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$5,000 to support the patient advocacy program for older adults facing cancer in Lewisville and Clemmons. The program helps secure in-kind medication assistance programs and also provides direct financial assistance for emergency unmet cancer treatment needs.
$5,000 to provide additional equipment that is now necessary for the new facility to meet health and safety requirements under COVID-19 to ensure the continued good health of volunteers and clients.
$7,500 to improve access to mental and behavioral health services for children and families in Clemmons and Lewisville. Funds will specifically be used for clinical scholarships to provide therapy sessions for eligible local clients without insurance or who are unable to pay fees.
$5,000 to provide 5 locally-serving nonprofits with an organizational assessment to identify strengths and areas for improvement. The grant will also provide a training credit for training in response to need identified.
$4,500 to sustain programs that support middle school and college students, provide COVID-19 health education, and deliver PPE to businesses and families in the local Hispanic community.
$5,000 to fund various medical expenses such as spay/neutering, de-worming, and vaccinations to prepare dogs and cats for expedited adoptions.
$5,000 to provide vaccines, flea medications, a free wellness clinic, and spay and neutering surgeries for low-income pet owners in Clemmons and Lewisville.
$7,500 to conduct risk assessments with West Forsyth High School students. This will allow for early identification of social, emotional, and behavioral health needs as well as other risks in an effort to connect students to needed treatment and other resources and supports. This program will begin after students are able to return to school.
$5,000 to provide direct emergency assistance and relief to Clemmons and Lewisville residents for needs not otherwise covered by government programs.
$3,750 to support the Charitable Care program that improves access to hospice care for low-income, uninsured, and under insured local patients.
$5,000 to support pediatric patients locally at Brenner Children’s Hospital through art, music, and creative writing experience to nurture their minds and spirits while encouraging positive healthcare experiences.
$7,500 to support a “Book Build”, providing more than 300 new books for Lewisville Elementary School. The program also includes an author visit to the school and assistance with getting the books cataloged for check out.
Two grants totaling $7,775 in support of the patient advocacy program and a survivorship wellness program. The patient advocacy program works closely with cancer patients to reduce barriers in accessing critical treatment support and care. The survivorship wellness program will offer an array of opportunities to engage healthy living and eating through cooking, yoga, and nature walks.
$10,000 for PPE equipment of students enrolling in the new Fire Academy at West Forsyth High School. Participants in the fire academy will earn the appropriate credentials and training to become a career or volunteer firefighter.
$4,025 to support community engagement activities through Age-Friendly Forsyth in Clemmons and Lewisville, a program that addresses specific needs like physical and mental health, accessibility and mobility, and social engagement of aging adults (60 and older).
$3,029 for the Middle School Achievers Program serving 67 ESL (English as Second Language) students at Clemmons Middle School.The program includes topics such as the importance of learning English, best-effort participation in the classroom, personal development, self-reflection, and goal setting.
$7,500 to help cover medical expenses to prepare dogs and cats for adoption. Covering expenses like spay/neuter surgery, de-worming, microchip, and vaccinations will expedite successful adoptions.
$5,000 to provide special tools to K-12 students with unique low vision needs. Tools may include adaptive aids and smart devices to enhance their core literacy skills. The solutions foster greater access to independent learning and improve readiness for college and career success.
$5,000 to assist uninsured and under-insured ,low-income breast cancer patients obtain life-saving medical treatments.
Two grants totaling $12,880 to expand two programs in Clemmons and Lewisville. Additional aging adults will now receive Meals-on-Wheels deliveries. Also, the grant will help fund a part-time local ResourceSpecialist to provide supportive resources and services for aging adults and their caregivers.
$5,000 to assist aging adults with the cost of materials to complete minor home repairs and modifications, and transportation assistance for doctor’s appointments, medical treatments, and other essential needs.
$10,000 to create a Group Respite Program at theJerry Long YMCA for caregivers of an aging spouse or family member.
The Clemmons Community Foundation grantees are required to submit progress reports on the status of grants and their transformational efforts within the community. For multiyear grants, some periodic reporting is necessary before subsequent year grant is awarded. All required reporting is outlined in the grant agreements.
If you have received a grant from the Clemmons Community Foundation, please refer to your award letter to see what is required. We rely on our community partners’ candor in the practices that resulted in not only success, but also improvements that may be explored in the future. Reports should include your anticipated outcomes as well as the short-term and long-term results. Grantees can complete reports through the foundation's online grant portal.
For information about grant reporting e-mail our Program Officer Greg Keener at greg@clemmonsfoundation.org.
