The Wilson Area LINCS Coalition for Families and Youth has long been dedicated to helping families in Wilson Borough and a new community grant will help further its cause.
The Wilson Area LINCS Coalition for Families and Youth received a $10,000 community grant from the Thrivent Member Network after winning first place in The Big Give Back contest.
The competition, which drew more than 1,400 votes across the Mid-Atlantic region, awarded the grant to the organization after it earned more than 700 votes.
According to a news release, the funding will help address economic and public-health needs in the Wilson Area School District. It will allow LINCS to continue hosting community events, provide direct support to students and families, and maintain its distribution of more than 6,000 weekend meal bags each year.
The release says the poverty rate in Wilson Area School District has climbed to 59% since 2019, emphasizing the need for the organization’s services.
Founded in 2010, Wilson Area LINCS Coalition for Families and Youth began as a small community effort to connect families with basic resources.
According to the website, it has grown into a volunteer-driven organization offering food assistance, youth programming and family support services.
Its mission is to strengthen the Wilson community by addressing social, emotional, and physical well-being through direct aid and engagement. The organization works closely with schools, local officials, and community partners to ensure families have access to essential resources.
Executive Director Trina Brady said in the release the organization is grateful for the recognition. She added the award is both a financial boost and a show of confidence in the community’s ability to “come together and care for one another.”
LINCS was one of five finalists selected as a Thrivent Choice Organization. To rally support, the group launched a community outreach effort involving students, parents and regional partners.
The campaign included social-media engagement, collaboration with local organizations, and a short video highlighting programs such as a LINCS teaching garden, photos with Santa, student weekend meal program, and Touch-a-Truck school supply giveaway.
Wilson Borough Mayor Don Barrett praised the award, calling it a well-deserved acknowledgment of the organization’s work. He said the grant will help sustain programs that strengthen connections throughout the borough.
“I am deeply grateful for the dedication of the LINCS Center staff and volunteers, who make a meaningful difference in people’s lives every day,” he said.
More information about the Wilson Area LINCS Coalition for Families and Youth is available at wilsonarealincs.org.
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