Enhancing Community Well-being Through Active Living Initiatives

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A Healthy Connection
 
 
Honoring Our 2019
Grant Recipients
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Active Living
 
Programs, projects and services which
encourage or facilitate active lifestyles.
 
   
 Camp Harmony
              $5,500
 
Camp Harmony provides a 2-week summer day
camp for students with disabilities. Students
are paired with non-disabled buddies to
increase social skills. The camp serves healthy
meals and snacks to the campers.
 
  
 
Chase High School
       
$12,000
 
To purchase equipment and renovate space to
create an athletic recovery and treatment center
for student athletes who experience minor sports
injuries.
 
  
Chimney Rock Village
      
$200,000
 
A portion of the funding needed to complete
the Rocky Broad Riverwalk.  The Riverwalk will
connect Lake Lure and Chimney Rock Village
and provide an avenue for additional recreation
opportunities along the river.
 
Rutherford County Government
      
  $7,500
 
To conduct a site selection and cost study for a
potential Rutherford County soccer and sports
complex.
 
Rutherford County Senior Center
     
    $10,345
 
To purchase additional equipment for a
newly renovated gym and workout
center. The new equipment is focused
on developing strength and flexibility for
seniors.
 
  
Rutherford County Swim Team
       
$18,000
 
To replace the aging starting blocks in the pool
at ICC. This equipment is needed for swim
programs for youth and competitive high school
swim meets.
 
   
Rutherford County
 
   
 Tourism Authority
      
$75,000
 
To increase paddling opportunities on the
Broad River. The new access on US 221 will
allow users to have safe, public access to the
river and will encourage future greenway
development.
 
 
Rutherfordton
Outdoor Coalition
$35,000
 
To provide operating expenses to manage outdoor
programs including hiking, walking, biking,
paddling, and running.  This group hosts the local
Race Series and organizes volunteer efforts to
maintain local trails and rivers. In early 2020,
ROC could begin work with Active Routes to
Schools, a statewide bike and pedestrian safety
program.
 
 
South Mountain
Christian Camp
$16,800
 
To provide registration fees for 80 Rutherford
County youth who would not be able to attend a
week of camp. SMCC offers a wide variety of
outdoor experiences and healthy food during
Camp week.
 
          Special Olympics
                 $10,000
 
To reinstate Special Olympics in Rutherford
County, free of cost to the participants. Special
Olympics is a recreational competition for
children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
Special Olympics will also provide medical
screenings for the participants.
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Town of Forest City
$175,000
 
To replace the rubberized topcoat on Summey Park
Walking Track. The surface offers a low impact
covering and good traction for individuals,
community groups, schools, and clients participating
in physical rehabilitation.
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Town of Rutherfordton
$75,000
 
Renovation of Crestview Park, including tennis
court improvements, the addition of pickleball,
and resurfacing and adding LED lighting to the
walking track.
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Town of Spindale
$125,000
 
To provide a portion of the funding to create ADA access
and safe connectivity between the Thermal Belt Rail Trail,
the Spindale House and rest rooms, and the tennis courts
and playground.
 
Union Mills Learning Center
     
   
 
$23,000
 
Purchase a Fit Trail interactive system for the
Walking Trail, including cardio, strength, and
stretching stations. New landscaping and lighting
will provide a safe place for the community to
improve their health.
 
    
 
Active Living
   
 
Total 2019 Awards
    
 
$788,145
 
   
Chronic Disease
 
Programs, projects and services to 
prevent
 chronic
disease, provide screenings to 
identify
 disease in
early stages, or 
facilitate
 health improvement for
Rutherford County residents who already experience
diseases.
 
 Abounding Grace Ministries
       
$20,000
 
Operating expenses to help women in the jail
system recover from addictions and to stop
destructive lifestyles. Services include input on
smoking cessation, healthy eating, physical
activity, hygiene, and referrals to rehabilitation
services upon release.
 
    
Blue Ridge Hope
      
$15,000
 
A portion of the funding needed to engage a
Nurse Practitioner to offer screenings for blood
pressure, diabetes, and cholesterol. The NP
will offer education on chronic disease
prevention and management and connect
clients to local physicians when needed.
Services are offered on a sliding scale basis.
 
  
Chase Corner Ministries
  
      
$18,000
 
Provide emergency access to prescription
medications to manage chronic health
conditions for low income county residents.
 
Community Health Council of
    
Rutherford County
       
$10,000
 
The Community Health Council of Rutherford County,
provides the structure for the leadership of major
organizations to work effectively together to address our
county’s key health concerns. CHC facilitates and
promotes cancer screenings and financial assistance, Walk
with a Doc, Eating for Better Health classes and other
free programs to address broad health needs.
 
Rutherford County Transit
$25,000
 
Provide free transportation to food
pantries, medical appointments, cancer
treatment and dialysis, and the trail
system.
 
Foothills Health District
$70,550
 
Clinical services to treat Hepatitis C, including
administrative costs, education materials, and clinical
staff and supplies to test for and treat Hep C.  A Nurse
Practitioner will treat and follow the patients
throughout their treatment and secure the
medications needed.
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Hope Center of
Rutherford County
$25,809.41
 
To complete the renovation of a home to be used
as temporary housing for women with children
who struggle with substance use. Women receive
mentoring, employment assistance, counseling,
and referrals to providers for treatment and
recovery.
 
Pisgah Legal Services
$25,000
 
Partial funding to provide a FT Rutherford-based
health advocate to help people attain Affordable Care
Act insurance and provide navigation during upcoming
Medicare enrollment. Insurance coverage increases
the likelihood that people will seek preventive care
and adhere to treatment plans for chronic disease.
 
 
   
Rutherford County
  
Emergency Management
      
 $50,000
 
To provide supplies and equipment to enable
the Rutherford County HazMat team to protect
citizens from hazardous materials during a
major fire or chemical spill. HazMat reduces the
effects of chemicals that result in chronic
illnesses.
 
United Way of Rutherford County
     
      $13,000
 
Program and advertising costs for NC 2-1-1 to
connect Rutherford County citizens with services,
including food, mental health or substance use,
utilities, housing, medical care, shelter, and
housing. A contract employee will help promote
NC 2-1-1 to connect people in need to resources.
 
Yokefellow Service Center
$10,000
 
Provide medication assistance to low-income
Rutherford County residents. In addition to financial
assistance, counselors help patients understand the
priority for medications and advise them to seek other
low-cost medication programs, when applicable.
 
Chronic Disease
Total 2019 Awards
$282,359.41
 
   
 
Healthy Eating
 
Programs, projects and services which
increase access to healthy foods for all
segments of Rutherford County.
 
  
Basics Christian Ministries
       
$20,000
 
Operating support and to increase the
availability of nutritious, healthy foods to the
750-plus clients of this food pantry ministry and
to expand services to those in poverty.
 
 
 
Chase Corner Ministries
      
    
$1,225
 
To purchase two utility carts and shelving to
improve food storage and distribution.
Purchase staple items to supplement
emergency food needs for 50-100 families
each month.
 
Green River Baptist Association
       
$12,000
 
Flooring, security doors, and new lighting for
the facility where New Beginnings Soup
Kitchen prepares and serves 400-600 meals
each week.
 
Hickory Nut Gorge Outreach
      
$30,343.56
 
To provide 5-7 days of food, including fresh
fruits and vegetables, to clients each month.
To purchase technology to capture client
information and manage inventory and donor
data.
 
  Jericho Road Soup Kitchen
       
$15,000
 
To purchase supplies to prepare and deliver
185-200 people each week, including 35
homebound persons.
 
KidSenses InterACTIVE Museum
      
$25,000
 
To provide fun, nutrition-themed activities on
Fridays throughout the year. Be Smart-Eat Smart
programing will be used in the HealthWise
Nutrition Lab in the museum. Entrance to
KidSenses is free on the first Friday of each
month.
 
NC Cooperative Extension
Speedway to Healthy
$5,900
 
An educational walk through a gym-sized human
body for all 4
th
 grade students focused on
preventing obesity and chronic disease. 1,000
students in the county will attend at no charge
to the schools or students
.
 
New Beginnings Soup Kitchen
      
$10,000
 
Equipment, food, and supplies to serve
450-500 meals each week at Green River
Baptist Association.
 
   
Rutherford Building
Agricultural Relationships Now
       
BARN
      
 $20,000
 
A portion of the salary for a Rutherford County Local
Food System Coordinator and farmer’s market manager.
This position is responsible for building the utilization of
the Farmer’s Market by consumers and farmers.
Initiatives include bringing SNAP to the market for low-
income residents and increasing sales of local foods in
all demographics.
 
     
Rutherford County
      
Library Societ
y
       
$10,760
 
To purchase a mobile kitchen and lesson
plans for preparing and cooking meals. The
meals will include hydroponic produce grown
by the library. All ages will participate.
 
Rutherford County Schools
Education Foundation
$45,000
 
A district-wide, year-around Backpack
Coordinator, including office expenses. This
position oversees and gains community support
for the Backpack Program.
 
 
Rutherford County Schools
   
Education Foundation
      
$35,000
 
Purchase food for student Backpacks. This award, plus
generous contributions from the community, provides
meals and snacks each week for almost 1,000 students
in the county. Proceeds from the Foundation’s Annual
Golf Classic are added to this grant funding to supply
400 of these Backpacks each week.
 
Rutherford County
Senior Center
$50,000
 
Provide daily home-delivered, nutritious meals
for homebound persons who are unable to
purchase and prepare their own food.
 
   
 Washburn Community
     
Outreach Center
       
$20,000
 
Secure 8 mobile food distribution visits, purchase
fresh produce, milk and eggs, pay for utilities to
store those foods, and purchase a trailer to
transport food to the pantry.
 
 
 
 
Healthy Eating
 
Total 2019 Awards
 
  
$300,228.56
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Total 2019 Grant Awards
 
 
$1,370,732.97
 
Congratulations
to all
2019 Grant
Recipients!
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Follow
RHI Legacy Foundation on
Facebook to learn about
future events.
 
   
Tag RHI Legacy Foundation
         
 or use
       
#RHIGrants19
for your Healthy Connections photos.
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Honoring our 2019 grant recipients, we support projects promoting active lifestyles. Initiatives include programs like Camp Harmony for students with disabilities, Chase High School's athletic recovery center, and the development of the Rocky Broad Riverwalk by Chimney Rock Village. Other supported projects include a potential soccer and sports complex study by Rutherford County Government, enhanced gym equipment at Rutherford County Senior Center, and modern starting blocks for the Rutherford County Swim Team. Additionally, funding was provided to the Rutherford County Tourism Authority to expand paddling opportunities on the Broad River.


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  1. A Healthy Connection Honoring Our 2019 Grant Recipients

  2. Active Living Programs, projects and services which encourage or facilitate active lifestyles.

  3. Camp Harmony $5,500 Camp Harmony provides a 2-week summer day camp for students with disabilities. Students are paired with non-disabled buddies to increase social skills. The camp serves healthy meals and snacks to the campers.

  4. Chase High School $12,000 To purchase equipment and renovate space to create an athletic recovery and treatment center for student athletes who experience minor sports injuries.

  5. Chimney Rock Village $200,000 A portion of the funding needed to complete the Rocky Broad Riverwalk. The Riverwalk will connect Lake Lure and Chimney Rock Village and provide an avenue for additional recreation opportunities along the river.

  6. Rutherford County Government $7,500 To conduct a site selection and cost study for a potential Rutherford County soccer and sports complex.

  7. Rutherford County Senior Center $10,345 To purchase additional equipment for a newly renovated gym and workout center. The new equipment is focused on developing strength and flexibility for seniors.

  8. Rutherford County Swim Team $18,000 To replace the aging starting blocks in the pool at ICC. This equipment is needed for swim programs for youth and competitive high school swim meets.

  9. Rutherford County Tourism Authority $75,000 To increase paddling opportunities on the Broad River. The new access on US 221 will allow users to have safe, public access to the river and will encourage future greenway development.

  10. Rutherfordton Outdoor Coalition $35,000 To provide operating expenses to manage outdoor programs including hiking, walking, biking, paddling, and running. This group hosts the local Race Series and organizes volunteer efforts to maintain local trails and rivers. In early 2020, ROC could begin work with Active Routes to Schools, a statewide bike and pedestrian safety program.

  11. South Mountain Christian Camp $16,800 To provide registration fees for 80 Rutherford County youth who would not be able to attend a week of camp. SMCC offers a wide variety of outdoor experiences and healthy food during Camp week.

  12. Special Olympics $10,000 To reinstate Special Olympics in Rutherford County, free of cost to the participants. Special Olympics is a recreational competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Special Olympics will also provide medical screenings for the participants.

  13. Town of Forest City $175,000 To replace the rubberized topcoat on Summey Park Walking Track. The surface offers a low impact covering and good traction for individuals, community groups, schools, and clients participating in physical rehabilitation.

  14. Town of Rutherfordton $75,000 Renovation of Crestview Park, including tennis court improvements, the addition of pickleball, and resurfacing and adding LED lighting to the walking track.

  15. Town of Spindale $125,000 To provide a portion of the funding to create ADA access and safe connectivity between the Thermal Belt Rail Trail, the Spindale House and rest rooms, and the tennis courts and playground.

  16. Union Mills Learning Center $23,000 Purchase a Fit Trail interactive system for the Walking Trail, including cardio, strength, and stretching stations. New landscaping and lighting will provide a safe place for the community to improve their health.

  17. Active Living Total 2019 Awards $788,145

  18. Chronic Disease Programs, projects and services to prevent chronic disease, provide screenings to identify disease in early stages, or facilitate health improvement for Rutherford County residents who already experience diseases.

  19. Abounding Grace Ministries $20,000 Operating expenses to help women in the jail system recover from addictions and to stop destructive lifestyles. Services include input on smoking cessation, healthy eating, physical activity, hygiene, and referrals to rehabilitation services upon release.

  20. Blue Ridge Hope $15,000 A portion of the funding needed to engage a Nurse Practitioner to offer screenings for blood pressure, diabetes, and cholesterol. The NP will offer education on chronic disease prevention and management and connect clients to local physicians when needed. Services are offered on a sliding scale basis.

  21. Chase Corner Ministries $18,000 Provide emergency access to prescription medications to manage chronic health conditions for low income county residents.

  22. Community Health Council of Rutherford County $10,000 The Community Health Council of Rutherford County, provides the structure for the leadership of major organizations to work effectively together to address our county s key health concerns. CHC facilitates and promotes cancer screenings and financial assistance, Walk with a Doc, Eating for Better Health classes and other free programs to address broad health needs.

  23. Rutherford County Transit $25,000 Provide free transportation to food pantries, medical appointments, cancer treatment and dialysis, and the trail system.

  24. Foothills Health District $70,550 Clinical services to treat Hepatitis C, including administrative costs, education materials, and clinical staff and supplies to test for and treat Hep C. A Nurse Practitioner will treat and follow the patients throughout their treatment and secure the medications needed.

  25. Hope Center of Rutherford County $25,809.41 To complete the renovation of a home to be used as temporary housing for women with children who struggle with substance use. Women receive mentoring, employment assistance, counseling, and referrals to providers for treatment and recovery.

  26. Pisgah Legal Services $25,000 Partial funding to provide a FT Rutherford-based health advocate to help people attain Affordable Care Act insurance and provide navigation during upcoming Medicare enrollment. Insurance coverage increases the likelihood that people will seek preventive care and adhere to treatment plans for chronic disease.

  27. Rutherford County Emergency Management $50,000 To provide supplies and equipment to enable the Rutherford County HazMat team to protect citizens from hazardous materials during a major fire or chemical spill. HazMat reduces the effects of chemicals that result in chronic illnesses.

  28. United Way of Rutherford County $13,000 Program and advertising costs for NC 2-1-1 to connect Rutherford County citizens with services, including food, mental health or substance use, utilities, housing, medical care, shelter, and housing. A contract employee will help promote NC 2-1-1 to connect people in need to resources.

  29. Yokefellow Service Center $10,000 Provide medication assistance to low-income Rutherford County residents. In addition to financial assistance, counselors help patients understand the priority for medications and advise them to seek other low-cost medication programs, when applicable.

  30. Chronic Disease Total 2019 Awards $282,359.41

  31. Healthy Eating Programs, projects and services which increase access to healthy foods for all segments of Rutherford County.

  32. Basics Christian Ministries $20,000 Operating support and to increase the availability of nutritious, healthy foods to the 750-plus clients of this food pantry ministry and to expand services to those in poverty.

  33. Chase Corner Ministries $1,225 To purchase two utility carts and shelving to improve food storage and distribution. Purchase staple items to supplement emergency food needs for 50-100 families each month.

  34. Green River Baptist Association $12,000 Flooring, security doors, and new lighting for the facility where New Beginnings Soup Kitchen prepares and serves 400-600 meals each week.

  35. Hickory Nut Gorge Outreach $30,343.56 To provide 5-7 days of food, including fresh fruits and vegetables, to clients each month. To purchase technology to capture client information and manage inventory and donor data.

  36. Jericho Road Soup Kitchen $15,000 To purchase supplies to prepare and deliver 185-200 people each week, including 35 homebound persons.

  37. KidSenses InterACTIVE Museum $25,000 To provide fun, nutrition-themed activities on Fridays throughout the year. Be Smart-Eat Smart programing will be used in the HealthWise Nutrition Lab in the museum. Entrance to KidSenses is free on the first Friday of each month.

  38. NC Cooperative Extension Speedway to Healthy $5,900 An educational walk through a gym-sized human body for all 4thgrade students focused on preventing obesity and chronic disease. 1,000 students in the county will attend at no charge to the schools or students.

  39. New Beginnings Soup Kitchen $10,000 Equipment, food, and supplies to serve 450-500 meals each week at Green River Baptist Association.

  40. Rutherford Building Agricultural Relationships Now BARN $20,000 A portion of the salary for a Rutherford County Local Food System Coordinator and farmer s market manager. This position is responsible for building the utilization of the Farmer s Market by consumers and farmers. Initiatives include bringing SNAP to the market for low- income residents and increasing sales of local foods in all demographics.

  41. Rutherford County Library Society $10,760 To purchase a mobile kitchen and lesson plans for preparing and cooking meals. The meals will include hydroponic produce grown by the library. All ages will participate.

  42. Rutherford County Schools Education Foundation $45,000 A district-wide, year-around Backpack Coordinator, including office expenses. This position oversees and gains community support for the Backpack Program.

  43. Rutherford County Schools Education Foundation $35,000 Purchase food for student Backpacks. This award, plus generous contributions from the community, provides meals and snacks each week for almost 1,000 students in the county. Proceeds from the Foundation s Annual Golf Classic are added to this grant funding to supply 400 of these Backpacks each week.

  44. Rutherford County Senior Center $50,000 Provide daily home-delivered, nutritious meals for homebound persons who are unable to purchase and prepare their own food.

  45. Washburn Community Outreach Center $20,000 Secure 8 mobile food distribution visits, purchase fresh produce, milk and eggs, pay for utilities to store those foods, and purchase a trailer to transport food to the pantry.

  46. Healthy Eating Total 2019 Awards $300,228.56

  47. Total 2019 Grant Awards $1,370,732.97

  48. Congratulations to all 2019 Grant Recipients!

  49. Follow RHI Legacy Foundation on Facebook to learn about future events.

  50. Tag RHI Legacy Foundation or use #RHIGrants19 for your Healthy Connections photos.

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