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Programs for families and young people, community partners, job seekers, and local organizations.

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How it connects

Three program areas, one connected system.

Three program areas are connected by one navigation service and one media team, so people do not have to find every answer on their own.

Youth & FamilyPrevention & ImpactWorkforce & Capacity

Community Connect 360 connects people to support Unfaded Media shares prevention and opportunity

Lane 01 Youth & Family

Build skills together.

Family learning and teen support rooted in relationships, wellness, and practical next steps.

A mentor helping a parent and young people learn together

Parents, caregivers, and children

HomeBase Family Success Lab

Build life skills, wellness, and financial know-how as a family.

Who it is forFamilies who want to learn and grow together. Contact us to confirm current eligibility.
  • Practice communication and healthy relationship skills.
  • Learn about wellness, prevention, and everyday decision-making.
  • Build financial skills and connect with useful resources.

Cost / where / when Contact us for the current schedule, location, and cost.

Enroll or refer
Young people and mentors celebrating completed training

Teens and caring adults

Teen Connection Project & Mentoring

Build confidence, healthy relationships, and a plan for what comes next.

Who it is forTeens seeking connection, guidance, leadership opportunities, or mentoring.
  • Practice social and emotional skills through guided activities.
  • Build leadership, resilience, and positive decision-making.
  • Connect with a trusted adult and explore future goals.

Cost / where / when Contact us for the current schedule, location, and cost.

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Full list of Youth & Family services
  • Strengthening Families
  • Prevention education
  • Social-emotional learning
  • Mental health and wellness
  • Parent and caregiver engagement
  • Restorative discussions
  • Positive youth development
  • Youth leadership development
  • Mentoring services
  • Community resource navigation

Lane 02 Prevention & Impact

Connect people. Improve conditions.

Navigation and coalition work focused on the social drivers of health for individuals and communities.

A network of community members connected through shared support

Individuals, families, and referring partners

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Community Connect 360

Find the right service and get personally connected, with follow-up along the way.

Who it is forPeople looking for support and organizations that need a reliable referral path.
  • Get help finding services and community resources.
  • Receive a personal connection - no cold referrals.
  • Get follow-up so no one falls through.

Cost / where / when Contact us to discuss current navigation support.

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Community partners standing beside a Wilmington United Coalition sign

Residents, schools, agencies, and local leaders

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Wilmington United Coalition

Bring local voices together to address social drivers of health and strengthen community wellbeing.

Who it is forYouth, families, schools, healthcare, businesses, government, faith organizations, and community partners.
  • Help shape local health and prevention priorities.
  • Take part in resident leadership and public education.
  • Coordinate action across community organizations.

Current focus Coordinated action on social drivers of health, supported by multiple funding partners.

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Wilmington United Coalition

Youth voices for safer communities.

Young people and educators speak honestly about substance use, mental health, belonging, and the support that helps.

Prevention in their words3 min 50 sec
Created with Wilmington United Coalition and Unfaded Media.
Full list of Prevention & Impact services
  • Prevention science
  • Coalition development and mobilization
  • Schools, healthcare, businesses, and government working together
  • Policy, systems, and environmental change
  • Community assessment and evaluation
  • Youth substance-use prevention
  • Violence prevention and community safety
  • Environmental health and resilience
  • Stormwater education
  • Strategic planning and technical assistance

Lane 03 Workforce & Capacity

Prepare for the next step.

Job readiness for all ages, career exploration for youth, employment support for young adults and returning citizens, and capacity building for organizations.

Adults participating in a career and professional learning session

Youth, young adults, adults, and returning citizens

Career & Workforce Pathways

Explore careers and prepare for work, training, apprenticeships, and employment after reentry.

Who it is forPeople of all ages building job skills, exploring careers, or navigating a new employment path.
  • Build job-readiness, digital, and financial skills.
  • Explore internships, apprenticeships, credentials, and careers.
  • Get employment navigation, including reentry support.

Cost / where / when Contact us for current opportunities and eligibility.

Join a pathway
Local organization leaders participating in a training session

Nonprofits and community organizations

Capacity Building Institute

Train local organizations to do more through practical planning, leadership, and evaluation support.

Who it is forNonprofit staff, boards, coalitions, and community-based organizations.
  • Strengthen grant readiness and nonprofit operations.
  • Develop leaders, boards, and collaborative teams.
  • Improve strategic plans, programs, and evaluation.

Cost / where / when Contact us to discuss a training or capacity-building engagement.

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Full list of Education & Workforce services
  • Career awareness and connections
  • Job and workforce readiness
  • Financial and digital literacy
  • Employment navigation
  • Internship, apprenticeship, and credential pathways
  • Veteran and reentry employment support
  • Prevention workforce development
  • Behavioral health and recovery education
  • Professional learning series
  • Academic enrichment and postsecondary navigation
  • Grant readiness and nonprofit training
  • Leadership, board development, strategic planning, and evaluation
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Youth voices, shared with purpose

Unfaded Media

Unfaded Media turns prevention and community progress into stories young people can recognize, share, and act on.

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Jasmine “Juno” Student · 38 sec

Drug-free and empowered.

Jasmine reflects on the personal battle behind substance use and the power of people who support a healthier choice.

Students + Stacey Stokes Educator perspective · 50 sec

Positive influences protect young people.

Students and an educator connect substance use with mental health, peer pressure, and the protective role of community involvement.

Not sure where to begin?

Choose the conversation that fits.

Families: request support Partners: start a conversation