DAY! We can’t wait to see everyone! ☺️

We can’t wait to see you all tomorrow ! We have such awesome giveaways! ☺️
08/20/2026

We can’t wait to see you all tomorrow ! We have such awesome giveaways! ☺️

08/19/2026

2 DAYS AWAY & WE CAN FEEL THE EXCITEMENT! Can you?

08/17/2026

WE ARE SO EXCITED TO SEE YOU ALL ON FRIDAY!! Who’s coming to Defeat Poverty 2026?

08/13/2026

📚✏️ LIMITED SCHOOL SUPPLIES AVAILABLE! 🎒

We have a limited number of leftover school supplies from our Back 2 School Bash, and we want to make sure they get into the hands of local students who need them! ❤️

📅 Friday, August 14
⏰ 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
📍 159 Chaney Ave. Jacksonville
**Please park in gravel parking lot and use the back door for pick up**

Supplies will be available for pick-up while they last. If your student still needs a few things to start the school year off right, sign up today!

While supplies last. Please scan QR or click the link below to sign up.

A HUGE thank you to all of our incredible community partners, volunteers, and donors who helped make our Back 2 School efforts possible. Because of you, we can continue supporting local families! 🙌



https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeRML8LtW4oYNWlbq1XsBN-PJo0ziWNmiapbVZ_nCZoRm2W5g/viewform?usp=header

08/13/2026

🚨🔔ATTENTION 🔔🚨Share ! Share ! Share !
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Tomorrow’s Food drive is from 7:00AM-9:00AM ‼️

Great day, everyone ✨

Jacksonville , NC - Meet us at 2734 Commerce Saturday, August 22, 2026) 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Like, comment, and share. Help us reach someone who may be in need of food assistance.

** First come, first serve! **

Read the details below:

▪️Please make TRUNK space in advance.

▪️Please DO NOT BLOCK DRIVEWAYS!

▪️To ensure your safety and ours , please remain in your vehicles at all times.
*There are no public restrooms in the vicinity ATM.

Note: Food drives bring long lines. Therefore, you may possibly experience a wait time. Please be patient with us and keep in mind that our staff is loading each vehicle by hand with heavy objects and in bulk . It is our desire to take care of you in a timely manner.

Thank you for your patience.

Come see us this Friday!
07/21/2026

Come see us this Friday!

On Friday, July 24, 2026, Veterans, service providers, community partners, and volunteers from across Southeastern North Carolina will come together for the Cape Fear Region Veterans Stand Down & Resource Fair that will be held at the North Carolina National Guard Armory from 10am - 2pm. "Stand Up for the Stand Down." Hosted by:
N.C. Division of Workforce Solutions
New Hanover County Veteran Services
Volunteers of America, and
Cape Fear Homeless Continuum of Care

07/21/2026

Hiring Event - NCWorks Onslow - Live4Change - July 21, 2026 - 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM - Remote Customer Service Representatives

05/13/2026

NEW JOB OPPORTUNITIES - Seaside Dentistry - Swansboro, NC

Address

237 New River Drive , Suite 1
Jacksonville, NC
28540

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+19103472151

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