Since 1996, the Sisters of Mercy of North Carolina Foundation has awarded 2,146 grants totaling more than $96,000,000 to organizations serving unserved or underserved populations in the areas of education, health care and social services.
December 15, 2021 - Sisters of Mercy of North Carolina Foundation Announces $1,078,395 in Grants to 25 Organizations.
Sisters of Mercy of North Carolina Foundation announces grant awards totaling $1,078,395 to 25 non-profit organizations. Of the 25 grants, five were in the area of education totaling $198,500; seven supported health care for a total of $328,000; the remaining thirteen totaling $551,895 were to social services.
The organizations received grants for services in the following ten counties: Alexander, Buncombe, Catawba, Henderson, Madison, McDowell, Mecklenburg, Rutherford, and Union Counties in North Carolina and York County in South Carolina.
The following organizations received awards this cycle.
Education
Alexander Youth Network, Charlotte, NC was awarded $40,000 for the salary for one certified teacher in the Day Treatment Program.
Alliance Center for Education, Inc., Charlotte, NC was awarded $25,000 for the salary of the Director of Out-of-School Time.
The Learning Collaborative, Charlotte, NC was awarded $45,000 to provide operating support, particularly staff salary and benefits.
Right Moves for Youth, Inc., Charlotte, NC was awarded $50,000 to provide the salary and benefits of a College & Career Specialist.
Rock Hill School District Three, Rock Hill, SC was awarded $38,500 in salary and benefits support for a bilingual educator.
Health Care
Catawba Valley Behavioral Health, Hickory, NC was awarded $50,000 to provide salary, benefits and support for a Health Equity Coordinator.
Community Health Services of Union County, Monroe, NC was awarded $50,000 for the salary of a diabetes educator and to defray the costs of diabetes testing supplies.
Mountain Child Advocacy Center, Asheville, NC was awarded $63,000 to provide the salary and benefits for an additional licensed, clinical therapist.
Prevent Blindness North Carolina, Raleigh, NC was awarded $25,000 to support the Preschool Vision Screening Program in western North Carolina.
NC MedAssist, Charlotte, NC was awarded $60,000 to provide support for the salary, benefits and expenses of the WNC Manager of Partner Relations.
Samaritan House, Inc., Charlotte, NC was awarded $35,000 for general operating expenses.
Shelter Health Services, Inc., Charlotte, NC was awarded $45,000 for operating support, primarily clinic staff.
Social Services
Anuvia Prevention and Recovery Center, Inc., Charlotte, NC was awarded $41,895 to support the salary of the managing prevention specialist as well as the cost of food.
Common Wealth, Charlotte, NC was awarded $45,000 in operating support contributing to salaries of four financial counselor positions.
Community Housing Coalition of Madison County, Inc., Marshall, NC was awarded $45,000 to provide operating support, specifically, a portion of the salaries for the volunteer coordinator, rehabilitation specialist and community engagement coordinator.
Families Forward Charlotte, Charlotte, NC was awarded $40,000 to support the Family Success Program.
Family Care Center of Catawba Valley, Inc., Hickory, NC was awarded $35,000 to provide operating support, specifically, a portion of the salary for the Family Services Social Worker.
Habitat for Humanity of Catawba Valley, Inc., Hickory, NC was awarded $35,000 to provide construction materials for the Habitat Repairs! Program.
Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region, Charlotte, NC was awarded $45,000 to assist with the costs of material and labor in the Critical Home Repair program.
Helpmate, Inc., Asheville, NC was awarded $75,000 to provide support for the salaries and benefits of counseling and case management staff.
Interfaith Assistance Ministry, Inc., Hendersonville, NC was awarded $40,000 to provide the salary and benefits of the Latino Community Outreach Coordinator.
MiraVia, Charlotte, NC was awarded $45,000 in salary and benefits support for the Community Outreach Maternity Services Program Assistant.
The Relatives, Inc., Charlotte, NC was awarded $45,000 for the salary of a transition specialist.
True Ridge, Hendersonville, NC was awarded $35,000 to provide salary support for a new Operations Manager and an additional part-time Bilingual Client Advocate.
Yokefellow Service Center, Spindale, NC was awarded $25,000 to support the crisis assistance fund.
