Union County Community Foundation

2024 Total Grants: $89,300

$3,900 to Alliance for Children to support the Early Childhood Education Agriculture Initiative.

$2,500 to Autism Society of North Carolina to help individuals with autism build fulfilling lives and to connect families to resources tailored to their needs.

$5,000 to Bridge to Recovery to provide scholarship assistance to Union County residents to access residential treatment for substance use disorders.

$8,000 to Charlotte Speech and Hearing Center to support free speech-language screenings for children in Union County.

$3,000 to Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas to provide financial assistance to families of Union County children receiving cancer treatment.

$7,500 to Community Health Services of Union County to provide at-home glucose testing strips, equipment and supplies to uninsured patients with diabetes.

$5,000 to the Council on Aging in Union County to provide durable medical equipment to aging adults in Union County to reduce fall risks and promote successful aging in place.

$5,900 to Food for Families NC to assist seniors by providing supplemental, tailored nutritional food delivered directly to their homes.

$5,000 to HealthQuest of Union County to purchase free prescription and over-the-counter medications for low-income residents in Union County.

$4,000 to Mephibosheth Farms Angelic Riders to provide therapeutic horseback riding sessions for children and adults with disabilities.

$5,000 to Special Olympics North Carolina to help Union County athletes develop new sports skills, build friendships, and participate in regular physical activity.

$10,000 to Turning Point to provide shelter and additional support services to victims of domestic violence and their dependent children.

$6,000 to the Union County Community Arts Council to support arts education programs for Union County students.

$2,500 to Union County Community Shelter to support their Winter Warming Station, which provides overnight shelter for individuals experiencing homelessness.

$2,500 to Union County Playmakers to support their production of three free performances for children at the Dowd Center Theatre in Monroe.

$10,000 to the Union County Public Education Foundation for the LIFT and the GROW grant programs, which provide financial assistance for innovative projects that benefit students.

$3,500 to Union-Anson Habitat for Humanity to support their urgent home repair program for eligible households in Union County.