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Science has determined that the earliest years of life build the foundation for all future learning.  In fact, the quality of a child’s education in the very early years has a greater effect on how prepared they are to succeed in school than their income, gender or ethnicity.  And it’s not just education – it’s all early childhood experiences.  The brain of a child who has had positive early childhood experiences looks different from one who has not.  The structure and wiring are visibly and significantly different.

Your contributions help ensure that more children have access to quality early childhood experiences.  They enable us to work throughout New Hanover County to support families with parenting, school readiness and pre-literacy programs; improve children’s health with preventive health care, early diagnosis, and obesity prevention programs; and improve the quality of early childhood care and education.

Smart Start of New Hanover County asks you to support its services to our youngest citizens as a tax-deductible investment in the future of our entire community.  Please visit the programs section to understand the impact your contribution makes in our county. If you have questions about donating, please contact Flavia McKeithan .

Donate on-line

1. Click on the button below.       

 

Donate by mail

1. Download and print a donation card.

2. Complete the form and mail it in with your check or money order to
       Smart Start of New Hanover County
       3001-B Wrightsville Ave.
       Wilmington, NC 28403

Upon receiving your donation, we will mail you a receipt for your records.