As you read through the following additional social capital practices, remember there is no one-size-fits-all approach to helping participants build social capital in a human services program.  Every program has a different context with different values and goals. You, the program managers and directors, know best the population you are trying to serve. That said, here are some questions and practices that might help you.

Health Disparities Native Americans and African Americans in particular die from prostate cancer more than any other group in North Carolina. But African-American women too, struggle with high rates of breast cancer. Host Anita Brown-Graham first looks at a unique … Read more

Reclaiming Youth Opportunity Teens and young adults with limited education and work experience can lead them toward to unhealthy behaviors resulting in depression, anxiety and isolation. Digital Extra 1:The Old Prison that Gives Positive Opportunity to Youth The GrowingChange organization, … Read more

Anita Brown-Graham examines the misuse of Opioids among pregnant women in North Carolina. Treatment for Pregnant Women Addicted to Opioids: For More Information The Challenge – What is the problem communities are facing? Opioid Poisoning in North Carolina Prescription Opioids … Read more

ncIMPACT hosts a town hall at UNC-Pembroke on the challenges of long-term disaster recovery, focusing on the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew and Hurricane Florence in Lumberton County. Anita Brown-Graham hosts. Generous support for this series is provided by UNC-School of … Read more

Renewable Energy in Rural Areas Renewable energy is increasingly championed as a new economy that brings jobs and energy security to a community while combating climate change. Anita Brown-Graham looks at how investment in a renewable economy can impact our … Read more

  Shortage of Volunteer Firefighters There is an increasing shortage of volunteer firefighters across our state and across the country. Anita Brown-Graham looks at what rural communities are doing to recruit and support volunteer fire departments and the men and … Read more

Adverse Childhood Experiences At its core, most states define “adverse childhood experience” as neglect or abuse that results in harm, potential for harm, or threat of harm to a child. Anita Brown-Graham looks at programs designed to prevent and combat … Read more

Mental Health and Incarceration In many counties across North Carolina, jails have more adults with mental illness than psychiatric hospitals. And they tend to stay longer and have a higher rate of recidivism. We look at the impact of the … Read more

Access to Healthcare in McDowell County Many rural communities in North Carolina are seeing a shortage of healthcare providers. ncIMPACT is in McDowell County where paramedics making house calls is just one of the ways the community is improving health … Read more