Keep in mind that this, like many other work programs, are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. This particular youth work program is geared toward careers involving the city, as well as government careers.
City of Durham
101 City Hall Plaza
Durham, NC 27701
919-560-1200
http://www.ci.durham.nc.us
For children ages 5-17, Triangle Community Foundation has set up the Send-a-Kid-to-Camp program. Donors and other partners contribute toward scholarships to enable children who are disabled, in foster care, or who can't afford the expenses to attend camp.
Triangle Community Foundation
324 Blackwell St.
Suite 1220
Durham, NC 27701
919-474-8370
http://www.trianglecf.org
The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina has taken into consideration the fact that there are disadvantaged children in their area in need of summer enrichment and activities. With that in mind, they offer grants to local churches and schools so that they can provide these services to local children.
The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Suite 1600
The BB&T Bldg.
One West Pack Square
P.O. Box 1888
Asheville, NC 28802
828-254-4960
http://cfwnc.org