Rooted in community. Building economic opportunity.

Family stability. Economic opportunity. Community voice. These priorities connect UCAN’s work and the future we are building toward, grounded in cultural heritage and the people of Brunswick County.

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ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING • PUBLIC TESTING BETA

UCAN EJ Health Navigator and Youth Ambassador Program

Explore. Learn. Help shape a healthier community.

Explore public environmental-health resources, fictional learning scenarios, and prewritten sample answers in UCAN’s public testing beta. The Youth Ambassador cohort is planned separately. No live AI, live alerts, or personal risk assessments. Read the full project story →

Explore the Navigator →Program & youth participation details →

INTRODUCING

UCAN Entrepreneur Hub & NovaMind AI Business Empowerment Initiative

Practical skills. Stronger businesses. New possibilities.

UCAN is preparing this initiative to support Brunswick County entrepreneurs through practical business education, AI skills, one-on-one coaching, business expos and connections to capital resources.

Program setup is underway. Services and enrollment have not started; participation details will be announced when confirmed.

Explore the initiative →

See UCAN in Action

Serving our community, one family at a time.

20+
Years Serving Our Community
3
Connected Areas of Work
2+
Counties Served & Beyond: Brunswick + Columbus

Three pathways. One community.

Socioeconomic advancement means greater stability for families, more economic opportunity, and a stronger community voice. Food access, youth learning, entrepreneurship, and cultural connection all have a place in that purpose.

FAMILY STABILITY & OPPORTUNITY

Families & Youth

Explore environmental learning and UCAN’s family and youth work. Find current resources and program-specific updates.

Explore family & youth updates →
ENTERPRISE & ORGANIZATIONAL ADVANCEMENT

Entrepreneurs & Organizations

Meet the UCAN Entrepreneur Hub & NovaMind AI Business Empowerment Initiative and explore independent business resources.

See our direction & existing resources →
COMMUNITY VOICE & USEFUL EVIDENCE

Community Voice & Resources

Find environmental-learning tools, public information, and cultural connections that support a stronger community voice.

Explore public-information resources →

Food assistance & planning updates

Current availability and planning updates.

HOP food box delivery: On hold

Applications and deliveries are not open. Check current help information or read the service-status notice.

N2N Food Hub & Farmers’ Market: In planning

Not open for intake or regular operations. View planning details →

Our Partners

UCAN's work is made possible through collaboration with trusted partners across the region.

Community Care of the Lower Cape Fear
NC DHHS — Healthy Opportunities Pilot
Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Commission
Trillium Health Resources

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Join the UCAN Community

Whether you have time, expertise, or resources to share, there's a place for you in UCAN's mission.