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EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT Grants - $338,163 with co-investment of $126,213 (37%)
G R A N T S
FOOD & FARMING Grants - $372,450 with co-investment of $147,000 (40%) Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project
Blue Ridge Partnership for Children
Bounty & Soul
Children & Family Resource Center
McDowell Local Food Advisory Council
Region A Partnership for Children
Organic Growers School
Smart Start of Transylvania County
Organic Growers School as fiscal sponsor for WNC Food Justice Planning Initiative
Co-investors Bahnson-Armitage Fund, Carol Waggle Oliver Fund, Craig Family Foundation Fund, Dogwood Charitable Endowment Fund, Dr. Robert J. and Kimberly S. Reynolds Fund, Gretchen Batra Fund, John and Janet Garrett Charitable Fund, Mary Beth Allen Charitable Fund, Peterson Endowment Fund, Thomas L. and Phyllis Day Davis Fund, WNC Resolve Fund and two anonymous funds. "With the invaluable support from CFWNC, the Blue Ridge Partnership for Children has led the establishment of a cohesive Parent Education System across Avery, Mitchell and Yancey counties. Collaborating with local agencies - from Cooperative Extension centers that host registration/information portals, to agency staff becoming facilitators and early child care professionals supporting caregivers during sessions - this joint effort is transforming families in our community, one class at a time.” Jennifer Simpson Executive Director, Blue Ridge Partnership for Children
Polk County Government Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy The Utopian Seed Project
Co-investors Bahnson-Armitage Fund, Biltmore Estate Charitable Fund, Carol Waggle Oliver Fund, Dogwood Charitable Endowment Fund, Dr. Robert J. and Kimberly S. Reynolds Fund, Ero Fund, John and Janet Garrett Charitable Fund, Oliver Family Fund, WNC Resolve Fund and two anonymous funds. “The year-round farmers markets in Polk County are a vital community asset that supports new and beginning businesses, as well as secondary income for many households, including retirees. Access to fresh, locallygrown products, as well as handmade artisanal crafts, is healthy for community economic stability and physical well-being. Through the support of CFWNC, we have been able to host multiple fresh food tastings, a health fair, a local children's book author, and musicians. The relationship with CFWNC has been a positive one, and we hope to partner again in the future.” Dawn Jordan Polk County Agriculture Economic Development Director and Columbus Market Manager
2 / Year End Report 2022-2023 / cfwnc.org
