Franklinton Center at Bricks
Timothy Peterkin has been named the new executive director of Franklinton Center at Bricks in Whitakers, N.C. Peterkin’s distinguished career reflects a deep commitment to leadership, service, and community advocacy. A graduate of North Carolina Central University and North Carolina University School of Law, he brings a wealth of experience from the nonprofit, legal and…
The Board of Trustees and the Council of Elders of Franklinton Center at Bricks (FCAB) in Whitakers, N.C., recently introduced FCAB’s new executive director, the Rev. Dr. Douglas Wooten, at an open house held May 3, 2024. Wooten succeeds Ms. Vivian Lucas. In a statement, the Board and Council said, “Wooten’s ties to Franklinton Center are…
In keeping with the United Church of Christ’s 3 Great Loves initiative, CHHSM’s child, youth and family service ministries often are on the front lines in providing support and care to migrant and immigrant persons. While challenges such as language and cultural barriers are unique, CHHSM members are finding that many of the needs immigrant…
A casual tourist might not regard the lush green foliage and landscape of Whitakers, N.C., as a desert, but the area — home to the United Church of Christ’s Franklinton Center at Bricks — is the second largest food desert in the United States. It also is located in Edgecombe County, one of the poorest…
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