Our Present

Spring Highlights

2024 BGHNC Board of Trustees Retreat
Summer 2025 Foster Care Appreciation Party at White Lake Waterpark
The Board of Boys & Girls Homes gave a special memoriam and tribute in August 2025 to the family of current board member Jess Hill after the death of his father James Earl Hill, Jr., a longtime BGHNC Board member and supporter.
Paul Elswick of the Christian Motorcyclists Association thanked the crowd of motorcyclists who came to the 4th annual CMA ride for BGHNC in September 2025.
Thomas Academy benefactor and namesake Grace Thomas, receiving a token of appreciation from BGHNC president Marc Murphy.
Whiteville Chief of Police Paul Rockenbach speaks to Thomas Academy students about the dangers of vaping in Fall 2025.
Owner of Black's Tire Ricky Benton speaks to the sold-out crowd of golfers at the 2025 Black's Charity Golf Tournament in September 2025, which raised its largest amount yet for Boys & Girls Homes -- more than $272,000!
The 2025 Black's Charity Golf Tournament in September 2025 raised its largest amount yet for Boys & Girls Homes -- more than $272,000!
The 12th Annual Light the Lake -- a yearly BGHNC commemoration of the continual fight against child abuse -- April 14, 2026
Kiwanians gather after planting flowers in front of Kiwanis Cottage during the 2026 Spring Civic Club Day on March 28.
The 2026 portrait of the Board of Trustees for Boys & Girls Homes
Boys & Girls Homes staff dresses up for Halloween, Fall 2025
WECT reporter Delaney Tarpley follows a Journey class of prospective foster parents with Boys & Girls Homes for the May episode of Grace for the Kids.
The staff of Carolyn's Kaleidoscope Child Advocacy Center celebrating during the 2026 Kaleidoscope of Hope Soiree on May 1.
Rep. Brenden Jones, NC House Majority Leader, was the 2026 Kaleidoscope of Hope Soiree guest speaker.
Thomas Academy students take traditional prom photos in Flemington Hall.
Thomas Academy students take traditional prom photos in Flemington Hall.
Thomas Academy students learned about the laser hair removal and facial industry at a Career Day with Revival Laser & Hair Clinic in Wilmington.

What We Do

We exist to care for N.C. children

Boys and Girls Homes of North Carolina's mission is to create a true home -- a place filled with faith, hope, encouragement and second chances where we help children and families heal from their past, discover their strengths and dream about their futures.

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Our Past

Our alumni are family. We try to stay in touch with the children who either lived on our campus or with one of our foster families. If you would like to attend an upcoming Alumni event or would like to tell your story, please call 910-646-3083.

72 years of Boys & Girls Homes

Former Director Rube McCray working with Boys Home boys
Bill Jones riding a horse on the BGHNC farm in the 1960s.
Boys making their beds in their cottage in the 1960s.
Kids working on a lawn mower at BGHNC, circa 1960s.
A Boys Home portrait, circa 1960s.
The Boys Home Choir in the 1960s.
Study hall, a required daily exercise.
Boys Home boys circa early 1970s.

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Fast Facts About BGHNC

Lake House Teen Mothers and Babies Program Needs List

2 Lake House cottages keeping teen moms and babies together
General Residential Youth Needs List

46 residents living in group home cottages on our Lake Waccamaw campus
Carolyn's Kaleidoscope Child Advocacy Center Needs List

283 children seen last year for sexual abuse, physical abuse or neglect
Thomas Academy Needs List

73 children
Attending Thomas Academy Charter School
Foster Care Needs List

78 foster children in trained BGHNC foster homes

The Latest

In the News

Come out to the first Columbus County Day of Hope 10 a.m.-3 p.m. June 13

May 19, 2026

Programs

Our programs are designed to further our mission and provide much needed services for the youth and families we serve.

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Events

Fundraisers and events help us raise awareness and generate crucial resources to serve our community. Join us at our next event and see how you can get involved.

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Volunteer

Improve your community by joining our cause. You'd be surprised at what a huge difference a little bit of your time can make.

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Testimonials of #whywegive

Chip Overbey -- Old Dominion Freight Line

"We talk a lot about family at Old Dominion. We just believe that maybe we can help these kids also find a family in some way." #whywegive
Ricky and Dianne Benton -- Black's Tire & Auto Service

"We believe that we have been blessed so much that it's our responsibility to bless others." #whywegive