About the Boys & Girls Home of North Carolina

Currently there are millions of people living in poverty and there are thousands of children running away from home each year, and the Boys and Girls Home of North Carolina provides a safe, family home environment through residential and foster care/adoption programs for those children who are neglected, abused and hurting from across the State.

The Jaycee cottage has been closed due to renovations and we are excited to announce that the cottage will re-open in late February, early March for four high schools girls (ages 16-18) in the Preparation for Independent Living Program. In an effort to do our part, the Raleigh Jaycees will be hosting the Gala for Hope to raise funds for the organization and in particular for the girls and their needs in the Jaycee cottage. We are looking for partners to assist us and we know that for this event to be successful we must rely on the community at-large to help us in this endeavor.

Bios of the Jaycee Girls

My name is Adrian W., I am a 16 year old female from Columbus County. My goal is to go to law school. I am in the 10th grade and I enjoy playing volleyball. I am on the A-B honor roll but sometimes struggle with algebra. I have just gotten my permit and I look forward to driving. I will soon be in the Jaycees cottage at the Boys and Girls Homes. I am outgoing, I try to be a helpful person, I have a positive attitude, and a good sense of humor. My favorite colors are red and orange and I also love SpongeBob. I look forward to meeting all of the Raleigh Jaycees and I really appreciate all you do.

My name is Ayesha M. and I am a 17 year old senior. I currently attend Southeastern Community College and participate in the early college curriculum. As of now, my major goal is to finish high school and I will graduate May 21st. My next goal is to finish my associate's degree in which I have already completed half of the requirements. This summer my goal is to get an apartment and enroll in some college courses. I will major in fine arts and communications and minor in business. On my off time from school I enjoy playing sports such as softball and rugby and I have currently enrolled in jui jetsu classes and I am taking up boxing. I really enjoy a variety of music and I have a strong interest in art. As a person, I endeavor to be an open minded individual, diverse, and strive for success.

My name is Deborah S. I am 17 years old and I am from Brunswick County. I am a 10th grader at East Columbus High School. I am currently running track and I play basketball. I am an easy person to get along with and I like to think of myself as a comedian. I would like to go to Duke University and study nursing. My goal is to become a nurse in the Army and I hope to go to basic training this summer. I am an outgoing person, I am very active, and I love the outdoors. If someone needs anything I am always there for them, I am very respectful, kind, and loving, and I love Dora the Explore.

My name is TraShonnia P., I am a 17 year old senior at East Columbus High School. I am an honor roll student and I look forward to being in the Jaycees cottage. I enjoy working at Bojangles, which is my current job. I look forward to going to Cape Fear Community College where I will be studying for my associate's degree in nursing. My ultimate goal is to become a neonatologist and then transfer to a great medical school. I play volleyball and softball and I look forward to meeting and learning more about the Jaycees.