Kerr-Tar Regional Council of Governments

06/11/2026

🚨 REMINDER 🚨 ONE DAY LEFT! Join us **TOMORROW** for the 2026 Region K Elder Abuse Awareness & Prevention Conference & Walk. 💜

This FREE and PUBLIC event will take place on Friday, June 12, 2026, from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM at the Warren County Armory Convention Center in Warrenton, NC.

We invite community members to wear purple and silver as we come together to raise awareness, show support, and stand against elder abuse. Free t-shirts, lunch, and goodies will be available while supplies last.

📍 Warren County Armory Convention Center
501 US Hwy 158 Bus E
Warrenton, NC 27589

For questions, please contact Ms. Kim Hawkins, Regional Long Term Care Ombudsman, at [[email protected]], or 252-436-2040 ext. 2050.

We hope to see you there! 💜

06/10/2026

Together with Warren Ministries United, Working Landscapes, the Warren County Health Department NC, and the Kerr-Tar Regional Council of Governments, we are members of the Warren County Housing Coalition.
What *is the Warren County Housing Coalition, you ask?
Join coalition members on Thursday, June 25th from 6-8pm at the Ridgeway Fire Department to find out.
Event is free and open to the public - come out to learn about the coalition's mission and share your perspective on housing in Warren County.

06/10/2026

🚨 REMINDER 🚨 **TWO DAYS** until the 2026 Region K Elder Abuse Awareness & Prevention Conference & Walk! 💜🩶

This free, public event will be held on Friday, June 12, 2026, from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM at the Warren County Armory Convention Center in Warrenton, NC.

Attendees are encouraged to wear purple and silver to show support for elder abuse awareness and prevention. Free t-shirts, lunch, and goodies will be available while supplies last.

📍 Location:
Warren County Armory Convention Center
501 US Hwy 158 Bus E
Warrenton, NC 27589

Come out, show your support, and help raise awareness for elder abuse prevention throughout Region K!

For questions, comments, or concerns, please contact Ms. Kim Hawkins, Regional Long-Term Care Ombudsman, at [[email protected]] or 252-436-2040 ext. 2050.

A special thank you to all of the sponsors who are helping make this event possible! 💜🩶

06/10/2026

🎉 Please join us in wishing a very Happy Birthday to Katie Conner on June 10! 🎂✨

🤩 Katie serves as the Finance Director at the Kerr-Tar Regional Council of Governments and has been a valued part of our team since March 21, 2016. We are so grateful for her dedication, hard work, and all that she does to support our organization, staff, and the communities we serve. 🙏

🥳 We hope she has a wonderful birthday filled with joy, appreciation, and celebration. Happy Birthday, Katie! 🎁🎈

06/09/2026

06/08/2026

📢 SBA Disaster Loan Assistance Available 🎉

The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans for eligible small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in North Carolina that experienced economic losses due to drought conditions beginning April 14.

The disaster declaration includes several counties in our region, including Franklin, Granville, Person, and Vance counties.

Eligible small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, nurseries, and private nonprofit organizations may apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans to help meet working capital needs caused by the disaster. Loan funds may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable, and other bills that could not be paid due to the drought.

Applications may be submitted online at sba.gov/disaster. Applicants may also contact the SBA Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) for more information.

The deadline to return economic injury applications is February 1, 2027.

06/08/2026

😁 Last Tuesday, on June 2nd, 2026, Ashley Zuniga, Safe Routes to School Regional Program Coordinator, set up a Safe Routes to School table at the Youth Mental Health Well-Being “What I Wish My Parents Knew” event at the Community Methodist Church in Butner, NC. 💚🖤🤍

📽️🎞️ At the beginning of the event, church staff presented the independent film What I Wish My Parents Knew, which featured young teens sharing personal stories about their mental health experiences and the coping strategies that helped them navigate difficult moments. The film emphasized the importance of open conversations, trusted support systems, family connection, healthy outlets, and creating safe spaces where youth feel heard and supported. 🫶

🗣️ During the event, Ashley spoke with parents and youth about the importance of the Safe Routes to School initiative and the connection between safe, active transportation and youth mental health and well-being. 🚶‍♀️🚲 Safe Routes to School encourages students to walk and bike safely, while also promoting physical activity, confidence, independence, positive routines, and stronger community connections. 🙌

🤗 We are grateful for the opportunity to share resources, engage with families, and be part of an event dedicated to supporting youth mental health and overall well-being. 👏

06/05/2026