{"id":598,"date":"2024-01-12T19:59:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-12T19:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rhilegacyfoundation.com\/?p=598"},"modified":"2024-01-12T20:07:52","modified_gmt":"2024-01-12T20:07:52","slug":"2023-grant-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rhilegacyfoundation.com\/in-the-news\/2023-grant-awards","title":{"rendered":"2023 Grant Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">October 16, 2023<br>For Immediate Release<br>Contact: Jill Miracle, (828) 202-4630<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">RHI Legacy Foundation Awards Grants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>RHI Legacy Foundation recently completed their 2023 grant year, electing to contribute $1,128,338 to non-profit organizations and municipalities in Rutherford County.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Board chairman John Condrey stated, \u201cRHI Legacy Foundation is blessed to have wonderful organizations with great leadership in Rutherford County that we can help with our grant program. This is our tenth year of awarding grants with over one million dollars committed this year. In addition, we have invested heavily in the construction of the Thermal Belt Rail Trail. We have also committed significant funds to construct a new soccer complex. We look forward to seeing how these projects enhance people&#8217;s lives in the future.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Foundation approved commitments for 36 initiatives for projects that align with RHI Legacy Foundation\u2019s three focus areas which are designed to make Rutherford County a healthier place to live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Active Living \u2013 11 grants totaling $674,038<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chronic Disease \u20136 grants totaling $105,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Healthy Eating \u2013 17 grants totaling $349,300<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Each grantee submitted a proposal summary during the Spring and was invited to complete a full grant application during July. Agencies that receive funding provide regular reports and have conversations with Foundation staff throughout the year regarding the health impact that the grant is accomplishing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jill Miracle, community impact director for the Foundation, explained, \u201cWe believe that partnerships are keys to identifying and resolving issues that affect the health of our county. We will be bringing grantees with common missions together throughout the year to learn more about their work and create opportunities to learn from one another.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Miracle continued, \u201cWe continue to make investments in active living and healthy eating opportunities for our residents because active lifestyles and good nutrition have such an important impact on the quality and length of life we can expect. Our county struggles with both areas, as reflected in the county\u2019s rankings compared to other areas of the state. Supporting the organizations that offer opportunities for residents to make healthier choices, regardless of their ability to pay for those resources, is important to us and to our county.\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.countyhealthrankings.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.countyhealthrankings.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Terry Hines, executive director, stated, \u201cRHI Legacy Foundation remains committed to supporting local nonprofits and municipalities in their efforts to address our three focus areas of active living, chronic disease, and healthy eating in Rutherford County. The contributions this year bring the financial support from RHI Legacy Foundation to our community to over $15,500,000.00 since 2014.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">2023 Grant Awards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Active Living<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chimney Rock Village and the Town of Lake Lure \u2013 Engineering study for the Riverwalk underpass &#8211; $15,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Friends of the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge \u2013 Education center &#8211; $20,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>East Rutherford High School \u2013 Women\u2019s sports facility &#8211; $50,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Forrest Hunt Elementary School \u2013 Play area and summer physical activity programming &#8211; $27,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rutherford Housing Partnership \u2013 Home modifications to provide healthier living environments &#8211; $25,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rutherford Outdoor Coalition \u2013 Outdoor recreation programs and promotions &#8211; $35,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Safe Kids of Rutherford County \u2013 Traumatic injury prevention &#8211; $11,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>South Mountain Christian Camp \u2013 Rutherford County camper scholarships &#8211; $19,200<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Town of Ellenboro \u2013 Colfax Cotton Gin Park including a play area and tailgate market &#8211; $284,338<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Town of Lake Lure \u2013 Morse Park enhancements including a play area and walking trail extension &#8211; $100,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Town of Rutherfordton \u2013 Purple Martin Trail northern expansion &#8211; $87,500<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Chronic Disease<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blue Ridge Hope \u2013 Access to mental health services &#8211; $20,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Community Health Council of Rutherford County \u2013 Coordination of Council services, community garden grants, RutherfordHELP, cancer services, and the community resource guide &#8211; $15,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rutherford County Transit \u2013 Transportation of residents to key health resources &#8211; $25,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pisgah Legal Services \u2013 Access to healthcare and income security programs &#8211; $20,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rutherford County Schools Outreach Program \u2013 Assistance for students in temporary housing situations &#8211; $15,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>United Way of Rutherford County \u2013 NC 211 &#8211; $10,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Healthy Eating<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adaville Baptist Church REACH program \u2013 equipment for food pantry &#8211; $4,800<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Basics Christian Ministries \u2013 Operational support for food distribution &#8211; $25,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gilkey School Community Center \u2013 Hot meals for the hungry &#8211; $5,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Grahamtown Team \u2013 Food distribution &#8211; $5,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hickory Nut Gorge Outreach \u2013 Food supplies for Lake Lure Classical Academy students &#8211; $21,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>KidSenses Interactive Children\u2019s Museum \u2013 The Factory &#8211; $50,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lake Lure Classical Academy \u2013 Breakfast on the Go &#8211; $6,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Liberty Baptist Food Pantry \u2013 Thanksgiving meals for elderly &#8211; $3,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Neighbor\u2019s Pantry \u2013 Equipment and food supplies &#8211; $25,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>New Beginnings Soup Kitchen \u2013 Meal supplies &#8211; $17,500<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rutherford County Schools Education Foundation &#8211; Backpack Program Coordinator &#8211; $45,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rutherford County Schools Education Foundation \u2013 Supplemental Backpack supplies &#8211; $25,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rutherford County Senior Center \u2013 Home Delivered Meals &#8211; $40,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rutherford Life Services \u2013 Food pantry for clients &#8211; $30,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>St. Gabriel\u2019s Episcopal Church \u2013 Jericho Road Soup Kitchen &#8211; $5,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy \u2013 Backpack supplies &#8211; $4,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Union Mills Learning Center \u2013 Healthy eating programs &#8211; $10,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Washburn Community Outreach Center \u2013 Mobile food distribution &#8211; $20,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wells Spring United Methodist Church \u2013 Emergency food assistance &#8211; $8,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plans for the next grant cycle will be made in the Spring of 2024. Some changes to the focus areas and grant timelines are expected to be announced at that time through press releases and social media. Please visit the RHI Legacy Foundation website at <a href=\"https:\/\/RHILegacyFoundation.com\">https:\/\/RHILegacyFoundation.com<\/a> or the organization\u2019s social media to learn more. Contact Jill Miracle at <a href=\"http:\/\/tel+8282024630\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">(828) 202-4630<\/a> with questions about the grant-making process.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>October 16, 2023For Immediate ReleaseContact: Jill Miracle, (828) 202-4630 RHI Legacy Foundation Awards Grants RHI Legacy Foundation recently completed their 2023 grant year, electing to contribute $1,128,338 to non-profit organizations and municipalities in Rutherford County. 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