Priority Projects
State Projects
NC Jaycee Burn Center at Chapel Hill
2008 GOAL $28,000
The North Carolina Jaycee Burn Center is dedicated to providing the crucial combination of specialized medical care and rehabilitative services required by victims of severe burns. Its highly specialized health professionals work as a team to apply the most advanced technology and treatment methods for the care of the individual patient.
Since its opening, the Burn Center has treated thousands of patients with therapy and rehabilitation. Most have returned to their homes and families, successfully resuming their lives. More »
Boys & Girls Homes of North Carolina at Lake Waccamaw - Jaycee Cottage
2008 GOAL $14,000
The Boys and Girls Homes of North Carolina is a privately funded non-sectarian, not-for-profit agency that provides a "family" environment for as long as is necessary and practical for children needing an out-of-home setting. The homes provide shelter, food, clothing, education, emotional support and moral/ethical/spiritual guidance to the children. The campus is located on Lake Waccamaw in southeastern North Carolina. More »
The NC Jaycee Outpatient Treatment Center at the Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center
2008 GOAL $28,000
Each year, more than 6,000 cancer patients come to Duke for the treatment of cancer. Drawn by the Cancer Center's national and international reputation, nearly one-fourth of these patients comes from outside of North Carolina. In addition, cancer patients make more than 85,000 visits per year to our outpatient clinics for treatment or follow-up care.
The North Carolina Jaycees have been a partner with the Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center since 1987 and have contributed over $1,000,000 to aid the Cancer Center in making "life easier" for patients and families alike.
Progress is being made. In the last 20 years, the cancer survival rate has risen from 38% to 50%. Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center is playing a big role in improving these statistics. More »
Local Priority Projects
In addition to State and National projects, each chapter of the North Carolina Jaycees carries out its own community rojects. Visit our Chapters page for a list of local chapters and web sites.
National Community Projects
Outstanding Young Farmer Awards Program
The roots of the Outstanding Young Farmer (OYF) program date back to the founding of The U.S. Junior Chamber. In 1920, in his first speech as National President, founder Henry Giessenbier stated that one of two national concerns on which the Junior Chamber should focus its attention was the improvement of conditions for the farmer and better urban-rural relations through a keener understanding of agricultural problems.
Ten Outstanding Young Americans
The Ten Outstanding Young Americans (TOYA) project exists to recognize and honor ten Americans each year who exemplify the best attributes of the nation's young people, aged 18 through 40.
Citizen Corps
On April 4, 2002, President Bush created the Citizen Corps to help coordinate volunteer activities that will make our communities safer, stronger, and better prepared to respond to any emergency situation. He asked cities and counties across the country to create Citizen Corps Councils of their own design, bringing together first responders, volunteer organizations, law enforcement agencies, and community-serving institutions, such as schools, hospitals, and houses of worship, to assist in this common effort. www.citizencorps.gov
Governmental Involvement
The United States Junior Chamber has a long history of impacting the nation through projects specifically directed at action and involvement with local, state, and national goverment agencies. From the original Get Out the Vote campaign in 1923 to working to ensure statehood for Alaska and Hawaii in 1959. In 1962 Jaycees also urged adoption of Uniform Vehicle Code, with emphasis on state action resulting in adoption nationally. Jaycees have also used the skills and contacts made through Govermental Involvement projects to run for various elected offices including President of the United States. (Bill Clinton, Arkansas Jaycee and past honoree of the Ten Outstanding Young Americans)
National Partner Programs
Family Talk
Family Talk About Drinking is designed to encourage communication between parents and children about this difficult subject. Many parents don't realize that the best time to have conversations with their children about drinking is between the ages of nine and 11. www.beeresponsible.com
American Cancer Society - Relay for Life
Relay For Life is an overnight team event that invites groups of 8 to 15 people (friends, families, hospitals, businesses, schools, churches) to come together to fight cancer. Relay For Life represents our hope that those lost to cancer will not be forgotten, that those who are battling cancer will be supported, and that cancer will one day be eliminated. www.cancer.org