The Pre-K Priority Releases First Year Impact Report
Learn from the Pre-K Priority about the progress and impact of the ARPA-funded initiatives in early childhood education over the 2023-2024 year.
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Paramedics are Supporting Non-Emergency Care in NC Communities
These specially trained paramedics serve as bridges to clinics, detox centers and other facilities that provide nonurgent care. They also help the elderly, disabled and others make their homes safer, such as pointing out measures they can take to better prevent falls, and help organize transportation to medical appointments.
Joe Crocker Appointed to WCU’s Board of Trustees
Joe Crocker is a WCU alum with a degree in business administration. He retired in 2019 and was appointed to the BOT in 2021. Crocker previously worked as the director of Local Impact in Forsyth County at the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust. He is well known for his civic career across the Carolinas.
Medicaid Study Finds Issues With Education, Transportation
Granville-Vance Public Health spent most of late summer and early fall of last year collecting survey results and conducting focus groups as part of a study of Medicaid beneficiaries’ experiences.
New Playground Excites South Lumberton Community
Children cheered with excitement as they played on the newly built play space near Lumberton Junior High School which was the result of community collaboration and a shared vision for accessible play areas.
Center for Effective Philanthropy Grantee Perception Report
Earlier this year, we partnered with the Center for Effective Philanthropy to survey our grantees about their perceptions of us and our grantmaking.
Crossnore’s Center for Trauma Resilient Communities’ Local and Regional Impact
Operating across Winston-Salem and Western North Carolina, Louisville, Kentucky, and other parts of the country, CTRC addresses the enduring wounds of trauma and adversity often left unspoken. Among other initiatives, CTRC is engaged in two grants centered on child welfare and community enhancement in East Winston-Salem.
It’s Time to Invest in Our Future — by Investing in Early Care and Education
North Carolina has a proud legacy as a national leader in early childhood development, thanks to visionary bipartisan programs like Smart Start. But that reputation is at risk. Today, parents across North Carolina’s 100 counties face a critical challenge: finding safe, high-quality, and affordable childcare.