December 2, 2024 The Albemarle Foundation awarded grants to celebrate the City of Kings Mountain's 150th anniversary and invest in its future. Twenty-one organizations were awarded grants, prioritizing initiatives that are seeking to advance workforce readiness and community resilience: , Earl Scruggs Center, Support will go toward the "Healing Waters: A History of Cleveland County’s Mineral Springs" exhibit, which explores the history of medical tourism in Cleveland County , Washington Outreach Ministries, Assistance to combat hunger through education, advocacy, partnerships, and distribution of food and essential resources to those most in need , Kings Mountain Crisis Ministry, Provide critical assistance to vulnerable residents of Kings Mountain facing financial crises, including help with utility bills, rent, food and clothing , Cleveland County Cares, Resources will bolster the iSMILE program, addressing the social, economic and environmental needs of underserved and isolated elderly residents in the community , Kings Mountain Rotary Foundation- Boy Scout Troop 92, Funding to enable the purchase of canoes and supplies for annual scouting trips and leadership development experiences , Cleveland County Habitat for Humanity, Technology enhancements and security upgrades for staff equipment and ReStore building , Feeding Kids Cleveland County, Contributions will provide food and book boxes during school breaks and weekend food bags for students living in food-insecure homes across Cleveland County , Boys & Girls Club of Cleveland County, Expansion of after-school and summer enrichment programming across two sites serving Kings Mountain students , Kings Mountain YMCA, Resources to strengthen after-school programming by expanding opportunities for children ages 5-12, in collaboration with offsite organizations to address growing community needs , Communities in Schools of Cleveland County, Assistance for relationship-building programs to students at four locations, offering services for basic needs, healthcare, mental health, tutoring and other support to eliminate barriers to success , Cleveland County Board of Education, Support for "Launching Literacy Leaders," an innovative kindergarten orientation day which combines early literacy activities with future-ready workforce skills , Cleveland County Board of Education, Support to strengthen the Cleveland County Career and Technical Education Work-Based Learning Internship Program, providing valuable opportunities for high school students , Cleveland County Crime Stoppers, Contributions will fund programming that promotes community safety and fosters a secure environment for living, working and recreation , Piedmont Council Boy Scouts of America, Financial support for Cleveland County scouts attending summer camp , The W.A. Mauney Historic Home Foundation, Support will facilitate the restoration of the Historic W.A. Mauney Homeplace in Kings Mountain , Hospice of Cleveland County, Resources will enhance critical infrastructure to ensure the delivery of top-quality care for hospice patients , Justice Ministries, Assistance for the local expansion of support for survivors of human trafficking and sexual exploitation , Healthcare Foundation of Cleveland County, Funding for the establishment of four life jacket loaner stations to promote water safety in Cleveland County , Gabe Devoe Foundation, Enhance programming that improves literacy skills and fosters a love of reading among young students in underserved communities , Children’s Cancer Partners of The Carolinas Inc, Support will provide comprehensive resources and compassionate care for Cleveland County families whose children are battling cancer , Kings Mountain Scholarship Fund, Aid will fund a scholarship for a deserving Kings Mountain High School student
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