About Wilson Area LINCS Coalition for Families and Youth

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The Wilson Area LINCS Coalition for Families and Youth was inspired in 2010 by school principals who saw more students struggling with basic needs like food, housing, and safety, and appealed for help. What began as a referral agency has since evolved into a volunteer-driven organization offering direct support to families and youth, continuing the mission sparked by those early concerns. 

 The Wilson Area LINCS Coalition for Families and Youth is governed by a Board of Directors, with operational committees accountable to the Board for developing and carrying out activities. Daily operations, program development, community engagement, event planning, resource distribution, and fundraising activities are led by a Director and Community Mobilizer, supported by many volunteers. 

We partner with a variety of organizations and businesses in our community to deliver essential services and programs to those in need.  Support from many individuals, organizations, municipalities, and agencies enables the Wilson Area LINCS Coalition for Families and Youth to positively impact the lives of students and families in the Wilson Area School District. 

Wilson Area LINCS Coalition for Families and Youth is a non-profit organization that provides access to essential services and programs for area families. LINCS provides a variety of offerings, including a weekly food pantry, a weekend meal program for students, a teaching garden, and a summer playground program for elementary age students. For more information, see the drop-down menus above. 

 Discover our coalition's 2024 Community Action Plan, which was developed to leverage evidence-based, tested, and effective programs to fill gaps and implement services to address the needs of youth in our community. This comprehensive plan outlines our strategies to promote healthy youth development and prevent problem behaviors in our school district community. 

Discover the impact of our work in our Community Impact Report, which highlights our efforts to promote the well-being of students and families in the Wilson Area School District.  The Community Impact Report provides an in-depth look at the programs and initiatives spearheaded by the Wilson Area LINCS Coalition to address issues such as food insecurity, mental health, and youth development.