“We have wonderful news for you and Maggie,” the voice message began. It was a message from a mother and daughter who connected to both the Jackson Center and Community Empowerment Fund months ago looking for affordable housing that was … Continued
Ms. Louise Felix has lived in Chapel Hill all of her life and in her home in Northside for over 30 years. She has dedicated herself to making sure people across Chapel Hill are housed, fed, and cared for. On … Continued
Rachel Glasser has spent her past year at the Jackson Center as the Coordinator for Youth Leadership and Education through the NC Campus Compact VISTA. As here time here comes to an end, she reflects here on what this place … Continued
Pictured above is our new Deputy Director, Alissa Ellis, on her first day of third grade at Frank Porter Graham Elementary School. Alissa is a lifetime resident of Chapel Hill, a mother of a seven year old, and a coffee … Continued
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This summer, students from the Jackson Center’s Fusion Youth Radio program and Beat-Making Lab artists spent five days in Detroit for the Groundswell Oral History Conference and the Allied Media Conference. Students had the opportunity to network with other artists, … Continued
The Jackson Center’s network of neighborhood leaders have helped connect us to wonderful residents in need of critical home repairs for the winter. With the help and leadership of partner agencies like Habitat for Humanity, Fix-a-Home, and the IFC, … Continued
Twelve youth from the local high schools have joined Fusion Youth Radio for its fourth season. These youth leaders have now been trained in skills including audio editing, interviewing, and script writing and produced three live shows this fall. … Continued
“I have taken my first grade student to the Planetarium, to the Aquarium and to countless museums, but he has never returned as excited or with such clear memories of what he learned as he did after his tour of … Continued
Enter the bright open space of the Chapel Hill Public Library. Join in a flow of people from all walks of life seeking some kind of knowledge or wisdom. As you turn to the left and pass through the security … Continued
Staff Reflection by George Barrett From the moment I walked into the Jackson Center on a January afternoon, I knew this place was important and would somehow be a new and important member of my life. As a UNC senior, … Continued
During my first week at the Jackson Center, I was first introduced to Keith Edwards and Jane Farrar. During my second week, I went to a Neighborhood Watch meeting where I met Kathy Atwater, Janie Alston and Anita Booth. Those … Continued
Team Leader Reflection: Pictured here is Rev. Albert Williams, the first African-American firefighter in Chapel Hill and one of the activists in the local civil rights movement, telling his story to 8th graders from Smith Middle School in St. Joseph … Continued
Team Leader Reflection: Ms. Velma Perry has been a longtime leader in the neighborhood, but has recently had health issues leading to a stay at a rehab center. For her to move back safely, there need to be certain physical … Continued
Team Leader Reflection: My biggest highlight this year happened after we aired our History is Dangerous Part 2 episode. One of our students expressed opinions about cultural appropriation and was criticized about it online. When the students defended the opinions and … Continued