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Stronger Together,
Branch by Branch

Central Pines Regional Council unites 50 local governments across seven counties in central North Carolina to strengthen communities and support residents.

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Local needs connect to regional challenges. We bring people, expertise and resources together to help local governments solve problems and residents find support, from aging services and home repairs to transportation, housing and environmental protection.

50 Member Governments

7 Counties Represented

2M+ Community Members

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  • An older man smiles toward a passenger while driving a car.

    Aging Well

    Find transportation, meals, senior centers, health programs, volunteer and employment opportunities, and community resources that support healthy, independent aging.

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  • Two older women smile while practicing a standing stretch outdoors, extending their arms forward.

    Area Agency on Aging

    Central Pines Area Agency on Aging connects older adults, adults with disabilities and family caregivers across seven central North Carolina counties with aging services, resources, advocacy and support.

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  • A caregiver rests a hand over an older adult’s hands as they sit together in a wheelchair.

    Caregiving

    Find respite, caregiver education, support groups, dementia caregiving resources, grandfamily support and local Family Caregiver Support specialists in central North Carolina.

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  • Elevated view of downtown Holly Springs, with brick storefronts, a town building with a cupola and cars traveling along the main street.

    Community Development

    Help communities strengthen local economies, reinvest in places and expand opportunity through regional economic development, brownfields, trade, digital access and project support.

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  • A landscape view of a large body of water. Trees are visible along the shore in the background.

    Environmental Protection

    Regional planning, technical assistance and collaborative programs that help communities protect natural resources, improve water quality and prepare for changing environmental conditions.

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  • A worker kneels on a bare plywood floor during a home repair.

    Home Repair

    Find home repair, rehabilitation and accessibility assistance that can help eligible homeowners address serious safety issues, remain in their homes and protect long-term housing stability.

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  • An adult woman sits close beside a young child holding a stuffed bear in a room with bedding and blankets.

    Homelessness

    Connect people experiencing homelessness with street outreach, health care, local services and regional initiatives designed to improve access, stability and long-term outcomes.

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  • Modern multistory apartment building with black and white facades and projecting window bays.

    Housing

    Help communities understand housing needs, shape policy, identify development opportunities and connect funding with local housing priorities.

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  • A woman speaks on the phone while a caregiver assists an older adult in bed in the background.

    Long-Term Care

    Find advocacy, information and practical help for residents of nursing homes, adult care homes and family care homes, and for the families and caregivers who support them.

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  • A helmeted cyclist rides along a paved, tree-lined route beside a gravel path.

    Mobility

    Expand transportation choices through safer streets, better commuting options, walking and biking connections, and cleaner transportation programs.

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More Capacity for Your Community

Your government’s priorities deserve practical support. Connect with expertise in grants, staffing, finance, planning and data, along with opportunities to share resources and learn from neighboring communities.

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Find resources for yourself or someone you care for. Explore aging and caregiving services, homeowner assistance, public service careers and ways to connect with your community.

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The People Behind Every Program & Partnership

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