Seven local non-profits will receive a total of more than $38,000 from the Peninsula Community Foundation. The grants benefit the North Mecklenburg community.
Classroom Central: Since 2000, Classroom Central has provided school supplies to children living in poverty. With the PCF’s grant, North Mecklenburg teachers will be able to “shop” for free school supplies at the Central Classroom Store.
ANSWER Scholarship: The PCF agreed to donate funds to help provide a year of college tuition for a local single mother returning to get her degree. This is the second year that the PCF has helped fund the ANSWER Scholarship.
Caterpillar Ministries: With the most recent grant from the PCF, Caterpillar Ministries will expand its early education services for Hispanic and other residents of the Huntington Green Mobile Home Park in Huntersville. In the past, PCF funds have allowed this non-profit to expand tutoring services within the same neighborhood.
Big Brothers Big Sisters: This organization’s goal is to help children reach their potential by developing positive relationships through mentoring programs. The PCF approved funds that will allow Big Brothers Big Sisters to grow their school-based mentoring program at Cornelius Elementary from 15 to 25 students.
North Mecklenburg Co. Special Olympics: The PCF will provide funds to expand the Unified Strategy for Schools program and to allow the local chapter to offer more sports programs. Previous PCF grants assisted with the Special Olympics’ program expansion to North Mecklenburg.
Hospice and Palliative Care of Charlotte Region: Lake Norman Office—This organization has offered comprehensive end-of-life care since 1978, and the PCF’s recent grant will allow it to continue to do so. PCF funds will go specifically to grief and bereavement care materials, as well as education for staff.
Community in Christ Preschool: This preschool’s mission is to offer education that enriches children spiritually, intellectually, physically and socially. The PCF’s grant will be used to provide scholarships to students from low-income backgrounds.
The Peninsula Community Foundation was started in 2002 by residents of The Peninsula. It brings together people, capital, and ideas to help charities that serve the residents of North Mecklenburg county. Since its founding, the PCF has donated over $1,150,000 to 31 local charities including the Lake Norman Community Health Care Clinic, Eliminate the Digital Divide, Hope House, Safe Alliance, Musical Minds and Special Olympics. and many others. The PCF also provides need-based scholarships for up to 16 local college students each year through the Gip and Sally Bonar Scholarships. More info: www.ThePeninsulaCommunityFoundation.org
