The LINK | May 2025 Updates from LINC, Inc.
Call Your Representatives!
Cape Fear Healthy Opportunities Set to Lose Funding
Healthy Opportunities (HOP) is currently not in the US House or Senate budget. Maintaining Medicaid eligibility for HOP services that are key determinants of health improve health outcomes for hundreds of Cape Fear residents.
Learn more about Healthy Opportunities and how you can help here.
LINC Staff Represented in “Unchained Expression: Art Beyond Confinement”
The Pender Arts Council in Burgaw hosted the inspiring art exhibit showcasing the artwork of incarcerated individuals and the stories of men and women who have a legal history. The exhibition was a testament to the transformative power of creativity.
LINC staff participating in the show were Jamir Jumoke, Dasha Charles, Yolanda Bostic, and Demond Wells.
Reentry Simulation Closes Out NC Reentry Month
A lively and educational Reentry Simulation held at Harrelson Center’s Plaza on Princess closed NC Reentry Month activities at LINC, Inc. The Simulation was organized by LINC’s Local Reentry Councils.
The message of creating a kinder path for returning citizens ran through the entire month’s events.
Items of Note | Announcements and Updates
- LINC staff Nyenetu Morlu was featured in Second Chance stories from Cape Fear Community College, “A Life Worth Living, Nyenetu Morlu’s Second Chance.”
- Welcome to the LINC Dream Team!
Treatment Service Coordinators
Nyenetu Morlu
Dennis Todd
James Bronson
Pender/Duplin LRC Case Manager
Catherine Jacobs
Comptroller
Joe Mininni
Urban Farm Manager
Isabel Tremble
Second Chance Advocacy Day, May 6 2025
Work on Wilmington, April 26 2025
“I served as the Project Manager for this Work on Wilmington site, where, alongside Voyage staff, we built a fence around the community garden at Voyage (Hemingways Center). I have to say, LINC & Voyage staff really put the “I” in “TEAM” today! They showed up with incredible energy and dedication, giving back to the community and supporting me throughout the project. I’m truly grateful for their effort and spirit. The community came out and served side by side with us as volunteers and did something inspiring.” Jamir Jumoke, LINC, Inc.
LINC Calendar
April 30 – May 30 | Hidden Voices HOMECOMING exhibit at Pender Arts Council, Burgaw
Memorial Day, May 26 | LINC Offices Closed
May 28, 10-2 | NC Works job fair, 1994 S 17th Street, Wilmington
May 29, 10-2 | NC Works job fair, National Guard Armory, Infantry Rd, Wilmington
May 29 5:30-8pm | Faith & Housing Crisis Event, First Baptist Activity Center, 1939 Independence Blvd, resource tables and meeting
June 3, 5:30-7pm | Healthy Opportunities Advocacy Day at the General Assembly – Meet at Raleigh Wine Shop for pizza and drinks, 317 S Bloodworth St, Raleigh
June 4, 8:30am | Meet at the Medical Society for HOP Advocacy Day, coffee and pastries served, 222 N Person St, Raleigh
June 7, 4-7pm | Recovery Live: Concert & Resource Fair, The Healing Place of New Hanover County
June 12, 10am-2pm | Mount Calvary Outreach Resource Fair, 2709 Market St
June 13, 8:30-9:30am | Second Chance Employer Engagement Coffee Hour, CFCC
August 15, 6pm | New Hanover County Community Impact Awards, Daniels Hall at CFCC, featuring LINC, Inc. as the nonprofit sponsor – tickets and sponsorships on sale soon
Every Monday | Mental Health Mondays, 1-2pm, 801 Princess Street
For information on any of these events, send an email to info@lincnc.org
Thank you to Cooper Mertens for the LINC program graphics.
I thank linc staff members for helping me turn my life around and not giving up on me,helped me to stay positive and never give up.