Focus Area: All Vulnerable Populations Active Communities Community Impact Pre-2007 Region: All Statewide Central NC Eastern NC Western NC

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Albemarle Hopeline, Inc.

Hopeline's Social Enterprise Project (Net-workz)
Pasquotank County
$10,000.00
2008

Develop capacity of Net-workz, a social enterprise program for victims of domestic/sexual violence, low income families and Hispanic residents in rural northeastern North Carolina.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Triangle

Sports Buddies Program
Wake County
$5,000.00
2008

Establish a sports-based physical activity program for low-income youth in Wake, Durham and Orange counties through the purchase of sports and physical activity equipment.

Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation, Inc.

Healthy Children/Healthy Parks
Forsyth County
$6,500.00
2008

Investment in a planning initiative to develop a physical activity and nutrition program based around the natural assets of the Blue Ridge Parkway serving children and their parents in Buncombe, Haywood, McDowell, Madison, Henderson and Yancey counties.

Buncombe County Medical Society Foundation

Interpreter Network - Healthcare for International Patients
Buncombe County
$63,000.00
2008

Increase access to care for non-English speaking patients in Buncombe County through expansion of the trained interpreter network and education of health care providers.

Cape Fear Valley Medical Foundation, Inc.

Follow Our Footsteps
Cumberland County
$60,000.00
2008

Investment in a faith-based physical activity and nutrition education program serving African American children and adults in Cumberland County.

Celeste Henkel Elementary School

Walking Accross America
Iredell County
$2,000.00
2008

Create a school-wide walking program for students and staff at an Iredell County elementary school through the purchase of pedometers and heart rate monitors.

Center for Community Self-Help

Maplewood Park Redevelopment Project
Durham County
$5,000.00
2008

Establish an environment for physical activity for low- income families in Durham through the purchase of playground equipment.

Centro de Enlace

Latino Health Access Program
Yancey County
$23,500.00
2008

Provide additional access to culturally competent bilingual primary care, specialized dental care and Medicaid or Health Choice/Health Check services for Latinos in Yancey County.

Child Care Services Association--Chapel Hill

Early Nutrition Matters Program (ENMP)
Orange County
$100,000.00
2008

Investment in a nutrition program serving child care centers and child care providers in Durham, Orange and Wake counties.

Community Table, Inc.

Food for Kids
Jackson County
$12,470.00
2008

Expansion of a meal program for low-income children in Jackson County through the provision of meals, reimbursement for volunteer travel, media and advertising and staff support.

Consortium of Southeastern Hypertension Control

Hypertension on Wheels
Forsyth County
$55,000.00
2008

Improve health and cardiovascular risk among low-income, high risk African Americans in Forsyth County through a mobile community outreach van which provides screenings and care plans.

Cornerstone Ministry Inc.

Move More
Pitt County
$5,000.00
2008

Expand a healthy living program for African American adults in Pitt County.

Council on Aging of Buncombe County, Inc.

Project EMMA (EAT better MOVE MORE, AGE well) Phase II
Buncombe County
$95,500.00
2008

Increase physical activity and consumption of local produce among Buncombe County seniors in the senior dining program through physical activity programming, a rooftop garden, and the integration of local produce into menu design.

Cowee Elementary School

In-School Prevention of Obesity and Disease (iPOD) initiative sponsored by a Health and Wellness Trust Fund grant through NCAAHPERD
Macon County
$2,500.00
2008

Expand the physical education SPARK program for Jackson County elementary school students through the purchase of SPARK equipment.

Cullowhee Valley School

In School Prevention of Obesity and Disease (iPOD) initiative sponsored by a Health and Wellness Trust fund grant through NCAAHPERD
Jackson County
$2,500.00
2008

Expand a physical education program at a Jackson County elementary school through the purchase of SPARK equipment.

Durham County Health Department

Project Access of Durham County - Specialty Care for the Uninsured
Durham County
$225,000.00
2008

Increase access to specialty and diagnostic care for low-income, uninsured patients of Durham County's Lincoln Community Health Center by providing transportation to medical services.

East Carolina University, Office of Sponsored Research

Community Based Nutrition Intervention In At-Risk Population
Pitt County
$58,013.00
2008

Increase nutrition knowledge in African-American adults in Pitt and Edgecombe counties through a faith-based program.

East Union Middle School

Eagle FIT Club
Union County
$2,500.00
2008

Expand a physical education program at a Union County middle school through the purchase of SPARK physical education equipment.

Elon Homes for Children, Inc.

Elon Homes Wellness Initiative
Mecklenburg County
$3,500.00
2008

Establish a wellness program for low-income at-risk youth in Mecklenburg County through the purchase of physical activity equipment.

Graham County Health Department

Walk to Jerusalem
Graham County
$69,760.00
2008

Increase physical activity in Graham County for Graham County residents by paving the county's only walking trail and supporting programmatic expenses to encourage trail use.

Harnett Health Systems Incorporated

Medication Management of Harnett County
Harnett County
$40,000.00
2008

Expand a free prescription drug service and medication management program to 160 low-income, uninsured individuals who don't qualify for Medicaid in Harnett, Johnston and Sampson counties.

Inborden Elementary School

Playground equipment for new school site
Halifax County
$5,000.00
2008

Establish an environment for physical activity at a Halifax County elementary school through the purchase of playground equipment.

Legal Aid of North Carolina, Inc.

Strategic Planning Facilitator
Wake County
$4,000.00
2008

To support capacity building efforts through a board facilitated strategic plan.

Loaves and Fishes Ministry, Inc.

Let's Get Healthy!
Wake County
$4,890.00
2008

Establish an after-school physical activity program for low-income at-risk youth in Wake County through the purchase of physical activity equipment.

Mount Olive College, Inc.

Fitness by Design
Wayne County
$60,000.00
2008

Support a regionally focused nutrition and physical activity program targeting low-income adults in Wayne, Sampson, and Duplin counties through provision of a fitness garden, staff support, and nutrition programming support.

Mountain Area Health Education Center, Inc.

Access to Gynecologic Cancer Diagnosis and Prevention Services for Women
Buncombe County
$80,000.00
2008

Provide examination, screening, diagnosis, treatment and counseling for financially needy women with pre-cancerous dysplasia in 16 western counties.

North Carolina Alliance for Athletics, Health, Physical Education

Expansion of iPOD, In-school Prevention of Obesity and Disease
Wake County
$126,000.00
2008

Expand an in-school physical activity program targeting minority children ages 6-13 in Bertie, Caldwell, Duplin, Durham, Iredell, Jackson, Robeson and Union counties.

North Carolina Alliance for Athletics, Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance

Planning for a Baseline Assessment of North Carolina Physical Education Programs
Wake County
$43,200.00
2008

Create assessment tools for data collection to determine the quality of K-12 Physical Education in North Carolina through the identification, development, and adaptation of data collection instruments.

North Carolina Housing Coalition

Community TIES Award Program
Wake County
$35,000.00
2008

Recognizing excellence in service to the community through Community TIES program.

North Carolina Institute of Medicine

NC IOM Task Force on Prevention
Durham County
$31,655.00
2008

Investment in a three-year task force to develop a Prevention Plan for the state of North Carolina.

North Carolina Institute of Minority Economic Development

On the Ground Prostate Cancer Program
Durham County
$75,000.00
2008

Increase early detection and treatment of prostate cancer among African American men in Hertfod, Perquimans and Pasquotank counties through expansion of an education and screening program.

North Carolina Partnership for Children, Inc.

Pilot Program to Address Obesity in Young Children Using NAP SACC
Wake County
$240,217.00
2008

Investment in a nutrition and physical activity assessment and intervention targeting child care centers in six rural North Carolina counties

Northampton County Health Department

Employees 'Fit' for the job
Northampton County
$5,000.00
2008

Establish a workplace wellness program for Northampton County employees through the purchase of wellness equipment.

Planned Parenthood Health Systems, Inc.

Increasing Access to Reproductive Health Care and Education for Latinos in Mecklenburg County
Wake County
$55,000.00
2008

Improve reproductive health services access for Latino women, men and teens in the Charlotte Metro area.

Presbyterian Home for Children of Black Mountain, Inc.

PHFC Fitness Trail
Buncombe County
$5,000.00
2008

Install fitness stations along a trail used by residents: abandoned, abused and neglected youth ages 5-18.

Public Health Authority of Cabarrus County

Healthy Lives, Healthy Futures
Cabarrus County
$5,000.00
2008

Prevent chronic disease among low-income African American youth and adults in Cabarrus, Mecklenburg and Rowan counties by promoting physical activity, training community based facilitators and providing exercise equipment in a faith-based setting.

Pungo District Hospital Corporation

Peoples Program for Diabetes and Nutrition Education
Beaufort County
$73,000.00
2008

Develop individual care plans for 200 medically underserved individuals who have been diagnosed with diabetes or pre-diabetes in northeast Beaufort and Hyde counties.

R. B. Dean Elementary

Spark Equipment
Robeson County
$2,500.00
2008

Expand a physical education program serving elementary school students in Robeson County through the purchase of SPARK equipment.

Robeson County Public Schools

Walk Across America
Robeson County
$5,000.00
2008

Invest in Active Steps Youth Walking kits to start a walking program in a Robeson County elementary school for students and staff.

Rosenwald Elementary School

Move It to Lose It!
Robeson County
$4,970.00
2008

Establish a student and staff wellness program at a Robeson County elementary school through the purchase of activity equipment.

Scotts Creek Elementary School

In-School Prevention of Obesity and Disease (iPOD) initiative sponsored by a Health and Wellness Trust Grant through NCAAHPERD
Jackson County
$2,500.00
2008

Expand a physical education program serving elementary school students in Jackson County through the purchase of SPARK equipment.

Scotts Elementary School

Panthers on the Prowl
Iredell County
$2,500.00
2008

Expand a physical education program for elementary school students in Iredell County through the purchase of SPARK equipment.

SECU Family House at UNC Hospitals

SECU Family House Capital and Endowment Campaign
Orange County
$250,000.00
2008

Subsidized lodging for patients receiving extended treatment at UNC hospitals through the creation of 'The BCBSNC Foundation Sustaining Fund for Families in Need.'

Student Action with Farmworkers

Into the Fields Health Education Project
Durham County
$35,000.00
2008

Prevent illness associated with green tobacco poisoning and heat and pesticide exposure among migrant farm workers by placing bilingual college students in summer outreach positions at 6 rural clinics serving 21 counties.

Triangle Family Services

Service Consolidation Feasibility Study
Wake County
$8,050.00
2008

Planning for service consolidation and expansion to better meet the health needs of individuals and families in Wake and Durham counties.

Triangle Golf Foundation

Reaching Scope and Sustainability
Wake County
$15,000.00
2008

Create a fund-raising plan and supporting infrastructure to support new, Triangle-wide approach.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Moving Forward: Developing a Blueprint for Physical Education for Future Generations.
Orange County
$20,000.00
2008

Convene workgroup to redefine the role of K-12 physical education teachers and programs for future generations of students in North Carolina.

University of North Carolina Wilmington

Weight-Wise Program: Improving healthy eating and physical activity for low-income, mid-life women
New Hanover County
$72,170.00
2008

Promote physical activity and healthy eating among low-income minority women in Brunswick and New Hanover counties.

Wake County Medical Society Community Health Foundation

CapitalCare Collaborative
Wake County
$667,000.00
2008

Enhance service to uninsured patients in Wake County through a web-based coordination of care tool used by safety net providers.

Wake Health Services

Implementing Electronic Health Records for Better Clinical Outcomes
Wake County
$25,000.00
2008

Improve the quality of care and health outcomes for 17,000 patients in Wake and Franklin counties through implementation of an electronic medical records system providing real-time data to doctors and patients during appointments.

Weddington Middle School

School Prevention of Obesity and Disease sponsored by a Health and Wellness Trust Grant through NCAAHPERD
Union County
$2,500.00
2008

Expand a physical education program at a Union County middle school through the purchase of SPARK physical education equipment.

West Iredell Middle School - Iredell/Statesville Schools

Equipment to use with the SPARK program
Iredell County
$2,500.00
2008

Expand a physical education program for middle school students in Iredell County through the purchase of SPARK equipment.

Wilmington Health Access for Teens, Inc.

Energize - Wilmington Health Access for Teens
New Hanover County
$60,000.00
2008

Expand a school-based physical activity and nutrition program to at-risk teenagers at three New Hanover County high schools through staff and programmatic support.

WUNC Public Radio

For Better Health Communication
Orange County
$313,624.00
2008

Educate North Carolinians about important public health issues and solutions through health care reporting, internships and public forums.

YWCA of the Central Carolinas

Youth Development Athletic Equipment
Mecklenburg County
$5,000.00
2008

Provide physical activity equipment to the Youth Development Program serving low-income African American youth ages 5-15 in Mecklenburg and Union counties.

Access East, Inc.

James D. Bernstein Community Health Center
Pitt County
$300,000.00
2007

Establish a community health center in Northern Pitt County serving low income or uninsured residents of rural, eastern North Carolina.

Alamance Regional Medical Center

Being Healthy Counts to H.I.M.
Alamance County
$9,945.00
2007

Expand a faith-based diabetes-prevention program serving African-Americans in Alamance County.

Alliance Medical Ministry

Saturday Clinic for the Uninsured
Wake County
$22,000.00
2007

Increase access to health care for uninsured, working adults in Wake County through a Saturday clinic.

Be Active North Carolina, Inc.

Be Active Kids
Durham County
$22,000.00
2007

Physical activity and nutrition education program for North Carolina children ages 4-5.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina

Every Step Counts
Buncombe County
$15,178.00
2007

Implement a physical activity and nutrition program for youth ages 6-15 in Buncombe, Henderson, Haywood, Jackson, Polk and Burke counties.

Cape Fear Valley Medical Foundation, Inc.

Diabetes Self-Management for the Underserved
Cumberland County
$98,625.00
2007

Expand programming at the Diabetes & Endocrine Center so that diabetes-related health care services will be available in one location for a five county region in the central southern area of North Carolina.

Clinton City Schools

Fitness Renaissance
Sampson County
$5,000.00
2007

Increase physical activity in Clinton City schools.

Communities In Schools of Moore County. Inc.

Moving Moore to Wellness
Moore County
$56,800.00
2007

Create a fitness trail and community garden in the town of Aberdeen.

Council on Aging of Buncombe County, Inc.

Project EMMA (EAT better, MOVE MORE, AGE well)
Buncombe County
$44,997.00
2007

Incorporate fresh local fruits and vegetables into meal plans and start an exercise program serving low-income seniors in Buncombe County.

County of Hoke

Fit Facilities and Families in Hoke
Hoke County
$30,200.00
2007

Create a comprehensive parks and recreation master plan for Hoke County.

Diabetes Management Solutions

Reaching Communities Project - Statewide
Wake County
$662,700.00
2007

Provide diabetes education and outreach in targeted communities throughout North Carolina over a 5-year period.

Durham Rescue Mission

Operating Support
Durham County
$5,000.00
2007

Support program operations including shelter, financial planning and vocational training for single men, women, mothers and families in Durham.

George Watts School PTA

Pre-K and K Playground and Streetscape Project
Durham County
$5,000.00
2007

Purchase equipment for Durham playground serving children age six and younger.

Interfaith Community Outreach, Inc.

ICO/Call Center Technology Plan
Dare County
$4,820.00
2007

Enhance operations at the emergency call center serving residents and visitors in Dare and Currituck counties.

Lincoln County Public Schools

Winning America's Childhood Obesity War: Concentrating on the Classroom Front
Lincoln County
$60,000.00
2007

Initiate a physical activity and nutrition program serving elementary school students and staff in Lincoln County.

Maria Parham Medical Center

Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Program
Vance County
$15,000.00
2007

Support Vance County cardiopulmonary rehabilitation program helping patients with heart and/or lung disease recover faster.

North Carolina Association of Free Clinics

Technology Assessment and Integration
Forsyth County
$91,000.00
2007

Technology assessment for member-clinics, implementation of a comprehensive member management system, and a redesigned and revised Web site.

North Carolina State University

POD - Preventing Obesity by Design: Training and Design Assistance to Increase Physical Activity and Nutrition Awareness in Preschool Play Areas
Wake County
$49,625.00
2007

Enhancement of outdoor physical activity environments for four and five year olds in child-care centers in the Triangle area.

Office of Rural Health and Community Care, NC DHHS

Increasing Access to Health Care for Farmworkers in the Piedmont/Triad Region
Wake County
$92,643.00
2007

Identify and strengthen the capacity of safety net providers in 27 counties throughout the Piedmont/Triad region to improve health care outcomes for 18,000 migrant and seasonal farm workers and their families.

Pines of Carolina Girl Scout Council

Make Every Step Count (MESC)
Wake County
$62,000.00
2007

Develop and deliver a physical activity and nutrition program for girls ages 5-17 and their families in 41 counties from the Triangle to the coast.

Reading Connections, Inc.

Improving Health Literacy Among Diabetic Patients: Diabetes Pilot Project
Guilford County
$59,302.00
2007

Improve health literacy and treatment outcomes for diabetic patients in Guilford County through a pilot program at two clinics in the Moses Cone Health System.

Rural Health Group, Inc.

Improving Health Outcomes to the Underserved Through Information Technology
Halifax County
$25,000.00
2007

Develop technological capacity for an electronic medical records system for five rural primary care clinics in Halifax and Northampton counties.

Sampson County Parks and Recreation

Assessment of the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad Corridor as a Community Trail
Sampson County
$14,210.00
2007

Feasibility study for 55-mile rails-to-trails conversion in Cumberland and Sampson counties.

Spruce Pine Community Hospital Foundation, Inc.

Toe River Project Access (TRPA)
Mitchell County
$15,000.00
2007

Provide medical, dental and prescription assistance to uninsured, financially needy individuals in Mitchell and Yancey counties.

Student Action with Farmworkers

Community TIEs Awards Program
Durham County
$35,000.00
2007

Recognizing excellence in service to the community through the Community TIEs program.

Winston-Salem State University

Improving the Health of Custodial Grandparents and their Families
Forsyth County
$69,300.00
2007

Improve the health of Forsyth County custodial grandparents and their grandchildren through case management.

YWCA of the Central Carolinas

KidFit
Mecklenburg County
$24,000.00
2007

Enhance health, fitness and recreation programs for at-risk youth in Union and Mecklenburg counties.

ACTS of Vance County, Inc.

ACTS Wellness Program
Vance County
$10,000.00
2006

Provide medical examinations and screenings for residents of the men's and women's shelters and guests of the soup kitchen in Vance County.

ACTS of Vance County, Inc.

Capacity Building Initiative
Vance County
$3,000.00
2006

Capacity building initiative to help strengthen the organization.

American Red Cross, Triangle Chapter

Disaster Preparedness Latino
Wake County
$25,000.00
2006

Provide disaster preparedness education for the Latino population in partnership with Latino-focused media in Wake, Franklin, Warren and Johnston counties.

Arc of Orange County

Healthy Habits, Healthy Lives
Orange County
$10,000.00
2006

Expand health and wellness services to developmentally disabled individuals in Orange County.

ARC-Alamance County, Inc.

Emergency Preparedness for People with Developmental Disabilities and their Families
Alamance County
$25,000.00
2006

Provide disaster preparedness planning for people with disabilities living in Alamance County.

Be Active North Carolina, Inc.

Active Blue Van
Durham County
$41,869.00
2006

Promote physical activity across the state through the Active Blue Van.

Be Active North Carolina, Inc.

Be Active Kids
Durham County
$10,000.00
2006

Physical activity and nutrition education program for North Carolina children ages 4-5..

Cape Fear Council of Governments

Regional Special Needs Registry
New Hanover County
$28,000.00
2006

Standardize and complete a registry of elderly, disabled and medically challenged residents in Brunswick, Columbus, New Hanover and Pender who may need assistance in case of an emergency or disaster.

Carolina ChristCare, Inc.

North Carolina Community Disaster Education Project
Johnston County
$48,400.00
2006

Teach communities how to respond to disasters within the first 72 hours, using church networks in Wayne, Craven, Johnston, Duplin and Sampson counties.

Central Carolina Community College

Central Carolina Dental Center
Lee County
$25,000.00
2006

Expand dental care and education to uninsured and low-income or Medicaid-eligible minority residents of Lee, Chatham, Harnett and Moore counties.

Charlotte Rescue Mission

Women's Health Care Screenings
Mecklenburg County
$25,000.00
2006

Provide basic medical examinations, health screenings and education to women in the residential chemical addiction program serving Mecklenburg, Robeson, Guilford, Iredell and Gaston counties.

Chatham County Government

Fit Families of Chatham
Chatham County
$114,000.00
2006

Maximize the potential of Chatham County's new Southwest Park, recruiting nearby families and workplaces for physical activity programs centered at the park.

Clay County Health Department

Paving Spikebuck Trail
Clay County
$25,000.00
2006

Pave walking trail in Clay County.

Communities In Schools of Moore County. Inc.

Get Fit, Feel Fit, Stay Fit
Moore County
$4,125.00
2006

Provide a summer camp focusing on health, physical activity and nutrition for overweight elementary school children in Moore County.

Community Table, Inc.

Community Garden
Jackson County
$4,740.00
2006

Support a community garden providing reduced-cost, fresh produce to low-income families in Jackson County.

County of Ashe

Enhancing Emergency Preparedness Through Community Collaboration
Ashe County
$15,000.00
2006

Develop and implement a comprehensive disaster preparedness education program for residents in Ashe County.

County of Camden

Gateway to Healthy Living
Camden County
$120,000.00
2006

Increase opportunities for physical activity through a new park in the center of Camden County.

County of Jackson

No One Left Behind Emergency Preparedness Project
Jackson County
$31,750.00
2006

Support disaster preparedness efforts targeting the non-English speaking population in Jackson County.

County of Jackson

Walking to Jerusalem Faith Based Walking Program
Jackson County
$120,000.00
2006

Support faith-based collaborative working to increase routine physical activity through a walking program for church and community members in Jackson County

Duke University

Advanced Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership
Durham County
$172,940.00
2006

Develop and implement an Advanced Certificate in Nonprofit Management Program for senior nonprofit leaders throughout North Carolina.

Duke University

Health Policy Fellows Program
Durham County
$303,065.00
2006

Establish two Health Policy Fellowships at the Center for Health Policy, Law and Management at Duke University focusing on the needs of the uninsured in North Carolina; upgrade health policy web site.

East Carolina University, Office of Sponsored Research

Students Lead the Way to 'FitTogether Move More Communities:'
Pitt County
$120,000.00
2006

Engage middle school children in routine physical activity through mentor program in two underserved towns in Pitt County.

El Futuro, Inc.

Siler City Latino Behavioral Health Outreach
Orange County
$25,000.00
2006

Provide bilingual behavioral health care, public health screening, and education to Latino immigrants in Randolph, Chatham and surrounding counties.

Family Violence Coalition of Yancey County, Inc.

Family Violence Coalition Support Services
Yancey County
$2,350.00
2006

Purchase and install a victim tracking system to expedite and enhance services to domestic violence victims of Yancey County.

First Presbyterian Church of Wadesboro

Anson County Asthma Camp
Anson County
$5,000.00
2006

Support an asthma camp for children ages 6-12 in Anson County.

Fletcher Hospital, Inc., d/b/a Park Ridge Hospital

Straight to the Heart Program
Henderson County
$25,000.00
2006

Provide free cardiac health screenings and education to women in Henderson and southern Buncombe counties.

Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina, Inc.

Food Bank Disaster Preparedness Plan
Wake County
$40,000.00
2006

Update the organization's existing disaster and emergency preparedness plan for 34 counties in central and eastern North Carolina and purchase a mobile standby generator.

Forsyth County Health Department

Health Wise
Forsyth County
$8,000.00
2006

Expand a chair exercise program serving older adults and adults with chronic diseases to 5 new sites in Winston-Salem.

Foundation for Nursing Excellence

Evidence Based Transition to Nursing Practice Project
Wake County
$290,223.00
2006

Create a nursing residency program that will be incorporated into licensing requirements.

Girls Incorporated of Wilmington, NC

Preventing Adolescent Pregnancy Program
New Hanover County
$5,000.00
2006

Support pregnancy prevention program for Brunswick County girls ages 6-18.

Girls on the Run of the Triangle, Inc.

GOTR Summer Camp 2006
Durham County
$6,000.00
2006

Expand services to provide two, one-week summer camps providing wellness education to 40 at-risk girls ages 8-12 from Wake, Durham and Orange counties.

Healthy Carolinians of Stokes--Stokes Reynolds Memorial Hospital

Walk Walnut Cove
Stokes County
$120,000.00
2006

Make active living accessible to residents of all ages by building safe, well-lit sidewalks in key connection areas of the London Community of Walnut Cove in Stokes County.

Hispanics in Philanthropy

North Carolina Funders' Collaborative for Strong Latino Communities
Chatham County
$150,000.00
2006

Build capacity and develop culturally relevant training for North Carolina's Latino serving nonprofit organizations.

Hospitality House of the Boone Area, Inc.

Homeless Healthcare Initiative
Watauga County
$25,000.00
2006

Provide healthcare screenings and medical care for uninsured homeless individuals in seven mountain counties: Watauga, Ashe, Avery, Alleghany, Wilkes, Yancey and Mitchell.

Metropolitan Community Health Services, Inc.

The Diabetic Care Program
Beaufort County
$25,000.00
2006

Provide diabetes care management to financially needy, uninsured or Medicaid-eligible, minority residents of Beaufort, Martin, Hyde, Tyrrell and Washington counties.

Mitchell-Yancey Partnership for Children

KIDS ON THE MOVE
Yancey County
$5,000.00
2006

Support physical activity programs for child-care providers in Mitchell and Yancey counties.

Mountain Area Health Foundation, Inc.

Improved Health Care Access for Non-English Speaking Women
Buncombe County
$23,207.00
2006

Expand interpretation services for non-English speaking women in need of OB/GYN services in the state's sixteen most western counties.

Neighbor To Neighbor Ministries

Healthy Learning and Living
Wake County
$3,910.00
2006

Provide nutrition and physical activity education to African-American and Latino children and adolescents from low-income communities in Wake County.

North Carolina Association of Free Clinics

Community Forums
Forsyth County
$15,000.00
2006

Support facilitation of community meetings in areas that are considering establishing a free clinic.

North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Inc.

Fundraising and Capacity Building Initiative
Durham County
$75,000.00
2006

Diversify the funding streams, bolster the financial health, and increase the self-sufficiency of local domestic violence agencies across the state.

North Carolina Institute of Medicine

Operational Support
Durham County
$750,000.00
2006

Develop a communications plan and materials; support the state level policy work and dissemination activities of the NCIOM and its task forces.

North Carolina Medical Society Foundation, Inc.

Community Practitioner Program
Wake County
$10,000,000.00
2006

Increase the number of practitioners in medically underserved communities throughout the state.

North Carolina Rural Communities Assistance Project

Healthy Homes for All
Chatham County
$5,000.00
2006

Environmental health safety program for rural Latino families in Chatham County.

Outreach Center

Fresh & Fit Nutrition & Exercise Project
Burke County
$15,000.00
2006

Develop free nutrition education and exercise programs for low-income families in Burke County.

Pamlico Information Network Enterprise Inc.

Emergency Communications Capability
Pamlico County
$25,000.00
2006

Update emergency communications capabilities for flood zone residents in Pamlico County.

Piedmont Health Services, Inc.

Feasibility Study of Program for All-Inclusive Care of the Elderly (PACE)
Orange County
$24,000.00
2006

Develop a community-based, all-inclusive model of care serving frail elderly, financially needy individuals in Alamance, Caswell, Chatham and Orange counties.

Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina

Community TIEs Award Program
Wake County
$35,000.00
2006

Recognizing excellence in service to the community through the Community TIEs program.

Saint Saviour's Center, Inc.

Community Health Outreach
Wake County
$24,000.00
2006

Provide basic screenings, health education and referral services to elderly or disabled residents of two public housing communities in Wake County.

Triangle United Way

Leadership and Ethics In A New Era: A Matter of Trust.
Durham County
$3,000.00
2006

Build capacity among Triangle-area non profits through an ethics and leadership conference.

Triangle United Way

Triangle Agencies Anticipating Disasters: Supporting Seniors and Others with Special Needs Before, During and After Disasters
Durham County
$40,000.00
2006

Increase personal disaster preparedness among older and disabled adults and strengthen the ability of Triangle-area communities to respond to the special needs of this population.

UNCG Center for New North Carolinians

Helping North Carolina's Non-English Speaking Population Deal with Natural Disasters
Guilford County
$48,160.00
2006

Promote emergency preparedness in the immigrant community through training and relationship building with local emergency relief agencies throughout the state.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

A Su Salud! Introductory Spanish for Health Professionals
Orange County
$25,000.00
2006

Improve clinical care of Latino patients by providing an introductory Spanish course to health care professionals at 15 health care institutions across North Carolina.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Integrative Diabetes Prevention and Self Management Program
Orange County
$24,968.00
2006

Promote diabetes self-management and prevention among underserved patients in Alamance, Caswell, Orange and Person counties.

Walltown Neighborhood Ministries, Inc.

Walltown Health Initiative
Durham County
$14,000.00
2006

Increase cultural competence of health education programs for at-risk, uninsured African-American and Latino families in Durham's Walltown neighborhood.

YWCA of the Greater Triangle

Program Development
Wake County
$10,000.00
2006

Conduct tactical planning to align programming with unique Triangle community needs and ensure organizational sustainability.

YWCA of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County

YWCA Chavitos Saludables (Hispanic Youth Wellness Project)
Forsyth County
$20,000.00
2006

Prevent and reduce obesity among Latino children and their families in Forsyth County.

2 Those Who Care

2 Those Who Care Service to the Piedmont Awards 2004-2006
Guilford County
$200,000.00
2005

Honoring volunteers and furthering the mission of Be Active North Carolina.

Alamance Regional Medical Center

Healthy Alamance Health Improvement Ministry
Alamance County
$16,140.00
2005

Establish a faith-based diabetes prevention program utilizing lay health advisors to target high-risk groups in three churches in Alamance County.

Be Active North Carolina, Inc.

Active Blue Van
Durham County
$60,488.00
2005

Promote physical activity across the state through the Active Blue Van.

Be Active North Carolina, Inc.

Be Active Kids
Durham County
$72,390.00
2005

Physical activity and nutrition program for North Carolina children ages 4-5.

Bolton Health and Wellness Center, Inc.

Health And Wellness Center
Columbus County
$309,747.00
2005

Provide primary care, disease prevention, health education and capacity building for rural residents of Columbus County.

Crossworks Inc.

W.E.I.G.H. - to - GO: (W)eight control, (E)ating healthy, (I)ncreasing exercise, (G)etting fit and (H)eart-healthy
Nash County
$10,000.00
2005

Establish a health screening and education project to prevent and control heart disease in African Americans in Edgecombe, Nash and Halifax Counties.

DonorsChoose

DonorsChoose NC Physical Activity Challenge
Edgecombe County
$25,000.00
2005

Support physical activity projects in North Carolina schools posted through DonorsChoose NC, an online marketplace where teachers describe, and individuals or businesses can fund, specific student projects.

Healthy Children of Rowan County

Healthier Future for Diabetics
Rowan County
$15,000.00
2005

Establish a Type II diabetes screening and education program targeting children in Rowan County.

High Five Regional Partnership for High School Excellence

High Five Regional Partnership for High School Excellence
Wake County
$500,000.00
2005

Establish a Triangle area consortium for excellence in high school education.

Interact of Wake County

Interact Client Assistance Fund
Wake County
$10,000.00
2005

Provide direct financial assistance to clients in crisis situations.

KOALA, Inc.

Adult Day Health Care at Transylvania Community Hospital
Transylvania County
$5,000.00
2005

Expand the adult day care program to offer health services to the frail, elderly in Transylvania County.

Mission Healthcare Foundation, Inc.

Mission Children's Outpatient Center
Buncombe County
$25,000.00
2005

Establish a new, consolidated children's outpatient center that will increase the number of patients seen and improve access to health care for pediatric patients in the Asheville area.

National Multiple Sclerosis Society Eastern North Carolina Chapter

2004 MS 150 Bike Tour
Wake County
$15,000.00
2005

Decrease injuries and increase rider safety at MS 150 Bike Tour.

National Multiple Sclerosis Society Eastern North Carolina Chapter

2005 MS 150 Bike Tour
Wake County
$20,000.00
2005

Decrease injury and increase rider safety at MS 150 Bike Tour.

NC Prevention Partners

Independence Campaign
Orange County
$75,000.00
2005

Build program's organizational capacity and develop operational self-sufficiency.

New Bern-Craven County YMCA, Inc.

Kids in Motion
Craven County
$7,019.00
2005

Purchase equipment needed to measure outcomes for Kids in Motion, a healthy lifestyles and weight management collaborative serving overweight or obese children in Craven County.

North Carolina Amateur Sports

2005 Blue Bikers
Durham County
$15,000.00
2005

Implement the 2005 Blue Bikers program promoting physical activity and bicycle safety to 4th grade students across the state.

North Carolina Coalition Against Sexual Assault

Community TIEs
Wake County
$35,000.00
2005

Recognizing excellence in service to the community through the Community TIEs program.

North Carolina Healthy Start Foundation

BESST Project - Baby's Easy Safe Sleep Training Project
Wake County
$25,000.00
2005

Develop a parent/care-giver education project targeting 63 counties across the state with high infant mortality and SIDS deaths.

Paradise Outreach Ministries

SHAPEDOWN
Beaufort County
$22,500.00
2005

Establish a family-based 10-week weight management program for Beaufort County children ages 6-18.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Improved Access for Spanish-speaking patients
Orange County
$3,000.00
2005

Enhance UNC Hospital's capacity to serve Spanish speaking patients through a volunteer interpreter program, installation of language lines and modernization of the translator request system.

WakeMed

Pediatric Diabetes Metabolic Syndrome/Type 2 Diabetes Project
Wake County
$25,000.00
2005

Increase physical activity among low-income Wake County children with pre-diabetic conditions or Type 2 diabetes enrolled in the hospital's pediatric diabetes assessment and management program.

WakeMed/Wake AHEC

Diabetes Awareness, Training and Action Refresh and Training Part II
Wake County
$12,920.00
2005

Update curriculum and provide training and materials to new school nurses statewide.

YMCA of Catawba Valley

K.N.O.K.- OUT: Kinetics and Nutrition for Overweight Kids
Catawba County
$10,000.00
2005

Reduce obesity among overweight children and their families in Catawba, Caldwell, Watauga, Burke and Avery counties through a physical activity and nutrition education program.

YWCA of Asheville

Diabetes Wellness Project
Buncombe County
$15,000.00
2005

Provide diabetes services and educational outreach to underserved populations in Buncombe County.

YWCA of the Greater Triangle

All The Right Moves
Wake County
$325,000.00
2005

Increase physical fitness and financial knowledge among Wake County girls through one-on-one mentoring, quarterly events and a residential camp.

ACTS of Vance County, Inc.

Program Support
Vance County
$10,000.00
2004

Provide emergency food assistance and shelter services in Vance County.

American Lung Association of North Carolina

Asthma Camp Program
Wake County
$25,000.00
2004

Increase knowledge of asthma management techniques among low-income North Carolina children through asthma camp scholarship program.

Be Active North Carolina, Inc.

Active Blue Van
Durham County
$75,000.00
2004

Promote physical activity across the state through the Active Blue Van.

Be Active North Carolina, Inc.

Be Active Kids
Durham County
$80,269.00
2004

Physical activity and nutrition education program for North Carolina children ages 4-5.

Chatham County Public Health Department

Community Diabetes Advocates
Chatham County
$8,850.00
2004

Create a diabetes support group and provide training for additional volunteers in order to reach more of the program's targeted population in Chatham County.

Columbus County Department of Aging

Health Care Awareness
Columbus County
$10,000.00
2004

Provide disease and injury prevention education to the elderly in Columbus County.

Coordinating Council for Senior Citizens

Health & Wellness Program
Durham County
$10,000.00
2004

Create a health and wellness program in Durham's Center for Senior Life.

Council on Adolescents of Catawba County, Inc.

Healthy Lifestyles in Adolescence
Catawba County
$13,800.00
2004

Develop and pilot an interactive healthy lifestyles component to complement pre-existing courses on entering adolescence for Catawba County students.

Council on Aging in Union County

Equipment Loan Program
Union County
$5,254.00
2004

Expand an equipment loan program providing donated medical equipment to low-income seniors in Union County.

Diabetes Management Solutions

Improving Outcomes through Physician-sponsored Diabetes Day Clinics
Wake County
$10,980.00
2004

Create a physician-run diabetes day clinic pilot program to improve diabetes management outcomes in Wake, Franklin and Johnston Counties.

Diabetes Management Solutions

The Diabetes Bus Initiative: Reaching Communities Project
Wake County
$150,000.00
2004

A mobile diabetes screening and education unit serving residents of 13 central North Carolina counties without access to an ADA approved diabetes management program.

Duke University

14th Annual Institute in Nonprofit Leadership
Durham County
$5,000.00
2004

Support leadership institute for nonprofit professionals throughout North Carolina.

El Centro Hispano, Inc.

Hablemos de Nuestra Salud
Durham County
$10,000.00
2004

Increase access to and utilization of health care services, health literacy and health knowledge for the underserved and underinsured population of Latino women and their families in Durham County.

Friends of the Chapel Hill Senior Center

The Wellness Program--Fit Feet Foot Care Clinic
Orange County
$5,700.00
2004

Provide a basic foot health care assessment program for seniors in Orange County.

Glory to Glory House of Refuge

Glory to Glory House of Refuge
Wake County
$10,000.00
2004

Provide 8 to 24 months of shelter, residential support services and healthy lifestyle management for women in need in Wake County.

Graham Children's Health Services of Toe River

Access to Health Care for Hispanic and Other Uninsured Middle School Children
Yancey County
$20,465.00
2004

Provide preventive health care at school- based health centers for Hispanic and other uninsured Yancey County children.

HAVEN in Lee County, Inc.

The Hispanic Family Project
Lee County
$8,340.00
2004

Develop Spanish language programs for Lee County families seeking services for domestic violence/sexual assault.

Healing Place of Wake County, Inc.

The Healing Place Campaign
Wake County
$100,000.00
2004

Recovery and rehabilitation services for homeless female addicts and alcoholics in Wake County.

Healthy Children of Rowan County

A Healthier Future For Today's Youth
Rowan County
$10,000.00
2004

Establish a program combining physical fitness, nutrition, and character building to increase self-esteem in low-income children ages 6-12 and high school students grades 10-12 in Rowan County.

Housing for New Hope Inc.

Homeless Prevention Health Education Project
Durham County
$10,000.00
2004

Build capacity for a formal health maintenance program for participants in Triangle area housing programs.

Interfaith Assistance Ministry

Medi-Fund
Henderson County
$8,430.00
2004

Build technological capacity to expedite the exchange of information and improve access to Henderson County's Medi-Fund.

Learning Together Inc.

Creative Movement/Dance Classes for Young Children
Wake County
$6,000.00
2004

Provide creative movement and dance classes to increase physical activity among Triangle area children with disabilities.

Lincoln Community Health Center, Inc.

Patient Privacy Paging for Pharmacy Services
Durham County
$12,057.00
2004

Purchase of a paging system allowing patients in a Durham health center to be alerted privately and efficiently for prescription dispensing.

Mecklenburg Medical Alliance Endowment, Inc.

Mecklenburg County Project Access
Mecklenburg County
$10,000.00
2004

Improve health outcomes for an existing underserved population by building relationships with primary care practitioners, community clinics, non-profit agencies and the county through the Physicians Reach Out program for uninsured individuals in Mecklenburg County.

Mountain Area Child and Family Center

Enhanced Family Services for Pregnant Moms
Buncombe County
$20,000.00
2004

Expand participation in Buncombe County program serving teen, Hispanic, and other low-income, at-risk pregnant women to ensure healthy births.

National Kidney Foundation of North Carolina, Inc.

Kidney Kamp
Mecklenburg County
$10,000.00
2004

Increase capacity and services at Kidney Kamp, a summer residential camp for North Carolina children, ages 8-18, living with kidney and urological diseases.

National Multiple Sclerosis Society Eastern North Carolina Chapter

2003 MS 150 Bike Tour
Wake County
$15,000.00
2004

Decrease injury and increase rider safety at MS 150 Bike Tour.

North Carolina Amateur Sports

State Games of North Carolina and Cycle North Carolina
Durham County
$15,000.00
2004

Increase student bike safety knowledge through Blue Bikers program at the State Games and at Cycle North Carolina.

North Carolina Association of Free Clinics

Initiative to Sustain and Expand the Free Clinic Model
Forsyth County
$10,000,000.00
2004

Support existing members and create new free clinics in underserved areas throughout the state.

North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Inc.

NCCADV Bi-Annual Conference and Awards
Durham County
$43,600.00
2004

Decrease attendee costs and increase educational opportunities at domestic violence service provider conference.

Raleigh Lions Clinic for the Blind, Inc.

Eyes On Health
Wake County
$13,000.00
2004

Improve access to health and wellness programs and information for blind employees and consumers with chronic health issues in the Triangle.

Shepherds Center of Greater Winston-Salem

Senior Center Health and Wellness Project
Forsyth County
$7,000.00
2004

Increase participation in health education workshops, physical fitness classes and enrichment programs to support an active and engaged lifestyle for older adults in Forsyth County.

United Family Services, Inc.

Domestic Violence Healthcare Project
Mecklenburg County
$25,000.00
2004

Improve safety and health for Charlotte-area victims of domestic violence through hospital-based intervention services.

Walltown Neighborhood Ministries, Inc.

Walltown Neighborhood Ministries Health Initiative
Durham County
$914.00
2004

Expand health education and services to Durham families living in multidimensional crisis and poverty.

Yadkin County Health Department

Healthy Hearts of Yadkin
Yadkin County
$16,345.00
2004

Improve heart health in Yadkin County through collaborative cholesterol, heart disease and diabetes screening and education programs.

YWCA of the Central Carolinas

Fitness Initiative for At-Risk Youth and Women
Mecklenburg County
$20,500.00
2004

Increase health and nutrition knowledge through educational programs, fitness initiatives and screenings for at-risk youth and women served by Charlotte's Youth Development and Women in Transition programs.

YWCA of the Greater Triangle

ENCOREplus
Wake County
$20,000.00
2004

Reduce barriers to adequate breast health care and information for low-resource, medically-underserved African American women in Wake and Johnston counties.

2 Those Who Care

To Those Who Care Service to the Piedmont Awards
Guilford County
$75,000.00
2003

Annual dinner and live broadcast honoring those who have a personal commitment to volunteerism.

Alleghany Wellness Center, Inc.

Cardiac Rehabilitation Program and a naming opportunity for the Health Assessment Area of the Wellness Center.
Alleghany County
$20,000.00
2003

Supporting a new 23,500 square foot Wellness Center that will provide a center for the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program in Alleghany County.

Allegro Foundation..a Champion for Children with Disabilities

Promoting Health to Children with Disabilities through Movement Education
Mecklenburg County
$10,000.00
2003

Increase mobility, concentration and social skills among Mecklenburg County children with disabilities through a new movement instruction program.

Alliance Medical Ministry, Inc.

The Alliance Medical Ministry's 'Grand Opening Healthy Lifestyles Health Fair'
Wake County
$5,000.00
2003

'Grand Opening Healthy Lifestyles Health Fair' marking the official opening of the Alliance Medical Ministry Clinic.

Be Active North Carolina, Inc.

Active Blue Van
Durham County
$75,000.00
2003

Promote physical activity across the state through the Active Blue Van.

Be Active North Carolina, Inc.

Be Active Kids
Durham County
$50,000.00
2003

Physical activity and nutrition education program for North Carolina children ages 4-5.

Bob Gibbons Tournament of Champions

Bob Gibbons Tournament of Champions
Caldwell County
$25,000.00
2003

Provide opportunities for North Carolina basketball players ages 14-17 to participate in a national event and enhance their opportunities to earn a college scholarship.

Calvary Ministries of the Westend Community, Inc.

It's A Family Affair: A Health, Wellness & Fitness Reunion
Durham County
$50,000.00
2003

Support development of fitness facilities and equipment at Durham's Lyon Park Community Center.

Central NC Chapter of the American Red Cross

Duplication of blood programs and Red Cross Clubs at historical black colleges & universities.
Durham County
$5,000.00
2003

Increase African-American participation in campus Red Cross blood drives.

City of Durham Parks and Recreation-Special Populations/Inclusion

Adapted Sports Program
Durham County
$10,000.00
2003

Implement an adapted sports program for Durham youth with physical disabilities.

Columbus County Department of Aging

Health Resources Initiative
Columbus County
$50,000.00
2003

Provide a safety modifications program for aging populations, a breast cancer screening program and other medical assistance in Columbus County.

Davidson County Health Department

Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program
Davidson County
$8,500.00
2003

Provide screening and diagnostic mammograms and necessary follow-up to low-income women in Davidson County.

Durham Health Partners

City of Medicine Awards Ceremony and Dinner
Durham County
$1,500.00
2003

Support an event that recognizes outstanding people in the field of health care and medicine.

Family Counseling Service of Durham, Inc.

Fit Families
Durham County
$12,040.00
2003

Provide a multidisciplinary approach to weight management for overweight adolescents and their families in Durham and Orange Counties.

Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina, Inc.

Expand the Food Bank's food distribution and community education program.
Wake County
$10,000.00
2003

Expand the Food Bank's distribution and community education program in central and eastern North Carolina.

Greater Hickory Cooperative Christian Ministry

CCM's HealthCare Center
Catawba County
$10,000.00
2003

Provide medical, dental, and pharmaceutical care to uninsured residents in Hickory and Catawba County.

Jimmy V Celebrity Golf Classic

2002 Jimmy V Celebrity Golf Classic
Wake County
$13,000.00
2003

Funding for an event that raises money for cancer research.

Johnston County Industries, Inc.

Women Be Healthy
Johnston County
$2,198.00
2003

Provide health information and training for low-income women with developmental disabilities in Johnston County.

Lincoln Community Health Center, Inc.

Lincoln Hospital School of Nursing Alumni Inc. Endowed Scholarship
Durham County
$12,000.00
2003

Support education in the nursing profession, increasing access to quality health care.

Medical Foundation of North Carolina, Inc.

Building North Carolina's Capacity to Provide Medical Homes for Children with Special Health Care Needs
Orange County
$25,000.00
2003

Build local knowledge and expertise about how to implement the Medical Home concept so that a statewide project can be undertaken beginning in 2004.

Mitchell Community Health Partnership

Health Care Outreach for Hispanic Children
Mitchell County
$5,000.00
2003

Conduct physical examinations and develop medical and dental referral program for Hispanic students in Mitchell county schools.

National Multiple Sclerosis Society Eastern North Carolina Chapter

2002 MS 150 Bike Tour
Wake County
$15,000.00
2003

Decrease injury and increase rider safety at MS 150 Bike Tour.

NC 4-H Development Fund

Ensuring the 4th H in 4-H--Health Programming
Wake County
$5,200.00
2003

Provide 4 additional nutrition and fitness programs for Triangle area youth participants.

North Carolina Amateur Sports

State Games of North Carolina and Cycle North Carolina
Durham County
$8,500.00
2003

Increase student bike safety knowledge through Blue Bikers program at the State Games and at Cycle North Carolina.

North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Inc.

Don't Let Domestic Violence Hurt Your Business
Durham County
$30,000.00
2003

Support coalition in development and presentation of 'Don't Let Domestic Violence Hurt Your Business' in partnership with the North Carolina Council for Women and Domestic Violence Commission, the Department of Administration and the Attorney General's office.

North Carolina Medical Society Foundation, Inc.

Community Practitioner Program
Wake County
$50,000.00
2003

Loan repayment assistance for physicians, physician assistants, and family nurse practitioners working in underserved areas of North Carolina.

North Carolina Society to Prevent Blindness

Vision Screening for At-Risk Adults
Wake County
$10,000.00
2003

Vision screenings and referrals for Triangle-area African Americans age 40 and older who are at risk for diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma.

Pisgah Legal Services

Disability Assistance Project
Buncombe County
$10,000.00
2003

Secure access to routine medical care and disability income benefits for low-income disabled children and adults in western North Carolina.

Sisterhood Agenda, Inc.

A Journey Toward Womanhood
Durham County
$10,000.00
2003

Promote health and reduce disease and pregnancy among at-risk minority girls in Durham through culturally-relevant, community-based prevention strategies.

State of North Carolina, Office of the Governor

North Carolina African-American Male Summit
Wake County
$5,000.00
2003

Convening to disseminate best practices in addressing issues concerning African American males.

Tri-County Community Health Partnership

Know About Diabetes/Diabetes Workshops
Cherokee County
$10,000.00
2003

Enhance knowledge, self-management and treatment among diabetics with limited access to health care in rural western North Carolina.

United Way of Forsyth County

United Way: Leading the Community in Caring
Forsyth County
$10,000.00
2003

Funding to support 34 health and human services agencies in Forsyth county.

Wake Health Services

Taking it to the Streets
Wake County
$10,000.00
2003

Improve health of homeless diabetics by providing one-on-one care, monitoring supplies and diabetes management education.

Wake Teen Medical Services Inc.

Improving Access to Health Care for Low Income Teens
Wake County
$10,000.00
2003

Provide routine care, age-appropriate preventive screenings, and health and nutrition education to uninsured or underinsured teens in Wake County.

WakeMed/Wake AHEC

Diabetes Awareness, Training and Action Program
Wake County
$75,000.00
2003

Increase statewide compliance with the Care for School Children with Diabetes law through training of school nurses and educators.

Wayne Initiative for School Health

Wayne Initiative for School Health
Wayne County
$10,000.00
2003

Provide affordable, accessible physical and mental health care services to adolescents at four school-based health centers in Wayne County.

2 Those Who Care

2 Those Who Care
Guilford County
$75,000.00
2002

Annual dinner and live broadcast honoring those who have a personal commitment to volunteerism.

Alice Aycock Poe Center for Health Education

PlayWell Health Park - Walking Trail
Wake County
$15,000.00
2002

Create a walking trail around and through Wake County's PlayWell Park, leading children to interactive exhibits and providing an opportunity for physical activity.

Alleghany Wellness Center, Inc.

Wellness Center Resource Library
Alleghany County
$5,000.00
2002

Establish a 23,000 square foot wellness center in Alleghany County.

Be Active North Carolina, Inc.

Be Active Kids
Durham County
$50,000.00
2002

Physical activity and nutrition education program for North Carolina children ages 4-5.

Durham Health Partners

City of Medicine Awards Ceremony and Dinner
Durham County
$1,500.00
2002

Support an event recognizing outstanding people in the field of health care and medicine.

Lenoir-Rhyne College

The McCrorie Center for the Health Sciences and Athletics
Catawba County
$25,000.00
2002

Build a technologically-advanced learning environment for students in the health sciences including, Nursing, Occupational Therapy and Sports Medicine.

Mitchell-Yancey Partnership for Children

MAYland Smart Smiles
Yancey County
$5,000.00
2002

Reduce untreated dental decay before kindergarten through a proactive, preventative/education treatment approach targeting children ages birth to five in the Mayland area of western North Carolina.

National Multiple Sclerosis Society Eastern North Carolina Chapter

2001 MS Bike Tour
Wake County
$15,000.00
2002

Decrease injury and increase rider safety at MS 150 Bike Tour.

NC Child Advocacy Institute

Preventing Harm: An NCCAI/BCBSNC Partnership for Child Safety
Wake County
$75,000.00
2002

Improve child safety through coalition's public policy efforts in development and implementation of North Carolina safety laws.

North Carolina Amateur Sports

State Games of North Carolina and Cycle North Carolina
Durham County
$10,000.00
2002

Increase student bike safety knowledge through Blue Bikers program at the State Games and at Cycle North Carolina.

North Carolina Health & Fitness Foundation

Active Blue Van
Durham County
$75,000.00
2002

Promote physical activity in communities across North Carolina through the Active Blue Van.

North Carolina Medical Society Foundation, Inc.

Dinner and dance celebrating the lifetime contributions and achievements of Henry J. Carr, Jr., MD
Wake County
$25,000.00
2002

Funding for an event that benefited the North Carolina Medical Society Foundation's work to improve and promote access to health care for all North Carolinians.

Person County Council on Aging, Incorporated

Walking Healthy
Person County
$25,000.00
2002

Improve the health and well-being of elderly residents in five rural northeastern Piedmont counties through the purchase of appropriate equipment and the coordination of exercise activities.

Person County Health Department

Uptown Roxboro Walks to Better Health
Person County
$5,170.00
2002

Construct a 1.5 mile walking route through Historic Roxboro.

PLAYSPACE

9-1-1 & Lots of Fun: A Day of Safety Education
Wake County
$1,800.00
2002

Promote awareness of emergency resources and preventive safety among young children and their families.

Sports Tool Charities, Inc.

Bob Gibbons Youth Basketball Tournament
Caldwell County
$25,000.00
2002

Provide opportunities for North Carolina basketball players ages 14-17 to participate in a national event and enhance their opportunities to earn a college scholarship.

State of North Carolina, Office of the Governor

North Carolina African-American Male Summit
Wake County
$5,000.00
2002

Convening to disseminate best practices in addressing issues concerning African-American males.

Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation

Komen NC Triangle Race for the Cure
Mecklenburg County
$15,000.00
2002

Funding to support an event that raises money for breast cancer research.

Triangle United Way

Campaign Challenge Grant
Durham County
$10,000.00
2002

Enhance fund-raising capacity through a challenge grant gift.

UNC-Chapel Hill Public Health Foundation, Inc.

UNC-CH School of Public Health Laboratory Building Auditorium
Orange County
$1,000,000.00
2002

Construct a state-of-the-art auditorium to promote research and education opportunities related to emerging infectious diseases, environmental health threats and nutritional health issues.

Wake Forest University

Improving the Health of Underserved Seniors by Enhancing Mobility
Forsyth County
$10,842.00
2002

Improve health among elderly residents in Forsyth County public housing through the development of on-site exercise and mobility training programs and community health resource centers.

All Star Sports Publications

Tournament of Champions
Caldwell County
$25,000.00
2001

Promote high school athletics and the efforts of Be Active North Carolina.

Family Violence Prevention Center of Orange County

Crisis Line
Orange County
$2,500.00
2001

Establish a domestic violence crisis line in Orange County.

Jimmy V Celebrity Golf Classic

Jimmy V Celebrity Golf Classic
Wake County
$50,850.00
2001

Funding for an event that raises money for cancer research.

Keep North Carolina Clean and Beautiful

Annual Golf Tournament
Wake County
$3,300.00
2001

Support environmental education and protection of the natural environment.

Mecklenburg County Health Department

Peak Flow Meters for School Health Program
Mecklenburg County
$3,784.00
2001

Purchase 200 peak flow meters and spacers for Mecklenburg County school nurses to give to children in their asthma education programs.

Medical Foundation of East Carolina University, Inc.

ECU Care
Pitt County
$1,000,000.00
2001

Establish a new model for the provision of health care to the indigent and underinsured population in Pitt County through coordinated delivery of case management, financial counseling, data management and pharmacy services.

North Carolina Amateur Sports

State Games of North Carolina and Cycle North Carolina
Durham County
$10,000.00
2001

Increase student bike safety knowledge through Blue Bikers program at the State Games and at Cycle North Carolina.

North Carolina Safe Kids

NC SAFE KIDS week
Wake County
$50,000.00
2001

Promote bike helmet safety through the statewide NC SAFE KIDS week.

Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation

Komen Charlotte Race for the Cure
Mecklenburg County
$15,000.00
2001

Funding to support an event that raises money for breast cancer research.

Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation

Komen NC Triad Race for the Cure
Mecklenburg County
$15,000.00
2001

Funding for the Komen Triad Race for the Cure.

YMCA of Greater Durham

Community Connection Program
Durham County
$1,890.00
2001

Increase access to quality sports and health-related programs for low-income youth in Durham.