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Local Groups

C.R.E.S.T. (Cumberland Regional Education Support Team)
Not affiliated with any church. At this time this group does not have leadership. It is a group of over 60 members that post on a yahoo group with announcements of get togethers for others to join.
FAITH
I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth. 3 John 4 FAITH is a homeschool co-op sponsored by Liberty and designed to serve students from preschool to high school. At FAITH, our goal is to provide a loving environment where families can be encouraged both spiritually and educationally. FAITH provides homeschoolers opportunities to enrich their educational experience with classes, field trips, and community service projects.
Fayetteville Homeschool Christian Athletics
A ministry of Open Arms Christian Fellowship. FHCA offers competitive homeschool sports programs in volleyball, basketball and soccer for homeschoolers in the Fayetteville, NC area. Through these sports, we focus on Christian values and the total development of the individual. Our program offers an atmosphere and environment that is conducive to helping young athletes reach their fullest potential. We are a member of the North Carolinians for Home Education Athletic Conference. However, we play not only other homeschool teams but also local Christian schools from Fayetteville, Lumberton, Dunn and Sanford. All of these sports are demanding and take time, effort, dedication, and perseverance and instill self-esteem and the value of teamwork. FHCA creates an environment that is fun, educational and competitive in scope. FHCA teaches focus, a strong work ethic, leadership skills, goal setting and the value of education; we strive for every member of FHCA to become a better athlete, person, and, most importantly, Christian. Currently basketball and volleyball practices and home games are held at Massey Hill Baptist Church Gym on Southern Ave. Soccer practice is held at Church of the Open Door on Cliffdale.
GRACE (Greater Resources And Christian Encouragement )
GRACE is a support group open to all homeschoolers who regularly attend a church and are able to agree with our Faith Statement. We have been serving the Fayetteville area for over 10 years. We have approximately 120 families in membership with over 400 students.
Helping Hands, Together We Can
This support group is specifically for parents who homeschool special needs students ages 4-18 in the Fayetteville or local surrounding areas. We provide support, resources, affiliations, guest speakers and more. There is a membership fee annually once you’ve attended twice and know you want to join. Though we are a Christian group, we do not turn people away due to religion or any other belief.
H.O.M.E. (Homes Offering Meaningful Education)
HOME is an organization of families who are committed to maintaining educational freedoms and encouraging excellence in home education. We provide information and resources to our members to help them do the best possible job of teaching and training their children. HOME is operated on the basis of Biblical principles and living faith, welcoming members who ascribe to our ideals. HOME is not affiliated with any church or denomination. HOME offers a weekly enrichment day and charges an annual membership fee.
SEEK (Support Educating Every Kid)
This group is a resource group and requires no formal membership, no commitment, no statement of faith, no fee, and is open to all homeschoolers. Many of us have children with disabilities or learning differences. We welcome all! SEEK provides helpful information for those who would like to arrange outings, play dates, social activities, etc. with others who are like-minded.
"Unofficial" Ft. Bragg PWOC Support Group
Meets at the Watters Center on Ft Bragg
WISE
This is a homeschool support group that desires to provide encouragement, support, and fellowship for homeschoolers and those who wish to homeschool by offering field trips, classes, support meetings and other events. We homeschool our children from a Biblical point of view wanting them to grow strong in character as well as academics. We strive to equip and encourage our children to use the gifts God has given them for the furtherance of the gospel. You may use this format to ask questions, encourage others, buy/sell/trade (homeschool and non-homeschool) and stay connected.
CHECC (Christian Home Educators of Central Carolina)
The mission of CHECC is to facilitate and encourage excellence in Christian home education in Sanford and the surrounding areas. Promote home schooling. Help new families. Share resources and expertise. Support one another and educational standards.

State and National Organizations

NC Division of Non-Public Education
The North Carolina Division of Non-Public Education (DNPE) exists by authority of G.S. 115C-553, 561, 563(b) and 566(a) to administer the requirements of Article 39, Chapter 115C of the North Carolina General Statutes which govern non-public schools (both conventional non-public and home). Its mission impacts non-public schools and the quality of education received by their students. It monitors non-public school compliance to the laws governing those schools in a professional, objective and uniform manner. Home Schools are those in which the parent/guardian teaches his/her own children while Conventional Non-Public Schools are those which teach other people's children. Paste this link into your browser to learn about Home School Requirements in North Carolina. http://www.ncdnpe.org/hhh103.aspx
North Carolinians for Home Education
NCHE is a private, volunteer organization active at the state level, serving North Carolina homeschoolers. In 1984, NCHE was organized to support and encourage home educators and to protect the right to freely home educate in North Carolina. From a small group of concerned parents, NCHE has grown into an increasingly stronger statewide service organization. NCHE is a representative organization governed by a board of seven officers elected by all NCHE members and 12 regional directors, elected by the NCHE members in each region. NCHE is operated on the basis of Biblical principles and living faith, welcoming members of all races, nationalities, and religions who subscribe to the NCHE ideals.
HSLDA (Home School Legal Defense Association)
Home School Legal Defense Association is a nonprofit advocacy organization established to defend and advance the constitutional right of parents to direct the education of their children and to protect family freedoms. Through annual memberships, HSLDA is tens of thousands of families united in service together, providing a strong voice when and where needed.
The Homeschool Foundation
HSF, the charitable arm of HSLDA, is dedicated to finding and helping homeschooling families in need so they can continue in their conviction to homeschool.
National Home Education Research Institute
The National Home Education Research Institute's mission is to: * Produce high-quality research (e.g., statistics, facts, findings) on home-based education (homeschooling). * Serve as a clearinghouse of research for the public, researchers, homeschoolers, the media, and policy makers. * Educate the public concerning the findings of all research on home education.
Homeschooling Today Magazine
he work of Homeschooling Today magazine is focused and specific. Our commitment to bring the homeschool community useful information and resources is supported by a Biblical conviction that God uses families to change the world.
Homeschool Digest
In the Home School Digest, you'll find practical tips, simple suggestions and bold Biblical challenges that make up an open forum for wrestling through the complex issues that affect homeschooling families.
The American Majority
At American Majority our goal is to empower the individual to take back the country our forefathers fought for.

Friends of The Pilgrim's Journey

Gillis Hill Farm
The Gillis Family has lived and worked this farm for over 200 years. Our ancestors emigrated from Scotland in the late 1700s. They were part of the emigration from Scotland to America that began as a trickle in 1739 that ended up with the largest concentration of Highland Scots on the North American Continent.
Hugs and Kisses Children's Consignment
We are Fayetteville's Premier Children's Consignment Event! Most consignment stores pay you only 50% for the items you sell; and most sales, although they usually pay more than 50%, will still charge you a consignor fee. But at HUGS & KISSES there are no fees to consign with us, and you get 2/3 of the sale price - the highest payout around.
Saam's Party Tents
Tents, Tables, Chairs, Dishware, and Moonwalks to cover your every occasion!
Serving Fayetteville, NC and the surrounding areas since 1995.
info@saamspartytents.com
Frankie's Heating and A/C
Frankie's is the best HVAC service in Fayetteville and the surrounding area. If you are in need of heating or air conditioning work or replacements call 910-424-6230. I promise you will not be disappointed!!!
Women’s View Magazine
Women’s View Magazine is monthly publication produced By Women, For Women, About Women! Our publication and monthly columns represent today’s working women and what matters most to us! Women’s View offers you the most informative publication By Women, For Women, About Women available in the Sandhills area. We feature columns that women want to read, covering local women’s issues, topics and concerns.