Partnership for Children to Host Child Wellness & Resource Event
Local Interagency Coordinating Council Hosts Free Child Wellness Event
The Johnston County Local Interagency Coordinating Council is excited to announce its annual Child Wellness & Resource Event, taking place on July 19th from 9 am to 12 pm at the Partnership for Children office, located at 1406A South Pollock Street in Selma. This free indoor screening event ensures children ages 3 – 5 are meeting important developmental milestones while providing information for additional support as needed. Assessments will be available for hearing, vision, speech, development, and
Johnston County Board of Commissioners Proclaims Summer Learning Week
Johnston County – On May 19th, the Johnston County Board of Commissioners proclaimed July 14-18, 2025, as Summer Learning Week. The proclamation was presented by Janelle Stephenson, co-chair of Read to Grow Johnston County’s Summer Learning Loss Action Team. The week emphasizes the importance of keeping kids learning throughout the summer to ensure they return to school ready to succeed. Janelle announced the Paws for Reading events Read to Grow will host in July to celebrate in conjunction with National
New Story Walk Open in Selma, NC
SELMA, N.C. The first Story Walk in Selma has arrived! It is located along the walking path around Blackley Athletic Park at 601 W. Noble Street. The Story Walk concept offers families the opportunity to enjoy some light physical exercise while reading stories along the path. Through this walk around the park, participants are guided through questions to ask their children, leading to meaningful family conversations and an easy start to Early Literacy. The Story Walk is easily accessible and within walking
Leadership Johnston announces 2021 graduates
Johnston County, NC — Leadership Johnston celebrated its newest graduates at their first meeting on June 24. Despite the challenges of this past year, Leadership Johnston forged ahead under a new format focused on Crisis Leadership. The graduation ceremony held at the Tobacco Farm Life Museum and sponsored by KS Bank, was the first time these class members met in person. This year's graduates include William Brown (Benson Police Department), Melissa Curry (KS Bank, Inc.), Gary Johnson (Town of
JUNIOR WOMEN’S LEAGUE PRESENTS $12,000 COMMUNITY IMPACT GRANT TO PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN OF JOHNSTON COUNTY
Smithfield, N.C. - On Thursday, March 4th, 2021, the Junior Women’s League of Smithfield presented a Community Impact Grant award to Partnership for Children of Johnston County for $12,000. Funds were raised during JWL’s Diaper Drive in the Fall of 2020. Due to a quick pivot from the Junior Women's League of Smithfield's Touch-A-Truck committee, the hard work of our members, and the incredible support of our community (and beyond), JWL was also able to donate more than 31,000 diapers, as well as wipes
