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A Catalyst for Collaboration and Innovation | |
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Welcome to Nantahala Health Foundation's final monthly newsletter in 2024. There's no shortage of newsletters you can subscribe to, so THANK YOU for reading ours today. If you find value in this content, please share this information with your friends and colleagues.
In This Edition
- Lori's Holiday Message
- Standing With Our Neighbors
- YYA Grant Awards Announced
- Join a 2025 Now + Next Cohort
- T-Mobile Grants Available for Small Towns
- One-Day Now + Next Available to Orgs
- NHF Partner Services Available
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2024 Has Been a Stand-Out Year | |
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As 2024 draws to a close, we at Nantahala Health Foundation extend our heartfelt gratitude to each of you—our partners, supporters, and community champions—who have made this a year of hope and progress.
Funding for our programs is dependent on the generosity of our community. If you have not donated this year, there's still time to make a difference in your hometown. Even better, you can save yourself the need to remember next year by establishing a monthly recurring gift of $10 or more.
Your generosity and commitment have empowered us to advance health and well-being across Western North Carolina, addressing critical needs and nurturing meaningful change in the communities we serve.
Together, we have reached milestones that were once dreams. From supporting initiatives that improve access to essential resources to fostering collaborations that uplift our neighbors, your belief in our mission fuels our work every day. This year's milestones include:
As we enter this season of reflection and celebration, we are inspired by the resilience and compassion that define our shared efforts. Looking to 2025, we are filled with hope for the opportunities ahead. With your continued partnership, we are confident in our ability to create a healthier, more equitable future for all.
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From all of us at Nantahala Health Foundation, we wish you a joyous holiday season and a new year filled with peace, prosperity, and purpose. Thank you for walking alongside us on this journey of care and transformation.
Lori Bailey
Executive Director
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We are committed to ensuring every dollar of available funding -- including those you donate today -- gets into the hands of regional teams working tirelessly to support individuals and families impacted by Hurricane Helene. A gift to Nantahala Health Foundation today means a hot meal, a roof repair, or a paid electric bill for someone in need tomorrow. | |
Limited funds dedicated to this grant cycle remain available for nonprofits and government entities addressing hurricane recovery efforts. | |
Youth + Young Adult Awards Announced | |
We are pleased to announce our recent community investments in support of youth and young adult health and well-being. More than $250,000 in grants were awarded to six regional organizations, all of which strive to improve health and wellness outcomes for underserved youth and young adults ages 5 – 24: | |
Graham County Schools, Robbinsville – Allowing them to share the success of their peer counseling program with other school districts in the region. The program pairs underperforming students with student mentors who share educational opportunities that would normally be out of reach due to socioeconomic barriers. | |
Hawthorn Heights, Bryson City – Allowing them to expand mental health services to their youth residents, many of whom were left waiting for services due to the limited number of providers working in the region. | |
HIGHTS, Sylva – Allowing them to connect underserved youth with education, employment, housing, independent living skills, mental health and substance abuse services. | |
One Dozen Who Care, Andrews – Allowing them to provide underserved youth with opportunities to learn leadership and financial literacy, experience mentorships, and attend activities that would normally be out of their reach due to transportation and other socioeconomic barriers. | |
Swain County Schools, Bryson City – Allowing them to support after-school learning and care for students during the school system's spring 2025 semester. | |
Western Carolina Pacesetters, Andrews – Allowing them to expand their Adventure Leader program and grow their roster of youth served. | |
Our investment has ensured that more than $552,000 will be mobilized toward improving the health and well-being of regional children and young adults, supporting them as they grow into healthy, successful adults. | |
Join a 2025 Now + Next Cohort | | |
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Above: Fall 2024 Cohort members enjoying a sunny fall afternoon in downtown Franklin. - Nantahala Health Foundation photo
Upcoming Now + Next training dates and locations have been announced. Register today to save your seat at this table.
Winter 2025
January 9 + 23 + February 6
Murphy
10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Lunch provided
ONLY 6 SEATS AVAILABLE
Spring 2025
April 9 + 23 + May 7
Franklin
10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Lunch provided
SESSION IS FULL/JOIN THE WAITING LIST
Fall 2025
August 22 + September 5 + 19
Franklin
10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Lunch provided
REGISTRATION OPEN
Features of this unique-to-WNC organizational and individualized capacity-building program include:
- Small, in-person cohorts of 10-14 professionals
- Diverse, intergenerational participation
- Representation from multiple organizations
- Applied + personalized learning
- Highly collaborative environment
- Networking + community building
- Manageable three-day schedule
- Informative + interactive sessions
- Actionable practices to apply immediately
- Reflective + applied work to complete before, during + between sessions
- Optional meetups to provide support
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We offer our core Now + Next at no charge to participants or their organizations because financial resources should never stand in the way of building community + fostering deep connections, both of which are essential to growing a healthier community in our region.
Use the link below to indicate your interest in joining a session; we'll ask you to finalize your registration after you have been assigned to a session.
SPECIAL NOTE: Please share this information with a friend or colleague who is as passionate about improving health and well-being in our region as you are.
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Hometown Grant Program
Offering Up to $50,000
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Main Street America and Smart Growth America have partnered with T‑Mobile to help build stronger, more prosperous small towns and rural communities. With T‑Mobile’s Hometown Grant program, they’re investing big in small towns by awarding up to 100 towns a year with project funding — up to $50,000 each.
More than $12M so far has to been invested to kickstart 275 community development projects across 46 states, with projects like upgrading tech at local libraries, building new hiking trails and revitalizing historic buildings. T‑Mobile is focusing on revitalizing community spaces in towns with 50,000 people or less, and Main Street programs are encouraged to apply. The next application submission deadline is December 31.
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Organizational Workshops Available | |
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Nantahala Health Foundation and Strategic Leadership Consulting have partnered to bring customized Now + Next training to your organization.
Now + Next alumni and Nantahala Health Foundation partner organizations are invited to host a one-day workshop for their leaders. This training is designed to help organizations capitalize on the power of the Now + Next leadership experience.
Benefits include…
● Improving listening skills and presence to create more intentional leadership.
● Developing coaching skills to support growth throughout the organization.
● Becoming aware of change processes to bring organizational alignment.
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Our grant-making priorities are designed to create a strong network of organizations by investing in your strategies to remove barriers to health. | |
At Nantahala Health Foundation, we build partnerships with forward-thinking organizations focused on improving the overall health of the region. | |
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Our Values Statement
Our values speak to who we are as an organization and how we intend to achieve our mission. Read our full statement of values and let us know what you think.
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Financial information about our organization and a copy of our license are available from the N.C. State Solicitation Licensing Section at (919) 807-2214. The license is not an endorsement by the State. | | |
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Phone Number
828.634.1527
Mailing Address
1547 Highlands Road
Franklin, NC 28734
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