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Agency is the recipient of the George L. Maddox Award
Wilson, NC – January 19, 2012- Wilson County DSS is the recipient of the George L. Maddox Award for the agency's coordination of the annual Senior Awareness Day. This event contributes to the quality of life of older... Read on...
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance | Saving Wilson County families money
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
DSS staff offer free tax assistance
Wilson, NC – January 11, 2012 - Wilson County’s VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) is ready to help families save money and assist eligible families with... Read on...
Our partnerships provide hope.
Dear Editor:
As we enter 2012, we look back on a year of service and helping our fellow citizens. I am proud to be part of an agency that is committed to improving lives. We do not accomplish this task alone. It is... Read on...
Working together in 2012 | VITA free tax services are starting
DSS program receives state and national awards
Success in Schools receives two awards
Wilson, NC - November 8, 2011 – The Wilson County Department of Social Services' Child Care Subsidy Team is the recipient of two awards for the Success... Read on...
North Carolina has implemented new eligibility rules and dates.
All households must apply to receive assistance. Energy check will be paid directly to the fuel vendor.
December 2011- January 2012: All household members must be age 60 or older OR at least one household member must... Read on...
Read Olivia Neeley's story about Child Support's award
DSS, Sheriff's Office honored
By Olivia Neeley Times Staff Writer
The Wilson County Department of Social Services’ Child Support and the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office were recently recognized by the National... Read on...
Read The Wilson Times Editorial for 10/4/11
Job fair a great outreach
Many of us have seen the pictures or watched video of thousands of people standing in line at job fairs across the country hoping to catch a potential employer’s attention.
The same scene... Read on...
The top 3 welfare myths and facts to go along.
Read Rochelle Moore's story about the recent job fair
Job fair overflows High unemployment rate fuels push to find jobs; 1,224 attend
By Rochelle Moore | Times Staff Writer
Doris Barnes walked out of the job fair Thursday, lifted her arms and shouted, “I got me a... Read on...
If you or a family member has diabetes then please come to the Wilson County Diabetes Support Group. Dates, times and locations are listed in the link below.
If you or a family member has diabetes then please come to the Wilson County Diabetes Support Group. We will be meeting the second Monday of every month from 6:00-7:30. Locations will vary, so please check the schedule we... Read on...