Project CARE (Community Action Readiness Effort) combines the efforts of various local government, military, Chamber and community organizations to provide:

1. Assistance to families of deployed military personnel;
2. Assistance to local businesses that may suffer because of large-scale deployments; and
3. A means of boosting community spirit through appreciation events and other activities during the difficult times that may face our military community.

Conceived after a large and hard-hitting deployment of local troops in the first Gulf War, Project CARE was fully activated on January 17, 2003, for Operation Iraqi Freedom and continues to provide assistance for military and community needs.

Jacksonville-Onslow County community's tradition of supporting our troops from Camp Lejeune and MCAS New River. In sponsoring and coordinating efforts to assist the families of deployed service members, Project CARE exemplifies the very best elements of our community. Since its activation, Project CARE's approach has been adopted by military communities throughout the nation. It has generated support from many sources and was named as a beneficiary of the inaugural Marine Corps Celebrity Invitational Golf Tournament, part of the nationwide Celebrity Players Tour (CPT). Funds generated from this CPT event and received from other sources have been used to establish a Project CARE Endowment.

This fund, managed by the North Carolina Community Foundation, will be used to provide assistance to military families on an ongoing basis during times of deployment.

We are proud and grateful to be a part of the Jacksonville-Onslow County community tradition of supporting our troops and their families. Since its adoption, Project CARE's approach has been adopted by military communities throughout the nation.

Special Thanks to Our Partners:
Our many partners are the backbone of Project CARE Each provides valuable services to our military community and coordinates with other partners to address any needs that may arise.

OUR PARTNERS INCLUDE:
Jacksonville-Onslow Chamber of Commerce
City of Jacksonville
Onslow County
Onslow County Tourism
Marines Corps Base, Camp Lejeune (including MCCS & Key Volunteers)
Marine Corps Airs Station, New River
Jacksonville-Onslow Volunteer Center
Onslow Civic Affairs Committee
Caring Community Committee
Onslow Community Ministries
U.S.O.
American Red Cross, Jacksonville Chapter
Onslow County United Way
Coastal Carolina Community College
Many Volunteer Organizations
Area Churches
Local Businesses
Local Residents

OUR PROGRAMS
MCCS Hotline
Community Information
Referral for Services to Individuals
Calling Cards
Transportation Services
Child Care Programs
Pre-deployment Briefs
Hospital Visits
Ribbon Distribution
Business Involvement (including Sticker Program)
Endowment
Forums/Seminars
Support Groups

Contact Us:

Project CARE is a part of the Jacksonville-Onslow Chamber of Commerce. For more information regarding Project CARE or  if you have a business that would like to partner with Project CARE, please contact:

Alejandra Hawks
Special Events/Project CARE Manager
Jacksonville•Onslow Chamber of Commerce
910-347-3141 ext. 235
ahawks@jacksonvilleonline.org

We are always looking for more businesses to partner with Project CARE and offer discounts and benefits to the spouses of those deployed. If you are interested in Project CARE, please contact us at the number above.

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