At Nantahala Health Foundation, we are working to build and maintain partnerships with forward-thinking organizations focused on improving the overall health and well-being of the region. To date, our investments in health and wellness initiatives total more than $2.2 million, with these funds building the capacity of some 78 regional organizations.
To expand both network and computer access to your constituents, to purchase network devices to expand your libraries' outdoor WiFi range to allow for better connection to our faster internet, and to purchase laptops for The Learning Center Charter School to use for remote learning and for your libraries to use via curbside (2020) and to provide library users with a comprehensive collection of online materials and resources to aid their pursuit of information, research, education, recreation, and the development of creative capacities in their leisure time (2021).
Impact: "We installed WiFi devices to increase our range of outdoor use at our library branches. We also purchased laptops for our libraries and our partner, The Learning Center Charter School, to use with students. We purchased all devices and immediately expanded the WIFI at our locations, as well as The Learning Center. There was an immediate response to this with an increase of cars parked in our lots using the newly expanded wifi not to mention that the range actually covers neighboring parking lots."
To purchase a HVAC system to be installed at the Reach of Cherokee County safe-haven shelter.
To purchase TVs, DVDs, and other technology devices with Internet connectivity to expand access to healthcare and education for victims of domestic violence residing at the REACH of Clay County emergency shelter. Photo provided by grantee.
Impact: "We are so very grateful to have been selected to receive these funds. The upgrades have enabled our clients to maintain safe social distances throughout the pandemic and will continue to benefit our clients and their children for many years to come."
To purchase a disability equipped passenger van (2019); and to ensure on-site academic tutors are available to serve as liaisons between parents and Macon County Schools/teachers and can work with families to provide support on virtual learning days as a result of COVID-19 safety measure (2020). Photo provided by grantee.
Impact: "Without the van, clients would not have received transport due to an inability to ensure social distancing and the cleanliness of employees’ vehicles. Having a passenger van allowed for Covid-friendly client transports, permitted REACH to obtain vital resources for their shelter and community clients, and decreased barriers clients face in obtaining critical resources."
To support their mission to create opportunities during the earliest years of life for each child to grow and learn and achieve his or her greatest potential in life.
To support the Graham County Felowship Food Distribution effort.
To repair at least six donated vehicles, which can then be gifted to individuals in need of safe, reliable transportation.
To support the repair of a Little Tennessee Greenway pavilion located near Rotary Circle, thus providing the public an additional outdoor meeting space within Macon County. Photo by NHF.
Grant Distribution Date: June 2021
Number of Partners: 27
Total Funds Invested: $204,222
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Grant Distribution Date: December 2020
Number of Partners: 14
Total Regional Invested: $33,275
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Grant Distribution Date: December 2020
Number of Partners: 11
Total Regional Invested: Nearly $420,000
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Grant Distribution Date: December 2019
Number of Partners: 28
Total Regional Investment: Nearly $1.5 million
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