Raleigh, NC – Fourteen nonprofit organizations in North and South Carolina have received one-year grants totaling $503,997 from the CCME Foundation, a nonprofit organization that supports health care quality improvement in the Carolinas. The CCME Foundation Grant Review Team selected the awardees based on each project’s impact on health care improvement and ability to provide access for individuals and communities, particularly those who are uninsured and underserved. The 2024-2025 grant year awardees are:

Caregiver Mental Wellness, Inc., Concord, NC   $12,148
Expansion of caregiver training content and programming online throughout North Carolina, with the plan to share it with other organizations including government agencies, Medicaid outreach programs, assisted living facilities, and other caregiver-related nonprofits.

McLeod Health Foundation, Florence, SC   $48,077
Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) program in Marion County, a nationwide community health program that provides regular home visits by nurses to low-income, first-time mothers from pregnancy through the child’s second birthday.

Bridges of Hope, North Charleston, SC   $7,500
Expansion of Stepping Stones Grief Support Program for children and caregivers, empowering grieving children, teens, and families to connect, heal, and grow after a significant death.

Greenville Free Medical Clinic, Greenville, SC   $50,000
Expansion of comprehensive free clinic health care services in rural areas of Greenville County.

Dementia Alliance of North Carolina, Raleigh, NC   $39,858
Implementation of Accepting the Challenge, a training program to enhance skills, reduce stress, and improve care through lectures and interactive demonstrations, to include Spanish translation to support the growing Hispanic community across the state of North Carolina.

SouthLight Healthcare, Raleigh, NC   $50,000
Addition of a social determinants of health (SDOH) coordinator to assist clients diagnosed with substance use and/or mental health disorders. The SDOH coordinator will conduct SDOH screenings, access community support and resources, and refer clients to additional services.

Unity Health on Main, Greenville, SC   $45,314
Implementation of a science-based, family-focused health education and coaching program in English and Spanish geared toward underserved and uninsured families experiencing weight management and behavioral issues that put them at risk of developing physical and mental health conditions.

Anderson Free Clinic, Anderson, SC   $18,350
Wellness Initiative that ensures continuous, cost-free access to nutritious foods to patients living in documented food deserts; includes cooking classes, recipes, and supplies to help patients integrate healthier foods into daily life.

Hunger and Health Coalition, Boone, NC   $20,000
Increased capabilities for Wrap-Around Services, nutritional food and medication distribution with educational materials to establish healthy habits for High County residents free of charge.

Cabarrus Public Health Interest, Kannapolis, NC   $50,000
Expansion of Lifestyle Medicine program, an evidence-based approach and medical specialty program that prevents and treats chronic conditions in the Hispanic community including cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, and obesity.

Trellis Supportive Care, Winston-Salem, NC   $12,750
Full-day caregiver training with lessons on advanced care planning, practical caregiver skill development, self-care and stress management, and community resources.

Hospice and Home Care Foundation of North Carolina, Raleigh, NC   $50,000
Development, pilot and roll-out of an industry recommended standardized training curriculum and onboarding model for use by licensed home care agencies in the Carolinas with newly hired in-home aides to ensure workers have the knowledge, skills, and competencies to provide safe, quality care.

Western Carolina Medical Society, Asheville, NC   $50,000
Increased access to specialty health care for older adults in Western North Carolina through enrollment in Project Access and screening for social determinants of health.

Veterans Bridge Home, Charlotte, NC   $50,000
Creation of a veteran-connected community in Columbia, South Carolina, and the greater Midlands region through development of a local network that employs existing technology, establishes training, and creates sustained and accountable relationships via a collective impact model.

“We are thrilled to support these 14 dedicated and amazing organizations and help fund their efforts to improve health care in their communities,” said CCME Foundation Chairman Donald J. DiPette, MD.

“The Foundation is now in its fourth year of awarding grants, and each year we grow more and more in awe of the amazing work these organizations do,” said Constellation President and CEO Steven Martin. “It’s an honor to support these critical initiatives that help improve the health of the people and communities in the Carolinas.”

The CCME Foundation was established in 2018 and is sponsored by Constellation Quality Health, a separate nonprofit organization celebrating its 41st anniversary as a health care quality consultancy in the Carolinas. Since its inception, the Foundation has awarded $1,536,533 in grants.