Civic Local Foundation is pleased to announce three North Carolina nonprofits as our community grant recipients:
Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing of Davidson County,
Communities in Schools of Cleveland County, and
The HOPE Center at Hickory Soup Kitchen.
We are proud to award each of these impactful nonprofits $25,000 to help them reach their goals in meeting the needs of their community members.
Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing of Davidson County
Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing of Davidson County (SDHHDC) is a community resource center that provides communication and support services for deaf, hard-of-hearing, deaf-blind, and late-deafened populations of Davidson County. The organization’s mission is to build a bridge between deaf, hard-of-hearing and hearing people.
The grant will help support SDHHDC’s ongoing initiatives and maximize its community partnerships.
Communities in Schools of Cleveland County
Communities in Schools (CIS) works collaboratively with Cleveland County Schools to identify underserved students and provide support to ensure that they graduate. The organization provides enrichment opportunities, cultural experiences, mentoring, leadership opportunities, and other supplemental programming.
CIS will use the funds to purchase supplies for its community-based programs and in-school operations, and to purchase basic need items such as food, clothing, and hygiene products for students
The HOPE Center at Hickory Soup Kitchen
The HOPE (Helping Opportunities for People and Employers) Center provides access to resources and employment opportunities to socially and economically disadvantaged populations throughout Catawba County. The HOPE Center works with the Hickory Soup Kitchen to eliminate transportation barriers for its participants and to help source sustainable employment.
Grant funds will be put toward general maintenance to operate the organization’s van, purchasing of fuel, and vehicle insurance.