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The Albemarle Foundation awarded grants to celebrate the City of Kings Mountain's 150th anniversary and invest in its future. Twenty-one organizations were awarded grants, prioritizing initiatives that are seeking to advance workforce readiness and community resilience:

Earl Scruggs Center

Support will go toward the "Healing Waters: A History of Cleveland County’s Mineral Springs" exhibit, which explores the history of medical tourism in Cleveland County

Washington Outreach Ministries

Assistance to combat hunger through education, advocacy, partnerships, and distribution of food and essential resources to those most in need

Kings Mountain Crisis Ministry

Provide critical assistance to vulnerable residents of Kings Mountain facing financial crises, including help with utility bills, rent, food and clothing

Cleveland County Cares

Resources will bolster the iSMILE program, addressing the social, economic and environmental needs of underserved and isolated elderly residents in the community

Kings Mountain Rotary Foundation- Boy Scout Troop 92

Funding to enable the purchase of canoes and supplies for annual scouting trips and leadership development experiences

Cleveland County Habitat for Humanity

Technology enhancements and security upgrades for staff equipment and ReStore building

Feeding Kids Cleveland County

Contributions will provide food and book boxes during school breaks and weekend food bags for students living in food-insecure homes across Cleveland County

Boys & Girls Club of Cleveland County

Expansion of after-school and summer enrichment programming across two sites serving Kings Mountain students

Kings Mountain YMCA

Resources to strengthen after-school programming by expanding opportunities for children ages 5-12, in collaboration with offsite organizations to address growing community needs

Communities in Schools of Cleveland County

Assistance for relationship-building programs to students at four locations, offering services for basic needs, healthcare, mental health, tutoring and other support to eliminate barriers to success

Cleveland County Board of Education Support for "Launching Literacy Leaders," an innovative kindergarten orientation day which combines early literacy activities with future-ready workforce skills

Cleveland County Board of Education

Support to strengthen the Cleveland County Career and Technical Education Work-Based Learning Internship Program, providing valuable opportunities for high school students

Cleveland County Crime Stoppers

Contributions will fund programming that promotes community safety and fosters a secure environment for living, working and recreation

Piedmont Council Boy Scouts of America

Financial support for Cleveland County scouts attending summer camp

The W.A. Mauney Historic Home Foundation

Support will facilitate the restoration of the Historic W.A. Mauney Homeplace in Kings Mountain

Hospice of Cleveland County

Resources will enhance critical infrastructure to ensure the delivery of top-quality care for hospice patients

Justice Ministries

Assistance for the local expansion of support for survivors of human trafficking and sexual exploitation

Healthcare Foundation of Cleveland County

Funding for the establishment of four life jacket loaner stations to promote water safety in Cleveland County

Gabe Devoe Foundation

Enhance programming that improves literacy skills and fosters a love of reading among young students in underserved communities

Children’s Cancer Partners of The Carolinas Inc

Support will provide comprehensive resources and compassionate care for Cleveland County families whose children are battling cancer

Kings Mountain Scholarship Fund

Aid will fund a scholarship for a deserving Kings Mountain High School student