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The Children’s Attention Home consists of three residence facilities and a new administration building. There is a boy’s dormitory, girl’s dormitory and a long-term foster facility which houses children who have not been reclaimed by parents or family members. The facilities are staffed at all times.
“Like many foster care facilities we have helped, the Children’s Attention Home struggles with providing clothing for the children,” noted CCUF President/CEO John Slack. “Some of these kids arrive in the middle of the night with little more than the clothes on their backs. These grant funds will help the home’s newest residents have a smoother transition,” Slack added. Despite a limited budget, the Children’s Attention Home staff takes the children shopping for basic necessities as soon as possible after they arrive.
The Rock Hill agency originally requested $10,000 for clothing, which was approved. In addition, the CCUF allocated an additional $3,000 for the home to purchase duffle bags and pajamasfor the children.
Credit Union Representatives from Sharonview FCU, Founders FCU, Family Trust FCU and 1st
Patriots FCU present the Micro Community Grant check to Libby Sweatt-Lambert, Executive
Director of Children’s Attention Home in Rock Hill, SC.

Greater Hickory Cooperative Christian Ministry
The Greater Hickory Cooperative Christian Ministry was recently awarded a grant from the Carolinas Credit Union Foundation. A check in the amount of $10,000 was presented at CCM on Wednesday, Feb. 27. Among those present were N.C. State Rep. Mark Hilton and Hickory Mayor Rudy Wright.
The money will be used by CCM to purchase donor database software and a digital security system.
“We are extremely pleased to be receiving funding from the Carolinas Credit Union Foundation,” said Roger D. Baker, Ed.D., CCM Executive Director, “We are pleased the foundation saw our need and approved our request for funding. The security system will allow CCM staff to manage loss prevention and client safety by providing state-of-the-art cameras inside and outside the ministry.”
“The donor database software will greatly enhance our ability to manage its financial resources as we seek critical support from area businesses, individuals and foundations,” said Kim Gilliland, CCM’s Director of Development and Public Relations. “As we are in the midst of a three-year endowment campaign, the ability to obtain this critical software package couldn’t have come at a better time.”

Pictured are, from L-R: N.C. Rep. Mark Hilton (R); Richie Patrick, Senior Financial Services Officer, State Employees Credit Union; Debbie Whittington, President, Foothills Chapter of N.C. Credit Union League; John Radebaugh, Carolinas Credit Union Foundation Board Member; Dr. Roger D. Baker, CCM Executive Director; Hickory Mayor Rudy Wright and Jerry Gaillard, Shuford Credit Union President.
The Carolinas Credit Union Foundation (CCUF) is pleased to announce it is awarding a $15,500 Micro Community Grant to Homes of Hope in Greenville, South Carolina. The funds will be used to refurbish two modular homes, as well as provide partial funding for a planned Spring Information Fair.
Founded in 1998, Homes of Hope provides safe, affordable housing for homeless and lower-income families and individuals, while also providing job skill training and mentoring for men overcoming drug and alcohol addiction. Since it was founded, Homes of Hope has built or developed 228 homes, and provided job training and mentoring for 171 men.
“Homes of Hope is doing terrific work in Greenville County,” noted CCUF President/CEO John Slack. He added that credit unions in
The grant funds will be used to help refurbish two modular homes to be used in transitional housing in the agency’s
Micro Community Grants allow credit unions in
Channel 4 News in Greenville, SC watches as Rick Leonardi, CEO of Community 1 FCU presents Don Oglesby, Executive Director of Homes of Hope, with the Micro Community Grant Check. Alan Berry, Piedmont Chapter President and CEO of Greenville Heritage FCU was also in attendance.
The Greater Hickory Cooperative Christian Ministry was recently awarded a grant from the Carolinas Credit Union Foundation. A check in the amount of $10,000 was presented at CCM on Wednesday, Feb. 27. Among those present were N.C. State Rep. Mark Hilton and Hickory Mayor Rudy Wright.
The foundation’s Micro Community Grant program allows credit unions in North and
“Credit unions care about the communities in which they operate,” said CCUF Board Member John Radebaugh. “The
The money will be used by CCM to purchase donor database software and a digital security system.
“We are extremely pleased to be receiving funding from the Carolinas Credit Union Foundation,” said Roger D. Baker, Ed.D., CCM Executive Director, “We are pleased the foundation saw our need and approved our request for funding. The security system will allow CCM staff to manage loss prevention and client safety by providing state-of-the-art cameras inside and outside the ministry.”
“The donor database software will greatly enhance our ability to manage its financial resources as we seek critical support from area businesses, individuals and foundations,” said Kim Gilliland, CCM’s Director of Development and Public Relations. “As we are in the midst of a three-year endowment campaign, the ability to obtain this critical software package couldn’t have come at a better time.”

Pictured are, from L-R: N.C. Rep. Mark Hilton (R); Richie Patrick, Senior Financial Services Officer, State Employees Credit Union; Debbie Whittington, President, Foothills Chapter of N.C. Credit Union League; John Radebaugh, Carolinas Credit Union Foundation Board Member; Dr. Roger D. Baker, CCM Executive Director; Hickory Mayor Rudy Wright and Jerry Gaillard, Shuford Credit Union President.
Grant to construct a children’s area that will provide positive experiences to young people and a safe place for parents to leave their children while they volunteer or even pursue their high school graduate equivalency degrees (GEDs)
The Carolinas Credit Union Foundation (CCUF) announced today it has awarded a $20,000 Micro Community Grant to the Fusion Warehouse in Anderson, SC. The funds will be used to construct a children’s area that will provide positive experiences to young people and a safe place for parents to leave their children while they volunteer or even pursue their high school graduate equivalency degrees (GEDs).
Located in a former Wal Mart in
The Warehouse is a truly unique gathering place for
The children’s area will allow for the very young to be in a positive, safe environment while their parents volunteer or study at the GED classes offered at Fusion. “This is such a wonderful resource for the community,” Slack noted, “since we are part of the community it makes sense for credit unions to be involved.”
Micro Community Grants allow credit unions in North Carolina and South Carolina to partner with local non profit agencies to bring community benefit. The Fusion Warehouse grant proposal was put together with the help and cooperation of the Anderson County Credit Unions including Anderson FCU, AnMed FCU, Anderson Educators FCU, Anderson City EFCU and Upstate FCU as well as the Piedmont Chapter of the South Carolina Credit Union League. Slack noted that local credit unions have been involved with Fusion Warehouse in the past, including a donation by Upstate Federal Credit Union that partially funded the construction of the laser tag room.
Grant to purchase furniture and other needed equipment to furnish the facility
The Carolinas Credit Union Foundation (CCUF) announced today it has awarded an $11,500 Micro Community Grant to Serenity Chapel in Newberry. Serenity Chapel will use the funds to purchase furniture and other needed equipment to furnish the facility.
Serenity Chapel is a non-denominational facility open for hosting meetings and functions for recovery groups and small civic organizations. Serenity Chapel came into being through the efforts of George Burk, a retired US Army sergeant major. “George Burk has invested a lot of effort and sweat equity to create Serenity Chapel,” noted CCUF Executive Director John Slack, who toured the facility. “Inspired by his vision, many others in Newberry have joined in to bring the Chapel to life. On behalf of credit unions in the
The Serenity Chapel building has been renovated, but the agency is in need of new furniture and other equipment to make the surroundings comfortable for the people and groups who utilize it. The grant will provide the necessary funds to purchase this equipment.
Grant to purchase a variety of needed equipment to serve the more than 400 children with various disabilities
The Carolinas Credit Union Foundation (CCUF) announced today it has awarded a $20,000 Micro Community Grant to the Allegro Foundation in
The Allegro Foundation serves children with a wide range of medical and cognitive issues, including Down Syndrome, orthopedic challenges, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, learning disabilities, visual & hearing impairments, as well as at-risk children and children with cancer. They combine cognitive and muscle memory exercises designed to stimulate learning, problem solving skills & communication, increased physical coordination as well as producing emotional and physiological changes in the body.
Each week Allegro serves more than 400 children in
Micro Community Grants allow credit unions in North and
Grant will complete ADA compliant residence room for domestic abuse victims
The Carolinas Credit Union Foundation (CCUF) announced today it has awarded a $12,000 Micro Community Grant to Mary’s House, a domestic violence shelter for women in Pickens. Mary’s House, which is currently under construction, will use the funds to outfit a room for use by women who are physically disabled.
CCUF Executive Director John Slack spoke with representatives of Mary’s House, who took him on a tour of the planned facility. Mary’s House employees and board members noted that
Statistics point out that the chances of being a victim of domestic violence increase when a woman becomes disabled. The Foundation will fund the construction of a room which complies with the standards set forth in the Americans with Disabilities Act. A small portion of the grant funds will also be used to furnish an entertainment room for children staying at the shelter.
Foundation grant to provide duffle bags and basic essentials for foster children
The Carolinas Credit Union Foundation (CCUF) announced today it has awarded a $10,000 Micro Community Grant to Fostering Hope in
Fostering Hope receives donated slightly used clothing, basic essentials and provides a store front for foster kids to come shop just like other kids. The store is set up like a retail operation without the cash register in front. The operation is available to foster families in
“Fostering Hope provides an outstanding service to children and teens in Horry County who are encountering very difficult times,” said CCUF Executive Director John Slack, who recently toured the Fostering Hope store with its Executive Director, Tabby Shelton. “These personal effects and duffle bags represent a small but important part of the transition foster children make, and we are grateful to be in a position to help.”
Foundation Grant to Provide School Supplies for at-risk youth in Winston Salem
The Carolinas Credit Union Foundation (CCUF) announced today it has awarded a $5,000 Micro Community Grant to the Winston Salem Street School in Winston Salem. The funds will be used to provide school supplies including science lab equipment, art supplies and computers.
The Winston Salem Street School provides a highly interactive learning environment to help at-risk youth in Winston Salem get a quality education with a moral code and tools for self-sufficiency.
“The dropout rate around the nation and Forsyth County specifically is alarming,” said CCUF Executive Director John Slack. “David Morgan and his staff at the Winston Salem Street School are dedicated to giving these kids every opportunity to get a thorough education, which is a cornerstone for success.”
Micro Community Grants allow credit unions in North Carolina and South Carolina to partner with local non profit agencies to bring community benefit. The Winston Salem Street School proposal was put together with the help and cooperation of the Northwest Chapter of the NC Credit Union League.
The Carolinas Credit Union Foundation (CCUF) announced today it has awarded a $10,000 Micro Community Grant to the Alamance County Community Services Agency (ACCSA) in Burlington. The funds will be used for the agency’s Hope in Housing program.
The ACCSA’s mission is to move people from poverty to economic self sufficiency and improve the quality of life of people in need through the provision of informational, technical and support services. The Hope in Housing program moves people from poverty to self sufficiency through financial counseling, education and planning.
The ultimate goal for many of the Hope in Housing participants is to become a homeowner. Along the way many are counseled on how to develop and execute long term financial plans which may include formal education, skills training, growing savings/investments, or even starting a business.
“Hope in Housing is a perfect example of the credit union philosophy of ‘people helping people,’” remarked CCUF Executive Director John Slack. “It is the Foundation’s pleasure to support a program that helps hard-working people of modest means learn financial principles that unlock the door to self-sufficiency and success.”
The Carolinas Credit Union Foundation (CCUF) is pleased to announce it has awarded the Free Clinic of Reidsville & Rockingham County a Micro Community Grant. The grant funds will be used to upgrade the clinic’s phone system, and renovate and refurbish the clinic’s dental equipment.
The Free Clinic of Reidsville & Rockingham County is a free medical, dental clinic and pharmacy addressing the critical dental and healthcare needs of low-income, uninsured residents of Rockingham County. “The clinic provides a wonderful service to residents of Rockingham County who do not have medical insurance and may otherwise do without care,” said CCUF Executive Director John Slack.
The clinic’s phone message “system” is currently a $30 off-the-shelf answering machine. The Foundation grant will provide funds for the clinic to upgrade to a modern voicemail system. “This new system will allow the clinic to provide more effective and efficient service to its clients,” remarked Slack.
The Foundation also agreed to provide funds for the clinic to refurbish and renovate its dental equipment. These funds will help the clinic meet the high demand for dental services.
Micro Community Grants allow credit unions in North Carolina and South Carolina to partner with local non profit agencies to bring community benefit. The clinic grant proposal was put together with the help and cooperation of the North Piedmont Chapter of the NC Credit Union League. Dorinda Edwards and Stephanie Wilson of American Partners FCU were instrumental in working with the clinic to secure the Foundation grant. “Dorinda and Stephanie both volunteer at the clinic, along with other American Partners employees,” Slack noted “so they see firsthand the terrific job the clinic does.”
The Carolinas Credit Union Foundation (CCUF) announced today it has awarded a Micro Community Grant to the Helping Hands Clinic in Lenoir. The funds will be used to purchase a new phone system, and to help upgrade the computer system in clinic’s pharmacy.
The Helping Hands Clinic is a free medical clinic and pharmacy addressing the critical healthcare needs of low-income, uninsured residents of Caldwell County. This organization is founded on the belief that inability to pay should not prevent people from receiving quality healthcare.
The grant includes funds to upgrade the phone system in the clinic. “This will allow each staff member to have voicemail accounts, and help the clinic serve its patients much more efficiently,” said CCUF Executive Director John Slack.
The Foundation provided additional funds to help fund a new computer system in the clinic’s pharmacy. The updated computer system in the pharmacy will allow for expanded access to allow patients to refill their prescriptions anytime. It will also allow for a better system of tracking inventory and laser-generated labels. The CCUF is committing 60% of the funds needed to upgrade the pharmacy computer system, with the remainder of the funding to be provided by Caldwell County funding agencies.
The Carolinas Credit Union Foundation (CCUF) announced today it has awarded a $12,000 Micro Community Grant to the Recovering Sight Foundation in Sumter. The funds will be used to provide computer equipment and training that will assist eight Sumter-area blind people.
The Recovering Sight Foundation purchases a computer and specialized software for each blind student accepted, teaches them how to operate the computer/software, and provides them the computer/software at no charge. Recovering Sight is an all-volunteer organization.
“During the grant process, I had the great privilege of meeting Mr. Neil Towery of Recovering Sight,” said CCUF Executive Director John Slack. “Mr. Towery, who is himself blind, truly inspires with his commitment to helping restore independence, dignity and confidence in sight impaired people by opening up a new and exciting avenue for interacting with the world.”
Towery, who progressively lost his own sight over a 30 year period, provides computer equipment, software and training to blind people in the Sumter area. As a result of Towery’s efforts, blind people are able to “read” the newspaper daily, communicate with friends and family via email, compose letters and write papers.
The computer equipment and training costs $1,500 per person. The grant total of will allow eight people to receive the computer equipment and training.
The Carolinas Credit Union Foundation (CCUF) announced today it has awarded a Micro Community Grant to the Timmonsville Boys & Girls Club in Florence County. The funds will be used to assist the fledgling agency in building a teen center.
The Timmonsville Boys & Girls Club is dedicated to providing structured activities for the youth in Timmonsville, SC. This organization is in its infancy and is receiving support from the Florence Boys & Girls Club. Timmonsville, like many small communities in SC, has been hit hard by job losses in the past several years.
“The Foundation is pleased to assist this agency in providing structured activities for young people,” said CCUF Executive Director John Slack. “Job losses and the lack of opportunity hit communities hard, and agencies like the Boys & Girls Club can often provide the kind of support that kids in these kind of situations need.”
The grant funds will come in two stages. The Foundation will provide funds to renovate a room in the old school building that is home to the club. After the renovation is complete and other improvements to the facility are made, the Foundation will provide additional funds to purchase equipment and items to stock the teen center.
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