Year: 2026
Thank you for the Check-In & Review, Mattress Capital Shallotte!
️️“Jay Boulter from the Brunswick County Homeless Coalition visited to explore ways to support a young couple facing extraordinary challenges. I invited Jay to return on Friday, ensuring the couple would have a safe haven that night. It’s heartening to see organizations like BCHC, which operates with limited resources, yet is fueled by compassionate individuals dedicated to uplifting those struggling in our rapidly growing county. Notably, one of our valued customers has recently upgraded to the latest Tempurpedic model, and generously passed on their gently used bed, which still has a decade of life left. This act not only benefits those in need but also reduces waste in our landfill. The next time you’re organizing your attic and planning a trip to the consignment shop, consider contacting Jay BCHC to explore ways to make a meaningful impact”
-Mattress Capital Shallotte
On January 22nd (Ocean Ridge Charities Association) awarded BCHC a grant in the amount of $5,750 from their annual fall grants.
Ocean Ridge Charities Association, the BCHC would like to thank you for the generous grant!
Specifically, this contribution will be used for: Eviction prevention, rental assistance, emergency shelter and utility assistance. The use of funds will be effective upon receipt.
ORCA’s contribution would help support BCHC’s efforts to prevent homelessness and provide other services for those in need in Brunswick County.
In the photo from left to right, Terry Holt of ORCA; Mary Perno, ORCA president; and Joe Staton, BCHC board president.
ORCA’s website is www.orcharities.org and they are located at Ocean Ridge in OIB.
DID YOU KNOW?!
Brunswick County Homeless Coalition’s very own Jay Boulter hand delivers Street and House boxes full of food to those in need! Thank you Jay for all your hard work and effort in serving our community.
In 2025 74 house boxes were delivered. A house box is set up for families that have a kitchen available.
This year 59 street boxes were delivered. A street box is set up for those who do not have a kitchen and are supplied with ready to eat meals and often camping utensils.
The boxes all try to cover the 5 major food groups and 1 street box can save someone or be equivalent to $60-$80 dollars in groceries.
Pictured below you can see a replica of how many house boxes went out this year! You can also get an idea of the content and size of each box.
Once again a HUGE thank you to Jay Boulter for consistently getting these boxes out to those in need.
Betsy Duarte of BCHC received a large bounty of socks donated from Karen Beaty from The Ladies of The Holden Beach Chapel. Thank you so much for your generous and “warm” donation!!
Brunswick Sheriff’s Charitable Foundation Presents:
Diamonds & Denim 14th Annual Charity Ball
Friday March 6th, 2026- 6pm- 10pm
You can purchase tickets for this great cause at this website:
www.sheriffscharity.com
Then select
-Events
-Diamonds and Denim Charity Ball
-Charity Ball Ticket Purchases
Benefiting:
Brunswick County Homeless Coalition
His Chosen Outreach Ministries
Lower Cape Fear Lifecare
In 2025, Brunswick County Homeless Coalition helped a total of 1383 clients through our 1-888-519-5362 information and assistance line. We helped 336 clients with utility assistance, 346 clients with rent, 147 clients with emergency shelter, 47 clients with other direct aid, 272 clients with food boxes, and 1010 clients with referrals to other agencies or resources. Our total output on these efforts was about $80,000. For more information, visit our website at https://brunswickhomeless.com/.
A big THANK YOU to Kathy Grochowski and Robin Rauscher of Lockwood Folly POA and all who participated. Kathy and Robin presented BCHC with a check for $735.00-the proceeds of their “Socks N Shots” fundraiser from earlier this November.
