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THE WCMA IS A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT THAT RAISES MONEY THROUGH ANNUAL DUES, OTHER MEMBER AND CORPORATE DONATIONS, AND THE ANNUAL "WEEKEND OF GIVING" WHICH TRADITIONALLY INCLUDES A GOLF TOURNAMENT AND OTHER FUNDRAISING EVENTS. AT THE END OF EACH YEAR, THESE FUNDS ARE DISTRIBUTED TO A VARIETY OF LOCAL CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS BASED ON RECOMMENDATIONS SUBMITTED BY THE GRANT COMMITTEE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ANY WCMA MEMBER ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN A CHARITY WHICH MEETS THE STATED GUIDELINES IS ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT A GRANT REQUEST. THE WCMA IS MADE UP ENTIRELY OF UNPAID VOLUNTEERS COMMITTED TO MAKING SURE ALL AVAILABLE FUNDS GO DIRECTLY TO REPUTABLE LOCAL CHARITIES WHILE INCURRING MINIMAL OVERHEAD AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE. HISTORICALLY 98% OF ALL NET FUNDRAISING REVENUE HAS GONE DIRECTLY TO CHARITY. MEMBERSHIP IN THE WCMA SERVES A DUAL PURPOSE. NOT ONLY IS THE ORGANIZATION HELPING THOSE IN NEED WITHIN THE WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY, BUT WE ARE ALSO SUPPORTING FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS WHO ARE COMMITTED TO VOLUNTEERING FOR WORTHWHILE CAUSES. SINCE ITS 2007 INCEPTION, THE WCMA HAS AWARDED MORE THAN 410 GRANTS, TOTALING OVER 2,900,000 TO A DIVERSE RANGE OF NONPROFITS IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA. WCMA BEGAN WITH JUST 56 MEMBERS BUT OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS HAS GROWN TO MORE THAN 450 MEMBERS, MANY OF WHOM ARE ACTIVE VOLUNTEERS. WCMA' SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY, ALONG WITH ITS GENEROUS DONATIONS, HAS MADE WALNUT COVE A VALUED AND RESPECTED PART OF THE WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA REGION. 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THE WCMA MEMBER APPLIES FOR A GRANT. EACH YEAR THE WCMA INVITES MEMBERS TO APPLY FOR A GRANT ON BEHALF OF A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION. WHILE THERE ARE ACTIVITIES THE WCMA DOES NOT FUND, SUCH AS INDIVIDUAL SCHOLARSHIPS AND CAPITAL PROJECTS, THERE ARE A BROAD RANGE OF PROGRAMS THE WCMA DOES FUND. ONE OF THE MAIN CRITERIA FOR FUNDING IS THAT THE WCMA MEMBER MUST BE ACTIVELY INVOLVED WITH THE ORGANIZATION AND IT MUST BE A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT THAT SERVES WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA. THE APPLICATION PROCESS IS STRUCTURED TO MAKE IT EASY FOR BOTH WCMA MEMBERS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO APPLY. THE MEMBER FILLS OUT ONE FORM AND THE ORGANIZATION FILLS OUT A SEPARATE FORM. THESE FORMS, ALONG WITH THE FUNDING GUIDELINES, CAN BE FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE. THIS YEAR THE TIME FOR MEMBERS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION IS AUGUST 18 - SEPTEMBER 29, 2023. THIS IS A FIRM TIMELINE. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. 2. THE GRANT COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE APPLICATIONS BASED ON SPECIFIC CRITERIA. ONCE THE APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED, THE WCMA GRANT COMMITTEE, HEADED BY THE GRANT CHAIR, MEETS TO REVIEW THE APPLICATIONS AND RECOMMEND GRANT AMOUNTS. IF A GRANT APPLICATION MEETS ALL THE GUIDELINES, THEY WILL GENERALLY RECEIVE A GRANT. SPECIFIC GRANT AMOUNTS ARE BASED ON A NUMBER OF CRITERIA INCLUDING: AMOUNT REQUESTED, NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS IMPACTED, PROGRAM AND ORGANIZATION BUDGET, WCMA MEMBER INVOLVEMENT, AND THE PROGRAM ITSELF. GRANT AMOUNTS ARE ALSO BASED ON THE AMOUNT OF MONEY WE HAVE AVAILABLE TO AWARD AS GENERALLY, THE TOTAL AMOUNT REQUESTED IS MUCH GREATER THAN WHAT IS AVAILABLE. THE GRANT COMMITTEE IS COMPRISED OF ACTIVE WCMA MEMBERS, MANY OF WHOM HAVE BEEN INVOLVED WITH GRANT MAKING ORGANIZATIONS AND HAVE WORKED WITH NONPROFITS IN THE PAST. THE 2023 WCMA GRANT REVIEW COMMITTEE IS COMPRISED OF MITZI COLE AND LAUREL HUNT (CO-CHAIRS), MATT AGUIAR, JEFF FAISTENHAMMER, KEN HONEYCUTT, FELICE KUTA, SUNNY MATHEWS, BRIAN O'LEAR, SIERRA PATURALSKI MATT PRICE AND COLETTE RODBELL. 3. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS ARE SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD. ONCE THE GRANT RECOMMENDATIONS ARE MADE BY THE COMMITTEE, THEY ARE THEN PRESENTED TO THE WCMA BOARD FOR APPROVAL. THIS INVOLVES A THOROUGH REVIEW OF THE GRANTS, INCLUDING LOOKING AT HISTORICAL FUNDING AND GAINING AN UNDERSTANDING OF ANY ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE NEW TO WCMA FUNDING. THE BOARD THEN VOTES TO APPROVE THE GRANT AWARDS EITHER AS RECOMMENDED BY THE GRANT COMMITTEE OR AS MODIFIED BY CHANGES AGREED DURING THE REVIEW PROCESS. 4. SPONSORS AND ORGANIZATIONS ARE NOTIFIED. ONCE THE GRANTS ARE APPROVED, THE CHAIR LETS THE WCMA SPONSORS KNOW THE GRANT AMOUNT. GENERALLY, THE SPONSOR THEN INFORMS THE ORGANIZATION OF THE AWARD AND WILL DELIVER THE CHECK. A COMPLETE LIST OF ORGANIZATIONS FUNDED IS MADE AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE AND IN EMAILS. 5. ORGANIZATIONS SUBMIT A REPORT CONFIRMING HOW THE FUNDS WERE USED. AS A FINAL PART OF THE PROCESS, GRANTEES MUST SUBMIT A YEAR END REPORT (YER) APPROXIMATELY NINE MONTHS LATER DETAILING HOW THE FUNDS WERE USED AND THE ACTUAL NUMBERS OF INDIVIDUALS IMPACTED BY THE GRANT. SCHEDULE I, PAGE 4, PART IV CONTINUATION OF SCHEDULE I, PART II, COLUMN(H): AB TECH FOUNDATION - APPROXIMATELY 40 NURSING STUDENTS AT AB TECH WILL ACCESS A VIRTUAL PREP COURSE FOR THEIR LICENSING EXAM, PREPARING THEM TO PASS THE LICENSURE EXAM TO PRACTICE AS A NURSE. ABCCM - AS PART OF THE CHARITY'S TRANSFORMATION VILLAGE THAT PROVIDES TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, FOOD, CLOTHING, MEDICINE, COUNSELING AND MORE FOR HOMELESS WOMEN, MOTHERS WITH CHILDREN, AND VETERANS THE GRANT WILL ASSIST CHILDREN WITH EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT (INCLUDING EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS) TO COUNTER THE DEVASTATING EFFECTS OF HOMELESSNESS AND ADDICTION ISSUES ON CHILDREN. THE ARC BUNCOMBE COUNTY - APPROXIMATELY 100 INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (I/DD) WILL BE ASSISTED WITH MEDICAL SUPPORT SUCH AS DENTAL WORK AS WELL AS MEDICATION AND EYEGLASSES NOT COVERED BY MEDICAID, SUMMER AND RESPITE CAMPS FOR CHILDREN WITH I/DD, AND CRISIS INTERVENTION SERVICES. ARC IS EXPECTING TO SERVE 700+ STUDENTS THIS YEAR AS PART OF ITS OVERALL ONGOING EFFORTS. APPALACHIAN SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE PROJECT (ASAP) - APPROXIMATELY 1100 INDIVIDUALS WILL HAVE INCREASED ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD FOR FOOD INSECURE FAMILIES WHO VISIT 5 LOCAL FARMERS MARKETS. SHOPPERS SWIPING A SNAP/EBT FOR 20 WILL RECEIVE AN ADDITIONAL 20 TO SPEND ON FRUITS AND VEGETABLES AT THE FARMERS MARKET. AVERY CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - THRU EBLEN CHARITIES - 550 STUDENTS AT AVERY CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, A PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (K-4) LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE ENTRANCE TO WALNUT COVE, WILL HAVE ACCESS TO ENHANCED PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND ACADEMIC LEARNING THROUGH PLAY, ADDITIONAL STRINGED INSTRUMENTS FOR MUSIC CLASSES, ART SUPPLIES, AND FLEXIBLE FURNITURE/SEATING IN THEIR LIBRARY FOR AN INDEPENDENT READING CENTER. AVERY CREEK IS A TITLE 1 SCHOOL, WITH OVER 64% OF STUDENTS LIVING BELOW THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL. AVL AREA ARTS COUNCIL - CHILDREN IN THE ASHEVILLE/BUNCOMBE COUNTY SCHOOLS WILL HAVE ADDITIONAL ACCESS TO MULTI DAY RESIDENCIES BY THE "TEACHING ARTISTS PRESENTING IN ASHEVILLE SCHOOLS'" (TAPPAS) PROGRAM. TAPPAS IS A PROGRAM WHERE LOCAL ARTISTS VISIT AREA SCHOOLS FOR A 3 - 5 DAY RESIDENCY TO TEACH CHILDREN IN GRADES K - 12 ABOUT REAL WORLD ART AND REAL WORLD ARTISTS. THE ARTS PROGRAMS HAVE BEEN CUT IN MANY SCHOOLS AND THIS PROGRAM HELPS TO REPLACE THAT LOSS. AVL ART MUSEUM - THIS GRANT WILL ASSIST SUMMER CAMPERS TO THE ART MUSEUM, INTERNSHIP STIPENDS, LEARNING AND ENGAGEMENT TOUR GUIDES AND ART BASED PROGRAMS WILL BE BROUGHT TO LOCAL LIBRARIES TO ENGAGE CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS IN ARTS AND STORYTELLING. AVL HUMANE SOCIETY - 30-35 PET OWNERS IN WNC WILL BE ASSISTED BY THE PET VET ASSISTANCE PROGRAM RUN BY THE ASHEVILLE HUMANE SOCIETY. THIS PROGRAM AIMS TO ASSIST PET OWNERS WITH THE COST OF VETERINARY CARE WHEN THEIR PET IS IN NEED OF MEDICAL ATTENTION THAT THE OWNER CANNOT AFFORD. TYPICALLY, THEIR CLIENTS ARE SENIORS, VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, HOMELESS OR HOUSING INSECURE, RESIDENTS OF THE NUMEROUS HOUSING AUTHORITY COMPLEXES, VETERANS AND OTHERS WITH FINANCIAL CRISES. THE ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED AS A VOUCHER TO BE USED TO PAY FOR VETERINARY CARE AND OTHER SAFETY NET SERVICES SO THAT THESE ANIMALS CAN STAY IN THEIR CURRENT HOUSING SITUATION INSTEAD OF BEING SURRENDERED DUE TO MEDICAL EXPENSES. AVL POVERTY INITIATIVE - FUNDS WILL SUPPORT RENT, UTILITIES, INSURANCE AND SUPPLIES FOR API'S 12 BASKET CAFE WHICH SERVES LUNCH FOR APPROXIMATELY 50- 75 PATRONS PER WEEK, PLUS A PANTRY THAT IS OPEN TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS THAT SERVES AN ADDITIONAL 120 PATRONS PER WEEK. API USES FREE FOOD FROM LOCAL RESTAURANTS AND THE FOOD SERVICE INDUSTRY INCLUDING WHOLE FOODS, BIRYANI EXPRESS AND OTHERS. AVL SYMPHONY - GRANT FUNDS WILL PROVIDE A CONTINUATION OF THE POPULAR MUSIC PROGRAM, HIP-HOP FOLKTALE PROJECT WHICH IS OFFERED FREE TO ALL ASHEVILLE CITY AND BUNCOMBE COUNTY SCHOOL TEACHERS AND THEIR STUDENTS. THIS CURRICULUM WILL PROVIDE CHILDREN WITH A GREATER UNDERSTANDING OF HOW CULTURE IS SHAPED AND A RESPECT FOR THE ROLE MUSIC PLAYS IN THEIR LIVES. THIS PROJECT REACHES STUDENTS OF LOW SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS AND DIVERSE RACIAL BACKGROUNDS, AND GIVES CHILDREN AN OPPORTUNITY TO ENGAGE WITH MUSIC AND ULTIMATELY WRITE THEIR OWN STORIES. BLACK MOUNTAIN COLLEGE MUSEUM & ARTS CENTER - THE GRANT WILL FUND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDING STUDENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS, IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL FIELD TRIPS/TOURS FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL, HIGH SCHOOL AND SENIOR ADULT GROUPS PRESERVING THE RICH HISTORY OF BLACK MOUNTAIN COLLEGE. BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF HENDERSON CTY - THIS GRANT SUPPORTS 1,100 LOW-INCOME YOUTH, ACROSS MANY AGES (6-18 YRS), DEMOGRAPHIC AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC LINES IN HENDERSON COUNTY WITH EXPANDED HORIZONS, A PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES FIELD TRIP EXPERIENCES, INCLUDING COLLEGE TOURS, LEADERSHIP RETREATS, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, ETC TO BGC PARTICIPANTS. BGC PROVIDES A SAFE & POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR AFTER SCHOOL AND FULL DAY (WHEN SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED) PROGRAMS. EACH YOUTH PAYS A 5 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP TO THE CLUB, GIVING THEM "OWNERSHIP- AND A SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY. FOR THOSE YOUTH WHO STAY WITH THE PROGRAMS THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL, THE ORGANIZATION REPORTS A 100% GRADUATION RATE FOR THE LAST 12 YEARS WITH MANY SEEKING FURTHER EDUCATION. BRIDGES READING PROGRAM - THE BRIDGES READING ENRICHMENT PROGRAM (BREP) PROMOTES GREATER LITERACY FOR FIRST THRU THIRD GRADERS AT ESTES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL THAT HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED BY THEIR TEACHERS AS NON READERS OR READERS NEEDING ASSISTANCE TO ATTAIN GRADE LEVEL READING SKILLS. THIS GRANT WOULD HELP DEFRAY THE COST OF THE BREP DIRECTORS SALARY. THE PROGRAM DIRECTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR INTERFACING WITH THE ESTES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STAFF INCLUDING THE PRINCIPAL AND ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL, CREATES THE WEEKLY SCHEDULE, ORGANIZES THE VOLUNTEER READING BUDDIES AND THEIR TRAINING, ORGANIZES AND LOOKS FOR NEW MATERIAL FOR STUDENTS TO ENHANCE THEIR READING SKILLS, IS THE BREP KEY CONTACT FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTS. CALVARY EPISCOPAL CHURCH FOOD PANTRY - CALVARY EPISCOPAL CHURCH FOOD PANTRY IS CONSIDERED A LARGE LOCAL FOOD PANTRY BASED UPON MANNA CRITERIA. THE GRANT WILL PRIMARILY PROVIDE HUMAN SERVICES IN THE FORM OF FOOD AND RELATED NECESSITIES WHILE SUPPLEMENTING THAT WITH HEALTHCARE AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR LOCAL FAMILIES IN FINANCIAL NEED. CECFP ON TRACK TOWARDS SERVING 4,800 FAMILIES, INCLUDING 15,800 INDIVIDUALS IN 2022. THE CHURCH ITSELF HAS "SKIN IN THE GAME- HAVING MADE SIGNIFICANT INVESTMENTS IN PHYSICAL DISTRIBUTION INFRASTRUCTURE AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A GARDEN ON CHURCH GROUNDS TO SUPPLY FRESH VEGETABLES AND FRUITS IN THE GROWING SEASON AS A SUPPLEMENT TO PURCHASED FOOD SUPPLIES. CHURCH OF ADVOCATE (RED DOOR) - GRANT WILL PRIMARILY BE USED TO FUND 5 PROGRAMS RUN BY RED DOOR MINISTRIES OUTREACH. THE BULK OF THE REQUESTED GRANT WILL BE USED TO CONTINUE AND EXPAND THEIR GOOD WORKS PROGRAM WHICH HIRES FOR A MODEST WAGE (LAST YEAR 11/HR) THE CHRONICALLY HOMELESS OR HOUSING INSECURE. RATHER THAN GIVE A HANDOUT, THIS PROGRAM "HIRES" THESE INDIVIDUALS ON A TEMPORARY/ TRANSITIONAL BASIS TO WORK AT VARIOUS SHELTERS, HABITAT, RESTORE, SERVICE CORE, ETC. IN WNC. ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS TO BE FUNDED ARE: FOOD MINISTRY (PROVIDES MEALS FOR THE UNSHELTERED ON SUNDAYS AND TUESDAYS), SOUL MATES (PROVIDES SHOES & SOCKS FOR THE HOMELESS), THE BASICS (PROVIDES PERSONAL CARE ITEMS, SLEEPING BAGS, COATS FOR HOMELESS), THE WELL (PROVIDES SOCIAL WORK TRIAGE), AND THE CHILDREN (PROVIDES URGENT IMMEDIATE CARE TO A CHILD IN CRISIS AS NEEDED). EBLEN CHARITIES - CLOTHING VOUCHERS REDEEMABLE AT GOODWILL LOCATIONS WILL BENEFIT APPROXIMATELY 1500 NEEDY SCHOOL CHILDREN IDENTIFIED BY SCHOOL PERSONNEL AND ADMINISTERED THROUGH EBLEN CHARITIES. THE VOUCHERS ARE USABLE FOR SHOES AND CLOTHING BY THE CHILDREN. SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 2010 MORE THAN 28,000 CHILDREN HAVE BEEN PROVIDED WITH VOUCHERS FOR SHOES AND CLOTHES. FLETCHER HOSPITAL DBA ADVENT HEALTH - PERSONS WITH SUBSTANCE ABUSE OR MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES FROM MULTIPLE WNC COUNTIES (APPROX. 1400-1500 BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PATIENTS PER YEAR) WILL BE BETTER MANAGED WHILE BEING CARED FOR IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT (ED) AT ADVENT HEALTH THE CARE AND SAFETY OF THESE PATIENTS THROUGH CLOSED-CIRCUIT CAMERA SYSTEM TO ALLOW LESS-INTRUSIVE PATIENT MONITORING, MEDICATION MANAGEMENT TRACKING FOR TIMELY ADMINISTRATION OF NEEDED MEDICATIONS, AND A SPECIMEN LABEL PRINTER TO EXPEDITE PROCESSING OF LAB SAMPLES FOR INITIAL AND ONGOING PATIENT HEALTH ASSESSMENTS WHILE IN THE ED. FOOD CONNECTION - THE GRANT WILL SUPPORT THE PURCHASE OF AND MAINTENANCE FOR A REFRIGERATED TRAILER THAT WILL ALLOW FOOD CONNECTION TO DISTRIBUTE UP TO 1,500 INDIVIDUAL MEALS A WEEK DIRECTLY TO NEIGHBORHOODS AND RURAL COMMUNITIES. NEARLY TRIPLING THEIR MEAL DISTRIBUTION CAPABILITIES. FOOD CONNECTION COLLECTS FRESH MEALS FROM RESTAURANTS, CATERERS AND INSTITUTIONS AND DELIVERS THEM TO COMMUNITY PARTNERS WHO FEED THOSE IN NEED, IN ORDER TO REDUCE FOOD WASTE AND EASE THE PAIN OF IMMEDIATE HUNGER. WITH THE LAUNCH OF THEIR MOBILE MEALS TRUCK AND PROGRAM, THEY ARE NOW ABLE TO RE FORM 990 990 SCHEDULE I - CONTINUATION OF GRANT DESCRIPTIONS: HELPING AT-RISK KIDS (HARK) (FORMERLY GUARDIAN AD LITEM) - THIS GRANT WOULD FUND 5 MANUFACTURING TRAINEESHIPS COMPLETION INCENTIVES; 33 CAMPER SHIPS, AND 17 KINSHIP FAMILIES PROVIDING SHELTER FOR CHILDREN RELATED TO THEM WHO ARE IN PROTECTIVE CUSTODY (NOTE: UNLIKE FOSTER CARE, THESE FAMILIES DO NOT RECEIVE DSS FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND ARE OFTEN ECONOMICALLY CHALLENGED.) HAYWOOD STREET CONGREGATION - GRANT PROVIDES FOOD AND SUPPLIES FOR ITS HSC'S DOWNTOWN WELCOME TABLE. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES HOT MEALS TWICE A WEEK ON TUESDAY AFTERNOON AND SUNDAY MORNING. THE MEAL IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE NOT ONLY BALANCED NOURISHMENT BUT OFFER A PLACE WHERE PEOPLE CAN SIT DOWN, ENJOY A GOOD MEAL AND TALK WITH OTHERS. THE MEAL IS SERVED TO ATTENDEES BY VOLUNTEERS, CHINA IS USED AND THE TABLES ARE SET NICELY. HSC EXPECTS TO SERVE APPROXIMATELY 55,000 MEALS THIS YEAR. HOMEWARD BOUND - GRANT FUNDS WILL GO TOWARDS THE OPERATING BUDGET OF HOMEWARD BOUND'S AHOPE DAY CENTER WHICH SERVES AS THE "FRONT DOOR" TO HOUSING FOR PEOPLE AT IMMINENT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS AND THOSE ALREADY EXPERIENCING IT.THE AHOPE DAY CENTER IS WHERE CASE MANAGERS MEET WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS IMPACTED BY HOMELESSNESS. IN THE MOST RECENT FISCAL YEAR, AHOPE HELPED 45 PEOPLE FROM BECOMING HOMELESS AND MOVED 279 PEOPLE FROM HOMELESSNESS INTO HOUSING. AHOPE ALSO PROVIDES BASIC SERVICES (COFFEE, SHOWERS, ACCESS TO EMAIL, ETC.) TO DRAW PEOPLE INTO THE CENTER. MANNA FOODBANK - GRANT FUNDS WILL SUPPORT THE YOUTH MANNA PACKS PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES NUTRITIOUS, CHILD-FRIENDLY FOOD FOR 4 WEEKEND MEALS PLUS SNACKS, FOR BUNCOMBE COUNTY SCHOOL CHILDREN FROM ECONOMICALLY CHALLENGED HOMES. DURING THE WEEK, THESE CHILDREN QUALIFY FOR FREE SCHOOL LUNCHES BUT MAY SUFFER NUTRITIONALLY ESPECIALLY ON WEEKENDS. EXPERIENCING HUNGER AND/OR POOR NUTRITION CAN AFFECT THE STUDENTS' ABILITY TO LEARN AND ACADEMIC SUCCESS. IN 2021, THE YOUTH PACKS PROGRAM SERVED 935 STUDENTS PER WEEK, AND DISTRIBUTED 25,510 PACKS. NC ARBORETUM - THIS GRANT WILL CONTINUE SUPPORT FOR THE PROJECT EXPLORE PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM IS A PROGRAM FOR TEACHERS THAT FOCUSES ON GETTING TEACHERS AND STUDENTS OUTDOORS AT THEIR SCHOOLS, USING NATURE AS THE CLASSROOM. A "TRAIN THE TRAINER" PROGRAM, THE ARBORETUM WORKS WITH THE TEACHERS TO CULTIVATE CURIOSITY, COMFORT WITH, AND CARE FOR THE NATURAL WORLD THROUGH CURRICULUM AND OUTDOOR NATURE EXPERIENCES THAT MEET N.C. STANDARD COURSE OF STUDY REQUIREMENTS. PISGAH LEGAL SERVICES - GRANT PROVIDES GENERAL FUNDING ASSISTANCE TO THIS LEGAL AID SOCIETY THAT PROVIDES ATTORNEYS TO ASSIST LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS WITH LEGAL SERVICES THAT THEY OTHERWISE ARE NOT ABLE TO PAY FOR WITH THEIR OWN FINANCIAL RESOURCES. THE GRANT WILL ASSIST APPROXIMATELY 6,200 VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OR SEXUAL ABUSE, INCLUDING CHILDREN. CIVIL LEGAL AID IS AN ESSENTIAL TOOL IN THE CONTINUUM OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES. SURVIVORS WHO HAVE ACCESS TO LEGAL REPRESENTATION ARE MORE LIKELY TO BE ABLE TO SEPARATE FROM THEIR ABUSERS, AND ULTIMATELY END THE CYCLE OF VIOLENCE. THE IMPACTS OF THAT ARE PROFOUND, NOT ONLY FOR THE SURVIVORS BUT ALSO FOR THE CHILDREN INVOLVED. RIVERLINK - THE GRANT WILL PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTALLY ORIENTED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING FOCUSED ON K-8 STUDENTS WITH A PARTICULAR SUB-GOAL OF GROWING THE ENGAGEMENT OF TITLE 1 SCHOOLS THAT GENERALLY HAVE SIGNIFICANT LOW INCOME AND BIPOC POPULATIONS. THE SPECIFIC GOAL OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT IS TO GROW A NEXT GENERATION OF RIVER STEWARDS THROUGH EDUCATION - EXECUTED THROUGH: RIVERRATS PROGRAM OF IN-CLASSROOM AND IN-FIELD EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING PROGRAMS FOR GRADES K-8 DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR; ADDITION OF DEI SCIENCE EDUCATOR TO EXPAND PARTICIPATION IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES THROUGH AN AFTER SCHOOL RIVERRATS PROGRAM TARGETING SCHOOLS WITH HIGH PERCENTAGES OF WORKING FAMILIES AND STUDENTS OF COLOR; AND WEEKLONG SUMMER CAMPS (RIVERCAMP) FOR GRADES 3-8 TO PROVIDE HANDS-ON EXPLORATION OF WATER SYSTEMS THROUGH SCIENTIFIC AND RECREATIONAL INTERACTIONS WITH THE RIVER AND THE RIPARIAN ENVIRONMENT. ST. VINCENT DEPAUL SOCIETY - GRANT SUPPORTS FUNDS FOR PURCHASING FOOD FOR THE PANTRY ITEMS AND FUNDS TO PROVIDE CRITICAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR FAMILIES WHO ARE IN SERIOUS NEED. THE EFFECTS OF THE CURRENT COST OF LIVING CRISIS, WHICH DRAMATICALLY IMPACTS LOW-INCOME FAMILIES, HAVE PUT A SERIOUS STRAIN ON 2022 FINANCES. YEAR TO DATE, DEMAND FOR FOOD AT THEIR PANTRY HAS INCREASED BY 32% AND THE COST OF FOOD HAS INCREASED BY AN ASTOUNDING 90%. AT THE SAME TIME, THE NUMBER OF FAMILIES SEEKING HELP WITH RENT TO AVOID EVICTION AND UTILITY BILLS TO AVOID SHUT OFF INCREASED BY 43% AND THE AMOUNT FUNDED IS UP 50%. 2023 IS EXPECTED TO BE EVEN WORSE. THE ORGANIZATION HAS BEEN ABLE TO ARTICULATE AN ADEQUATE MECHANISM OF CONFIRMING PAYMENTS FOR RENT SUBSIDIES DIRECTLY TO THE LANDLORD AND NOT THE REQUESTOR. THE WCMA GRANT FUNDS ARE CRITICAL FOR MEETING THE EXPECTED INCREASE IN DEMAND AND SKYROCKETING COSTS FOR THESE CRITICAL SERVICES IN 2023. UNCA FOUNDATION - GRANT FUNDS WILL SUPPORT THE CONTINUATION OF THE UNIVERSITY'S PROJECT OF SUMMER INTERNSHIPS TO CONDUCT ORIGINAL RESEARCH IN ONE OF THE STEM FIELDS DURING THE SUMMER OF 2023. STUDENTS WILL BE SELECTED AND PAIRED WITH THEIR ONE-ON-ONE FACULTY MENTOR. STUDENTS AND FACULTY WILL COMPLETE THEIR PROJECTS DURING THE SUMMER OF 2023. STUDENTS WILL SHARE THEIR RESEARCH IN AN ESTABLISHED PUBLIC FORUM, SUCH AS THE UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM THAT IS HELD AT UNC ASHEVILLE EACH FALL AND SPRING. WESTERN CAROLINA RESCUE MISSION - THIS GRANT WILL BE UTILIZED TO FUND CHOSEN POSITIVE OPPORTUNITIES DEVELOP SUCCESS (PODS) WHOSE PRESENT PARTICIPATION TOTALS ABOUT 150 YOUTHS IN THE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM AND 125 YOUTHS IN SUMMER CAMP, ALTHOUGH THE PROGRAM CAN SERVE ALL STUDENTS IN K-12 GRADES. THEY NOW HAVE THE LARGEST SINGLE SIGHT AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM IN WESTERN NC. WITH THE ADDITIONAL ACADEMIC HELP THAT THEY OFFER EVERYDAY WITH PARTNERSHIPS THROUGH THE CITY AT THE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM THEY HAVE SEEN MEASURABLE POSITIVE RESULTS IN GRADES, ATTENDANCE AND DISCIPLINE ISSUES FOR DISADVANTAGED YOUTHS. YMCA - THIS GRANT IS SET TO PROVIDE YMCA MEMBERSHIPS TO 37 AVERY'S CREEK ELEMENTARY FAMILIES WHO ARE CURRENTLY AWAITING A SPOT IN THE PROGRAM. THESE 37 FAMILY MEMBERSHIPS WILL INCLUDE AFTER SCHOOL AND DAY CAMP PROGRAMS AND ACCESS TO THE YMCA HEALTH FACILITIES, POOLS, AND OTHER PROGRAMS. WHILE THESE ANNUAL FEES HAVE BEEN FUNDED BY A STATE SUBSIDY IN THE PAST, THE STATE CURRENTLY HAS A FREEZE ON NEW APPLICATIONS. UPON RECEIPT OF THESE FUNDS, THOSE FROM OUR AVERY'S CREEK COMMUNITY WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE "WAIT LIST", ALLOWING INSTANT ACCESS TO THE Y AND ITS SERVICES. FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6 VOLUNTEER POSITIONS INCLUDE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND A NUMBER OF COMMITTEES INCLUDING GRANTS, MEMBERSHIP, FINANCE, EVENTS, COMMUNICATIONS, TECHNOLOGY, AND THE WEEKEND OF GIVING. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A THE WALNUT COVE MEMBERS ASSOCIATION (WCMA) CONSISTS OF THE CLIFFS AT WALNUT COVE PROPERTY OWNERS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN SUPPORTING LOCAL NONPROFIT CHARITIES AND JOIN THE ORGANIZATION THROUGH ANNUAL TAX-DEDUCTIBLE MEMBERSHIP DUES. THE WCMA IS A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT THAT RAISES MONEY THROUGH ANNUAL DUES, OTHER MEMBER AND CORPORATE DONATIONS, AND THE ANNUAL "WEEKEND OF GIVING" WHICH TRADITIONALLY INCLUDES A GOLF TOURNAMENT AND OTHER FUNDRAISING EVENTS. AT THE END OF EACH YEAR, THESE FUNDS ARE DISTRIBUTED TO A VARIETY OF LOCAL CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS BASED ON RECOMMENDATIONS SUBMITTED BY THE GRANT COMMITTEE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ANY WCMA MEMBER ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN A CHARITY WHICH MEETS THE STATED GUIDELINES IS ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT A GRANT REQUEST. THE WCMA IS MADE UP ENTIRELY OF UNPAID VOLUNTEERS COMMITTED TO MAKING SURE ALL AVAILABLE FUNDS GO DIRECTLY TO REPUTABLE LOCAL CHARITIES WHILE INCURRING MINIMAL OVERHEAD AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE. HISTORICALLY 98% OF ALL NET FUNDRAISING REVENUE HAS GONE DIRECTLY TO CHARITY. MEMBERSHIP IN THE WCMA SERVES A DUAL PURPOSE. NOT ONLY IS THE ORGANIZATION HELPING THOSE IN NEED WITHIN THE WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY, BUT WE ARE ALSO SUPPORTING FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS WHO ARE COMMITTED TO VOLUNTEERING FOR WORTHWHILE CAUSES. SINCE ITS 2007 INCEPTION, THE WCMA HAS AWARDED MORE THAN 410 GRANTS, TOTALING OVER 2,900,000 TO A DIVERSE RANGE OF NONPROFITS IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA. WCMA BEGAN WITH JUST 56 MEMBERS BUT OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS HAS GROWN TO MORE THAN 450 MEMBERS, MANY OF WHOM ARE ACTIVE VOLUNTEERS. WCMA' SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY, ALONG WITH ITS GENEROUS DONATIONS, HAS MADE WALNUT COVE A VALUED AND RESPECTED PART OF THE WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA REGION. SEE SCHEDULE I FOR DETAIL ON SPECIFIC GRANTS MADE IN 2022. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE RETURN IS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT WITH INFORMATION, ASSISTANCE, AND OVERSIGHT PROVIDED BY WCMA'S TREASURER. PRIOR TO SUBMISSION TO THE IRS, THE DRAFT FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO EACH VOTING BOARD MEMBER FOR THEIR REVIEW AND APPROVAL. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY AT THE SPRING MEETING. ALL BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO CONFIRM COMPLIANCE. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS AND SELECT OTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST TO THE BOARD TREASURER.