December 15, 2024 - Sisters of Mercy of North Carolina Legacy Announces $1,605,853 in Grants to 36 Organizations
The following grants were recently awarded by Sisters of Mercy of North Carolina Legacy to effective education, health care and social service organizations that serve the economically poor with dignity and compassion, to extend the outreach of the Institute of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas in the service areas of Sisters of Mercy’s former North Carolina hospitals.
Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity, Asheville, NC was awarded 45,000 to support the salary of a second project manager for the Home Repair Program.
Asheville City Schools Foundation, Asheville, NC was awarded $45,000 to support the In Real Life after-school program.
Catawba County Department of Social Services, Hickory, NC was awarded $30,000 to support the Early Childhood Support Team (ECST), specifically, the salary of a part time clinical specialist.
Charlotte Family Housing, Charlotte, NC was awarded $50,000 to provide operating support, primarily towards salaries and benefits.
Children & Family Resource Center, Hendersonville, NC was awarded $45,000 to support the Parents as Teachers Program.
Children of the World Learning Center, Charlotte, NC was awarded $30,000 for the salaries and benefits of teachers.
Children's Council of Watauga County, Boone, NC was awarded $50,000 to renew support for the Parents as Teachers Program, and for general operating support as needed for hurricane relief and recovery.
Communities in Schools of Lincoln, Lincolnton, NC was awarded $30,000 for the salary and benefits of middle school site coordinators.
Crittenton of North Carolina, Charlotte, NC was awarded $50,000 for the salaries and benefits of maternity care services staff.
Dream Center Academy, Inc., Gastonia, NC was awarded $30,000 to assist with the salary and benefits of the high school director.
Eblen Charities, Asheville, NC was awarded $55,000 to support the intake coordinator position.
The Free Clinics, Hendersonville, NC was awarded $40,000 to provide a portion of salaries and benefits for Bridges to Health medical staff.
Habitat for Humanity of Henderson County, Hendersonville, NC was awarded $52,000 to provide the salary of a second site supervisor to expand the home repair program.
Homeward Bound of WNC, Inc., Asheville, NC was awarded $52,853 to support the salary of a case manager at Compass Point Village.
The Hunger and Health Coalition, Inc., Boone, NC was awarded $40,000 to support the free pharmacy, including staff salaries and medication purchases.
International House of Metrolina, Charlotte, NC was awarded $55,000 to provide salary and benefits support for Immigration Law Clinic personnel.
Kids Advocacy Resource Effort, Waynesville, NC was awarded $30,000 to renew support for the salary and benefits of a Victim Advocate, and for general operating support as needed for hurricane relief and recovery.
Literacy Connection, Hendersonville, NC was awarded $25,000 to renew support for Adult Literacy Programing in Transylvania County, and for general operating support as needed for hurricane relief and recovery.
Literacy Together, Asheville, NC was awarded $40,000 to support the English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program.
Mountain Housing Opportunities, Inc., Asheville, NC was awarded $50,000 to renew support for the Essential Home Repair Program, and for general operating support as needed for hurricane relief and recovery.
NC MedAssist, Charlotte, NC was awarded $60,000 to provide operating support for the Partner Relations Department's work in western North Carolina.
Nourish Up, Charlotte, NC was awarded $50,000 to provide operating support contributing to the salary and benefits of the social services coordinator.
OpenDoors of Asheville, Asheville, NC was awarded $31,000 to support the part-time salary of an AVL Rise Program instructor.
Pat's Place Child Advocacy Center, Charlotte, NC was awarded $55,000 for the salary and benefits of the intake/family advocate specialist.
Pisgah Legal Services, Asheville, NC was awarded $75,000 for renewed general operating support.
Safelight, Hendersonville, NC was awarded $35,000 to provide operating support, specifically, a portion of the salaries and benefits of two shelter aides.
The Salvation Army, Charlotte, NC was awarded $55,000 to provide salary and benefits support for the case management staff of emergency shelter services and homelessness response.
Samaritan House, Inc., Charlotte, NC was awarded $40,000 for the salary and benefits of staff and other operating expenses.
Thompson Child & Family Focus, Matthews, NC was awarded $40,000 for the salary and benefits of 1 FTE family education facilitator.
Thrive Asheville, Asheville, NC was awarded $50,000 to support the Landlord-Tenant Partnership Program.
United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County, Inc., Asheville, NC was awarded $55,000 to renew support for the Community Schools Initiative, and for general operating support as needed for hurricane relief and recovery.
W.A.M.Y. Community Action, Boone, NC was awarded $50,000 to contribute salary support for the Housing Department, and for general operating support as needed for hurricane relief and recovery.
Western Youth Network, Boone, NC was awarded $35,000 to renew support for the Mentoring Program in Watauga County, and for general operating support as needed for hurricane relief and recovery.
Wilkes Community Partnership for Children, North Wilkesboro, NC was awarded $30,000 to renew support for the Wilkes County Kindergarten Readiness Initiative, and for general operating support as needed for hurricane relief and recovery.
YMCA of Greater Charlotte, Charlotte, NC was awarded $45,000 to provide salary support for Y Readers Program teachers.
YWCA of the Central Carolinas, Inc., Charlotte, NC was awarded $55,000 to provide salary support for Youth Literacy Program teachers.
Since 1996, Sisters of Mercy of North Carolina Legacy has awarded 2,376 grants totaling more than $106,481,722 to organizations assisting unserved or underserved populations in the areas of education, health care and social services.
