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RCC Summer Camps RCC Summer Camps Return Project ACCESS focuses on improving access to higher education and career preparedness for American Indian youth attending the Public Schools of Robeson County. This grant program is a Native Youth Community Project funded by the Department of Education Award # S299A150054. Summer Camp includes: o Camp Scrubs (Rising 9th – 12th grades) o Camp A.I.M.S. (Rising 4th – 5th grades) o Earth & Environmental Science (Rising 6th – 8th graders) o Cyber Security (Rising 7th – 10th grades) o Industrial Technologies (Rising 8th – 11th grades) o Forensic Science/Law Enforcement (Rising 9th – 12th grades) o EMS/Fire Science (Rising 9th – 12th grades) These camps will broaden students’ exposure to higher education, STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) fields, technical trades, and career preparedness. This is a FREE SUMMER CAMP! APPLY NOW! Click Below to Access The RCC Project Access Summer Camp! RCC Summer Camp Application

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Tribal Support Services Services Elders Services (Ages 65 & Up): Hearing Aids, Glasses, Prescriptions, Dental, Emergency Vouchers (Case-by-Case Basis) Family Services: Burn-outs, Hotels, Transitional House, Clothes, Food, Additional Services (Case-by-Case Basis) Substance Abuse Services: Counseling, Peer Support, and Case Management Peer Support Services Enlightening Native Daughters (END) Program: Direct services to American Indian women and children who are victims of domestic/dating violence, sexual assault, and/or stalking within the (4) four-county Lumbee Tribal Territory Location 171 Comtech Drive Suite B Pembroke, N.C. 28372 Contact Information Erica Locklear, Program Director (910)-522-5055 Heather Carter Program Coordinator, Lumbee Tribal Support Services (910)-316-5592 Department of Energy Mission Statement The mission of The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina Department of Energy (DOE) is to serve as a service institution for American Indian families in Cumberland, Hoke, Robeson and Scotland counties by addressing household heating and cooling issues through safe, healthy and educational initiatives. Contact Information Wilma Dial, Compliance Specialist Phone: 910.522.2207 energy@lumbeetribe.com Housing Checklist Crisis Intervention Program (CIP) Home Improvement Program (HIP) Down Payment Assistance Program Homeownership Program New Construction Program Emergency/Rental Assistance Emergency Mortgage Assistance 37 Stock/Elders Housing Program Real Estate Department Community Center-Rental Application The Student Housing Voucher Program Section 184 Loan Guarantee Program Tribal Enrollment ENROLLMENT AND RECORDS OFFICE Closed for new enrollments! Mission Statement The mission of the Office of Tribal Enrollment and Records is to uphold tribal sovereignty and execute responsibilities of tribal enrollment as dictated by the Constitution of the Lumbee Tribe. The office seeks to preserve for all time the Lumbee way of life by maintaining vital records provided by and for tribal members. In doing so, the office is in keeping with the tribe’s desire to honor our ancestors and provide for future generations. The Enrollment and Records office is regulated by CLLO-2010-0121-01 An Act to Provide Tribal Enrollment Ordinance. This ordinance is in accordance with Article II of the Lumbee Constitution. To qualify for membership with the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (new or updating), applicants must have biological descent from one or more persons named on the tribe’s base rolls and maintain historical or present day contact. The rolls will close thirty (30) days prior to any Special or Regular Election (typically held in November) and will remain closed thirty (30) days after or until certification of the election. Office Hours Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Contact Information (910) 521.7861 6984 NC 711 West, Pembroke Youth Services Mission Statement The mission of The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina Youth Services is to inspire youth in Indian Country, through cultural enlightenment, to realize their full potential regardless of their circumstances and to become caring, responsible tribal members. Program Overview The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina Boys & Girls Clubs are open to all youth between the ages of 6 to 18 for a nominal membership fee for the school year and the summer session. The club hours during the school year is 2pm-6pm and in the are summer 8:30am-5pm. The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina will strive to: Promote Unity Provide a "Positive Place for Youth" Have an environment where youth are able to celebrate life accomplishments with peers Teach and promote cultural activities in the communities Utilize the elders and other role models from the communities to teach the youth life long skills. Contact Information Dr. Rose Marie Lowry-Townsend, Youth Services Manager (910) 775.9071 Onnette Jacobs, Administrative Specialist (910) 775.9071 Tangelina Jarry, Assistant Manager Vocational Rehabilitation Mission Statement The mission of The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department is to provide vocational rehabilitation services to any tribal member with a disability living in the service area of Cumberland, Hoke, Robeson and Scotland Counties. The objective of the program is to prepare for, obtain or retain gainful employment. It is our goal to improve the quality of life for tribal members with disabilities. Program Overview The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation program provides vocational rehabilitation services to any tribal member with a disability living in the tribal service area of Cumberland, Hoke, Robeson, or Scotland Counties. If you are a tribal member suffering from a physical disability, anxiety, depression, other mental health issues, substance or alcohol abuse, learning disabilities, trouble with hearing and/or vision, or other emotional/behavioral disabilities you may be eligible for services. A tribal member may also qualify if he/she feels the disability affects their ability to attain or maintain employment. Contact Information Celeste Hunt Program Director (910) 522-4024 Terri Locklear Rehabilitation Administrative Assistant (910) 521.4220 Location 6984 NC Hwy. 711 West P.O. Box 236 Pembroke, NC 28372 Tribal Enrollment Youth Services Vocational Rehab Veteran Services Mission Statement The mission of the Lumbee Tribe Veterans Service Office is to provide safe, sanitary and decent housing to enrolled members of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina. Program Overview A variety of important benefits and services are available to veterans and their families from the Department of Veterans Affairs and other agencies. The Service Officer can assist individuals in applying for: VA Home loans Down-Payment Assistance VA health care benefits Service-connected disabilities Vocational rehabilitation and employment Pensions Certificate for home loans Burial and memorial benefits Dependents and survivor benefits and healthcare Appeals of VA claims decisions Order military records and medals We will maintain the highest ethical and moral standards by providing a service through which our society can express its gratitude to the men and women who continue to pay the price of our nation’s freedom. Contact Information Agnes Mitchell (910) 522-2210 amitchell@lumbeetribe.com HUD-VASH Janice Locklear (910) 522.2208 jlocklear@lumbeetribe.com Location Lumbee Tribe Veterans Service Office 68 E Three Hunts Drive Pembroke, N.C. 28372 (910) 522.2210 or (910) 521.7861 Lumbee Tribe Aquatic Center Location Lumbee Tribe Cultural Center 824 Terry Sanford Drive Maxton, NC 28364 Admission (CASH ONLY) $1 Sunday Only $2 - Anyone with an Active Tribal Card $3 - Anyone without a Tribal Card Hours of Operation Season (June 15- Until) Tuesday - Friday: 12 pm - 7pm Saturday: 11 am - 6 pm Sunday: 2 pm - 6 pm Project Create C areer R eadiness and E ducational A dvancement T hrough N ative Y outh E mpowerment Project CREATE is a five-year United States Department of Education grant awarded to the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina. Project CREATE (Career Readiness and Educational Advancement Through Native Youth Empowerment) aims to improve educational opportunities and long-term academic and career outcomes for American Indian youth by building culturally responsive, community-rooted pathways that begin in early childhood and extend through high school, postsecondary education, and into high-skill careers. The grant will provide services from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2029. utoring Academic Resources and Support School-to-Career Pathways (College and Career Preparation through Partnerships) Summer Enrichment Camps College Day University or College Tours Early Childhood Empowerment *These services are only for students taking College and Career Promise courses/classes at Robeson Community College. Contact Rita Locklear, Program Director rjlocklear@lumbeetribe.com (910)-522-2215 Janeva Moore, Parent Liaison jmoore@lumbeetribe.com (910)-522-2196 Gwendolyn Chavis, Services Coordinator glchavis@lumbeetribe.com (910)-522-2221 Tutors Needed, Apply Here: Tutor Position Application Homeless Veterans Program Registration for Services Project IndigeCHOICE Homepage Health & Human Services Department REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Registration is still available for the Gathering of Native Americans (GONA) Conference on Thursday, January 30, Friday, January 31, and Saturday, February 1, 2025. The 3-day GONA Conference provides Lumbee Communities with the opportunity to discuss substance abuse and the issue surrounding it. It also aims to assist with the journey to heal and transform while providing a road map to reestablish a safe, supportive, and nurturing community to thrive in. This free event is open to the public. The conference will also include storytelling, arts & crafts, giveaways, food, and much more. GONA will be on January 30 - 31 from 11:30 am - 7 pm and February 1, 2025 from 10 am - 3 pm. To register, please scan the QR code or visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1119244072149?aff=oddtdtcreator Contact Cherry Maynor Beasley, PhD, MS, RN, FAAN Department Director cbeasley@lumbeetribe.com (910)-522-5465 (Ext. 204) Jan M Lowery, MPH, Lumbee NIH iCRISP Project Program Coordinator jmlowery@lumbeetribe.com (910)-775-2543 (Ext. 112) Bethany Chavis Executive Administrative Assistant bechavis@lumbeetribe.com (910)-775-2543 (Ext. 105) Chasity Locklear Administrative Assistant chlocklear@lumbetribe.com (910)-775-2543 (Ext. 105) Location 171 Comtech Drive Suite B Pembroke, NC 28372 Agriculture & Natural Resources Department Mission Statement The mission of The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina’s Agriculture and Natural Resources Department is to steward Lumbee lands and waters by honoring our ancestors and their traditions, strengthening our existing farm community by advocating for Lumbee agricultural opportunities and p romoting tribal food sovereignty. Program Overview/Goals Short-term and long-term goals for the department include the following: Food Distribution Agricultural Education Opportunities Financial Training and Resource Networking Agri-Tourism Forestry and Natural Resources Rural Development that strengthens the agricultural economy within our tribal communities Contact Larry Edwards Interim Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources Manager ledwards@lumbeetribe.com 910.522.2209 Harlen Chavis Culture Historic Preservation Officer hchavis@lumbeetribe.com 910.775.2329 Location 171 Comtech Drive Suite B Pembroke, NC 28372 ANR Homepage Lumbee Ag Producer Survey Programs & Services Housing Department Mission Statement This mission of The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina Housing Department is to provide affordable, safe, and sanitary housing options for eligible Lumbee Indian families in the service area of Cumberland, Hoke, Robeson and Scotland Counties. Contact Information Bradley Locklear, Director of Housing Services (910) 522.5161 bslocklear@lumbeetribe.com Anthony Pevia, Director of Housing Development (910) 668.2474 apevia@lumbeetribe.com Nichole Dial, Admin assistant /Student Housing Voucher Program Manager (910) 522.5161 ndial@lumbeetribe.com Client Inquiries: rehab @lumbeetribe.com **Applications must be completed at The Lumbee Tribal Administration Building. Applications for Housing accepted daily Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.** Anchor 8 Anchor 10 Anchor 7 Anchor 9

Location: 6984 NC Hwy 711 West Pembroke, NC 28372 Pembroke Boys and Girls Club behind Turtle Building DISCLAIMER: Please e-mail cultureclass@lumbeetribe.com if you need to cancel your scheduled session. For more information, please dial 910-522-5474

We are less than a week away— ONLY 5 MORE DAYS! The countdown is ON for the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina Federal Recognition Celebration this Saturday, May 16, 2026, at UNC Pembroke! With all the excitement, fellowship, food, and fun, you’re going to need something ice cold and refreshing! Be sure to stop by our amazing drink vendors throughout the celebration and grab your favorite lemonades and specialty drinks! Come celebrate this historic moment with us from 9 AM – 9 PM as we honor the Lumbee Tribe becoming the 575th Federally Recognized Tribe in the nation! This is more than an event; it is a time to celebrate our history, community, and culture! Bring your family, bring your friends, and come thirsty because our vendors will be ready for you! We cannot wait to celebrate with everyone this Saturday! #LumbeeTribe #FederalRecognition #LumbeePride #UNCPembroke #HistoricCelebration #575thTribe

Lumbee Citizens, as we have transitioned to the online enrollment updates, we want to make sure you are comfortable with the process. Here are some questions, we often receive. 1-Can I enroll my children online? No. The online process is for updates only. If children are already enrolled, you can update, but no new enrollments will be accepted at this time. 2-What happens after I submit my update information online? You will receive an automatic email from the enrollment office confirming you have submitted your information. 3-How will I know I can come pick up my card? You will receive a 2nd email from the enrollment office telling you to come in, or that says if any additional information is required . For example, if a certified county-issued birth certificate is needed, you will be told to bring one when you come. Once you receive the second email you can come in and pick up your card. 4-Do I need to come in person? YES. To complete the update process, you have to come in person, bring any missing documents, and sign a form provided by the tribal enrollment staff. You will NOT be updated until you complete this step. 5-Can someone else pick up my card for me? No. You have to come in person with a valid ID to complete the process. 6-What happens if I come in before receiving the response from an enrollment representative? You will be asked to sign in and complete the re-certification form in-person. 7-Can I submit online after May 13, 2026? No. The online portal will close on May 13, 2026 to allow staff time to process online applications before the rolls close on May 22, 2026. 8-Can I still update in person? Yes. The office will be open for in-person updates until Friday, May 22, 2026. 9-If I submit my information online and don’t pick up my card by May 22, am I considered active and eligible to vote in the election? No. The process must be completed in person before you can be actively enrolled and eligible to vote.

Thank you to everyone who came out to the District 21 Community Meeting. Residents in the community had an opportunity to hear about all the progress and opportunities happening across the Lumbee Tribal Territory. The team discussed the Home Improvement Program (HIP). Chairman Lowery focused on economic development, the future of the Lumbee Tribe. The meeting was hosted by District 21 Councilman Eric Chavis. The guests enjoyed a great dinner and some fun prizes.