241 Donors

$112,695 Goal

$24,833.81 Total Raised

Go to Karen Shore

Karen Shore

Text 2020LUI25 to 71777 to donate
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$0
Donors
0
Goal Amount
$250
Go to JoAnn Mure

JoAnn Mure

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Total Raised
$25.64
Donors
1
Goal Amount
$250
Go to Joe Mure

Joe Mure

Text 2020LUI38 to 71777 to donate
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$0
Donors
0
Goal Amount
$250
Go to Jenny Levins

Jenny Levins

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$0
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0
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$250
Go to Juli Moore

Juli Moore

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$0
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0
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$250
Go to Jenniffer Jamison

Jenniffer Jamison

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Total Raised
$297.35
Donors
18
Goal Amount
$250
Go to Suzanne Wegmiller

Suzanne Wegmiller

Text 2020LUI47 to 71777 to donate
Total Raised
$112.81
Donors
5
Goal Amount
$250
Go to Anita Turner

Anita Turner

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$0
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0
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$250
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Arlinda Murray

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$0
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0
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$250
Go to Sara Lewis

Sara Lewis

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$0
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0
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$250
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Mindy Rice

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$100
Donors
1
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$250
Go to PATRICIA BOCHEY

PATRICIA BOCHEY

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$0
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0
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$250
Go to Brandon Cassiano

Brandon Cassiano

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$0
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0
Goal Amount
$1,500
Go to Thomas Sherrod

Thomas Sherrod

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$0
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0
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$250
Go to Jackie Bumgarner

Jackie Bumgarner

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$0
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0
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$250
Go to Jill St.Clair

Jill St.Clair

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$0
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0
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$250
Go to Carolyn Lent

Carolyn Lent

Text 2020LUI41 to 71777 to donate
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$25.64
Donors
1
Goal Amount
$500
Go to Kimberly Wasson

Kimberly Wasson

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$0
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0
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$250
Go to PATRICIA BOCHEY

PATRICIA BOCHEY

Text 2020LUI45 to 71777 to donate
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$0
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0
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$250
Go to Karen Shore

Karen Shore

The Salvation Army

Organization Mission: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. Project: To send at-risk youth to Camp Walther Johnson to learn new skills and self-reliance while working on any emotional needs Impact: Continuing a long-standing Salvation Army service each summer, youth from many Salvation Army units all over the Carolinas come to camp, situated on High Rock Lake, for a week that can literally change their lives. Camp Walter Johnson's summer staff, under the leadership of Divisional Youth Secretary, is well-trained and works very hard to help campers grow and develop socially and spiritually; all while having fun with new friends from all across the two states. Camps generally last one week and attendance will vary beginning mid-June and lasting through August. Love United Iredell offers the perfect opportunity to identify children in Iredell County and sponsor an amazing experience at camp during the summer of 2020. Working in collaboration with partner agencies, The Salvation Army is determined to provide a life-changing trip for children who are living in at-risk circumstances. By lifting youth out of difficult environments and offering physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual care in a safe, fun, and loving environment, lives are literally transformed at Camp Walter Johnson. Participants receive excellent meals, secure & comfortable housing, exposure to team building & character building exercises, arts & crafts, and lots of structured outdoor activities with new friends. There are also opportunities for spiritual reflection and study. Transportation will be provided for the children going to Camp Walter Johnson and returning home. Through the support of the Iredell community, camp scholarships will be provided so that there is no expense for the low-income families selected. The camp fee per child is $250 per week. There is no additional cost for their food, shelter, and materials. Children learn new skills and self-reliance while trained counselors who understand the emotional needs and problems are able to help them to mature. Often, entire families receive benefits from these camping experiences through expanded services after the children return home. The benefit to the Iredell community after exposing children to this incredible camp experience is that they return home with a renewed confidence and spirit for positive growth as a productive citizen in school and their community. The Salvation Army is currently partnering with United Way, 5th Street Ministries Shelter, Power Cross Youth Ministries, Iredell Juvenile Court, and Piedmont Remediation to identify those young people, our neighbors, in need of this opportunity. Client Experience: Summer camp was my escape, my first taste of freedom, my safe haven. Without going into too many details of my past, I will simply say my childhood wasn't all about princesses and fairy tales. My family experienced some pretty intense issues that caused some pain. But, one day, a van from The Salvation Army pulled into my neighborhood. The driver was picking up neighborhood kids for a program at the local church. I stepped off the van into a chapel decorated in burgundy—from the red brick walls to burgundy pews to the burgundy carpeted floor. The chapel was filled with the sound of a brass band playing and smiling faces of people in weird navy blue uniforms. It wasn't long before this became my "church family." The youth leaders met with my mom after church and told her about Salvation Army after-school programs and music lessons, and that transportation and meals would be provided. Best of all, they told her about a summer camp my sister and I could attend. The topping on the cake: it would all be free. A few weeks later I was off to Camp Walter Johnson, the camp operated by The Salvation Army of North & South Carolina. When I stepped off the bus, no one knew about my family situation or judged me for any reason - I was only known as Ashley from Troutman in cabin B6. For that week, there were no worries of what I was going to eat or who I could play with. I only had one objective: be a kid. In that one week of camp I learned how to shoot a bow and arrow, perfect my swim strokes, how to make the ultimate s'more and the right way to hang my towel on a tree line so it wouldn't stink for the next day. I learned the best time to catch frogs was after a thunderstorm by the pool and if a male counselor was pushing the merry-go-around, I should hold on with TWO hands. That week, I met friends that I still talk with (or see on Facebook) years later. That one-week of camp was so instrumental in my life that I went back for several years. Finally when I was old enough, I attended Music Conservatory. I studied music for four weeks straight at Camp Walter Johnson. My major was band, my minor changed every year: drama, voice technique, piano, timbrels. I had music theory classes and choir. Simply put, it was band camp and I LOVED it. It gave me an outlet to express myself where words failed. I received more hands-on instruction then I did when I was in school. I tried to learn an instrument in public school but I had a learning disability, so it took me a little longer to read the notes. But at camp we had private lessons and my instructors would sit down with me one on one. By the end of four weeks I learned how to read bass and treble clef. I felt empowered. My journey didn't stop at Music Conservatory. When I felt like I gotten "too old" to attend camp I applied to work there. I always wanted to be a lifeguard so I applied. They not only hired me but they provided the training. They certified me as a lifeguard and a water safety instructor (swim instructor). Later, these certifications helped put me through college. Working as a lifeguard at summer camp might look glamorous but - let me tell you - it is not. Jobs like cleaning a bathroom after a long day, or emptying the skimmer baskets that clog up with hair, bugs, frogs and fabric fibers, kept me humble. And every kid is so excited to get to the pool that a group of 50 feels like 150. But, it did let me develop unique relationships with the kids. I could relate to these girls and boys because I understood, I'd been there. In ministering to them, I became blessed beyond belief and I just wanted to be someone that I never had in my household. Because of camp, I beat the odds. The Salvation Army invested in me when I felt I had nothing. It saved me from the statistics of what could have been and gave me a chance to live a successful life. So, when I graduated college, I wanted to help others who were struggling. I now work full time for The Salvation Army—and my journey started at camp More information on organization: https://www.salvationarmycarolinas.org/iredell/

Total Raised
$0
Goal Amount
$250
Go to JoAnn Mure

Please join me in sending 20 kids to Camp Walter Johnson this summer! Organization Mission: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. Project: To send at-risk youth to Camp Walter Johnson to learn new skills and self-reliance while working on any emotional needs Impact: Continuing a long-standing Salvation Army service each summer, youth from many Salvation Army units all over the Carolinas come to camp, situated on High Rock Lake, for a week that can literally change their lives. Camp Walter Johnson's summer staff, under the leadership of Divisional Youth Secretary, is well-trained and works very hard to help campers grow and develop socially and spiritually; all while having fun with new friends from all across the two states. Camps generally last one week and attendance will vary beginning mid-June and lasting through August. Love United Iredell offers the perfect opportunity to identify children in Iredell County and sponsor an amazing experience at camp during the summer of 2020. Working in collaboration with partner agencies, The Salvation Army is determined to provide a life-changing trip for children who are living in at-risk circumstances. By lifting youth out of difficult environments and offering physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual care in a safe, fun, and loving environment, lives are literally transformed at Camp Walter Johnson. Participants receive excellent meals, secure & comfortable housing, exposure to team building & character building exercises, arts & crafts, and lots of structured outdoor activities with new friends. There are also opportunities for spiritual reflection and study. Transportation will be provided for the children going to Camp Walter Johnson and returning home. Through the support of the Iredell community, camp scholarships will be provided so that there is no expense for the low-income families selected. The camp fee per child is $250 per week. There is no additional cost for their food, shelter, and materials. Children learn new skills and self-reliance while trained counselors who understand the emotional needs and problems are able to help them to mature. Often, entire families receive benefits from these camping experiences through expanded services after the children return home. The benefit to the Iredell community after exposing children to this incredible camp experience is that they return home with a renewed confidence and spirit for positive growth as a productive citizen in school and their community. The Salvation Army is currently partnering with United Way, 5th Street Ministries Shelter, Power Cross Youth Ministries, Iredell Juvenile Court, and Piedmont Remediation to identify those young people, our neighbors, in need of this opportunity. Client Experience: Summer camp was my escape, my first taste of freedom, my safe haven. Without going into too many details of my past, I will simply say my childhood wasn't all about princesses and fairy tales. My family experienced some pretty intense issues that caused some pain. But, one day, a van from The Salvation Army pulled into my neighborhood. The driver was picking up neighborhood kids for a program at the local church. I stepped off the van into a chapel decorated in burgundy ”from the red brick walls to burgundy pews to the burgundy carpeted floor. The chapel was filled with the sound of a brass band playing and smiling faces of people in weird navy blue uniforms. It wasn't long before this became my "church family." The youth leaders met with my mom after church and told her about Salvation Army after-school programs and music lessons, and that transportation and meals would be provided. Best of all, they told her about a summer camp my sister and I could attend. The topping on the cake: it would all be free. A few weeks later I was off to Camp Walter Johnson, the camp operated by The Salvation Army of North & South Carolina. When I stepped off the bus, no one knew about my family situation or judged me for any reason - I was only known as Ashley from Troutman in cabin B6. For that week, there were no worries of what I was going to eat or who I could play with. I only had one objective: be a kid. In that one week of camp I learned how to shoot a bow and arrow, perfect my swim strokes, how to make the ultimate s'more and the right way to hang my towel on a tree line so it wouldn't stink for the next day. I learned the best time to catch frogs was after a thunderstorm by the pool and if a male counselor was pushing the merry-go-around, I should hold on with TWO hands. That week, I met friends that I still talk with (or see on Facebook) years later. That one-week of camp was so instrumental in my life that I went back for several years. Finally when I was old enough, I attended Music Conservatory. I studied music for four weeks straight at Camp Walter Johnson. My major was band, my minor changed every year: drama, voice technique, piano, timbrels. I had music theory classes and choir. Simply put, it was band camp and I LOVED it. It gave me an outlet to express myself where words failed. I received more hands-on instruction then I did when I was in school. I tried to learn an instrument in public school but I had a learning disability, so it took me a little longer to read the notes. But at camp we had private lessons and my instructors would sit down with me one on one. By the end of four weeks I learned how to read bass and treble clef. I felt empowered. My journey didn't stop at Music Conservatory. When I felt like I had gotten "too old" to attend camp I applied to work there. I always wanted to be a lifeguard so I applied. They not only hired me but they provided the training. They certified me as a lifeguard and a water safety instructor (swim instructor). Later, these certifications helped put me through college. Working as a lifeguard at summer camp might look glamorous but - let me tell you - it is not. Jobs like cleaning a bathroom after a long day, or emptying the skimmer baskets that clog up with hair, bugs, frogs and fabric fibers, kept me humble. And every kid is so excited to get to the pool that a group of 50 feels like 150. But, it did let me develop unique relationships with the kids. I could relate to these girls and boys because I understood, I'd been there. In ministering to them, I became blessed beyond belief and I just wanted to be someone that I never had in my household. Because of camp, I beat the odds. The Salvation Army invested in me when I felt I had nothing. It saved me from the statistics of what could have been and gave me a chance to live a successful life. So, when I graduated college, I wanted to help others who were struggling. I now work for TSA/ More information on organization: https://www.salvationarmycarolinas.org/iredell/

Total Raised
$25.64
Goal Amount
$250
Go to Joe Mure

Organization Mission: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. Project: To send at-risk youth to Camp Walter Johnson to learn new skills and self-reliance while working on any emotional needs Impact: Continuing a long-standing Salvation Army service each summer, youth from many Salvation Army units all over the Carolinas come to camp, situated on High Rock Lake, for a week that can literally change their lives. Camp Walter Johnson's summer staff, under the leadership of Divisional Youth Secretary, is well-trained and works very hard to help campers grow and develop socially and spiritually; all while having fun with new friends from all across the two states. Camps generally last one week and attendance will vary beginning mid-June and lasting through August. Love United Iredell offers the perfect opportunity to identify children in Iredell County and sponsor an amazing experience at camp during the summer of 2020. Working in collaboration with partner agencies, The Salvation Army is determined to provide a life-changing trip for children who are living in at-risk circumstances. By lifting youth out of difficult environments and offering physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual care in a safe, fun, and loving environment, lives are literally transformed at Camp Walter Johnson. Participants receive excellent meals, secure & comfortable housing, exposure to team building & character building exercises, arts & crafts, and lots of structured outdoor activities with new friends. There are also opportunities for spiritual reflection and study. Transportation will be provided for the children going to Camp Walter Johnson and returning home. Through the support of the Iredell community, camp scholarships will be provided so that there is no expense for the low-income families selected. The camp fee per child is $250 per week. There is no additional cost for their food, shelter, and materials. Children learn new skills and self-reliance while trained counselors who understand the emotional needs and problems are able to help them to mature. Often, entire families receive benefits from these camping experiences through expanded services after the children return home. The benefit to the Iredell community after exposing children to this incredible camp experience is that they return home with a renewed confidence and spirit for positive growth as a productive citizen in school and their community. The Salvation Army is currently partnering with United Way, 5th Street Ministries Shelter, Power Cross Youth Ministries, Iredell Juvenile Court, and Piedmont Remediation to identify those young people, our neighbors, in need of this opportunity. Client Experience: Summer camp was my escape, my first taste of freedom, my safe haven. Without going into too many details of my past, I will simply say my childhood wasn't all about princesses and fairy tales. My family experienced some pretty intense issues that caused some pain. But, one day, a van from The Salvation Army pulled into my neighborhood. The driver was picking up neighborhood kids for a program at the local church. I stepped off the van into a chapel decorated in burgundy ”from the red brick walls to burgundy pews to the burgundy carpeted floor. The chapel was filled with the sound of a brass band playing and smiling faces of people in weird navy blue uniforms. It wasn't long before this became my "church family." The youth leaders met with my mom after church and told her about Salvation Army after-school programs and music lessons, and that transportation and meals would be provided. Best of all, they told her about a summer camp my sister and I could attend. The topping on the cake: it would all be free. A few weeks later I was off to Camp Walter Johnson, the camp operated by The Salvation Army of North & South Carolina. When I stepped off the bus, no one knew about my family situation or judged me for any reason - I was only known as Ashley from Troutman in cabin B6. For that week, there were no worries of what I was going to eat or who I could play with. I only had one objective: be a kid. In that one week of camp I learned how to shoot a bow and arrow, perfect my swim strokes, how to make the ultimate s'more and the right way to hang my towel on a tree line so it wouldn't stink for the next day. I learned the best time to catch frogs was after a thunderstorm by the pool and if a male counselor was pushing the merry-go-around, I should hold on with TWO hands. That week, I met friends that I still talk with (or see on Facebook) years later. That one-week of camp was so instrumental in my life that I went back for several years. Finally when I was old enough, I attended Music Conservatory. I studied music for four weeks straight at Camp Walter Johnson. My major was band, my minor changed every year: drama, voice technique, piano, timbrels. I had music theory classes and choir. Simply put, it was band camp and I LOVED it. It gave me an outlet to express myself where words failed. I received more hands-on instruction then I did when I was in school. I tried to learn an instrument in public school but I had a learning disability, so it took me a little longer to read the notes. But at camp we had private lessons and my instructors would sit down with me one on one. By the end of four weeks I learned how to read bass and treble clef. I felt empowered. My journey didn't stop at Music Conservatory. When I felt like I had gotten "too old" to attend camp I applied to work there. I always wanted to be a lifeguard so I applied. They not only hired me but they provided the training. They certified me as a lifeguard and a water safety instructor (swim instructor). Later, these certifications helped put me through college. Working as a lifeguard at summer camp might look glamorous but - let me tell you - it is not. Jobs like cleaning a bathroom after a long day, or emptying the skimmer baskets that clog up with hair, bugs, frogs and fabric fibers, kept me humble. And every kid is so excited to get to the pool that a group of 50 feels like 150. But, it did let me develop unique relationships with the kids. I could relate to these girls and boys because I understood, I'd been there. In ministering to them, I became blessed beyond belief and I just wanted to be someone that I never had in my household. Because of camp, I beat the odds. The Salvation Army invested in me when I felt I had nothing. It saved me from the statistics of what could have been and gave me a chance to live a successful life. So, when I graduated college, I wanted to help others who were struggling. I now work for TSA/ More information on organization: https://www.salvationarmycarolinas.org/iredell/

Total Raised
$0
Goal Amount
$250
Go to Jenny Levins

Please join me in helping to improve lives in our community by supporting the Iredell Friends of the Library. The Friends fund almost all of our programs, including the Summer Reading program that keeps kids engaged and learning during their time off of school. The library is a vital piece of any thriving community and touches the lives of so many people through their programs and services. All funds donated to the Iredell Friends of the Library go directly to funding these programs and keeping them free for everyone to attend.

Total Raised
$0
Goal Amount
$250
Go to Juli Moore

Organization Mission: Lifelong literacy and learning for residents of Iredell County Project: Increase awareness for the Summer Reading Program so more residents can be influenced positively by library programming. Impact: Our goal is to increase participation in the library's Summer Reading Program. During the previous summer we had 923 registrations and sponsored 177 programs to support literacy and creative learning. Total attendance for that summer was 4,568. We believe with this grant we could increase attendance by approximately 30%. This funding would also allow us to expand advertising efforts for the Summer Reading Program, create more valuable and quality programming, and hire additional performers. Client Experience: What did your child like most about the program/service? “My older son (5) loves visiting the library and picking out books :) we liked the programs and activities too!” “They loved activities & the workers they are all so sweet” “Crafts/incentives weekly drawings” “All the new books we discovered. She is four but she is pre reading.” “The t-shirt art class and bath bomb session” What could the library do to help your child continue to learn more? “My child is not reading yet but has become more attentive when I am reading. Continue your good work!” “You guys did so great at sparking their interest & imagination” “Continue offering the Summer Reading program as well as others and other activities throughout the year. We have enjoyed all the activities that you offered. They were able to be applied to the STEM concept.” More information on organization: https://iredell.lib.nc.us/298/Friends-of-the-Library

Total Raised
$0
Goal Amount
$250
Go to Jenniffer Jamison

I believe so much in this organization and its mission that I came to work for them. Please consider helping to fund this Love United Iredell Grant so we can offer Crosby Scholars Try-It Tuesday's Career Camps. Organization Mission: Inspiring success...together. Project: Expand the "Try It Tuesday" program for 10 - 12th graders to allow students to try out film making as a career path. Impact: When you were in Kindergarten, someone probably asked, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" The answers to that question probably were very simple and included titles that kids knew about through personal experience. "Teacher," "Fireman," "Movie Star," "Baseball Player" You never hear "I want to be a cardboard packaging designer working with supply chain management". Crosby Scholars works with middle and high school students to achieve their higher education goals, but first, we help students discover their interests and talents. We use summer career camps, career exploration tools, and aptitude testing and evaluation, to help students explore and understand the career opportunities available. When they get to 12th grade and are asked the question again, "What do you want to do when you grow up?" our students will have experiences that will allow them to better answer. This summer Crosby Scholars is partnering with Mitchell Community College, Iredell Statesville School System and Mooresville Soup Kitchen to offer 7 different day camps, where students can explore careers in Engineering, Healthcare, Public Safety, Information Technology, Business Agriculture and Sustainability, and Culinary Arts. We call this program "Try It Tuesday". Participating in the Love United Iredell campaign will allow us to offer additional programming. With grant funds, we will create a 2 day, Try It Tuesday that will train students and Crosby Staff in the field of filmmaking and video production. You cannot turn on a television, pick up a smartphone or log into a computer without seeing digital video content. Our goal is to help our students 1. Obtain knowledge about the Filmmaking Industry & available careers 2. Become a critical viewer 3. Learn how to create and edit film/video content. 4. Work as a team to create video content for Crosby Scholars' Website 5. Continue to create video content for school & other non-profit groups. Additional benefits of the program will include team building, leadership and the ability to create content to build their resume or portfolio. We will also encourage the students to use what they learn to apply for scholarships, be a good consumer and share their experience with other non-profit agencies in the form of community service projects. Client Experience: Since 2015 Crosby Scholars has helped students and parents in Iredell County. We don't often see the direct impact of our efforts. Success for us is seeing a student experience an "A-Ha Moment". Understanding a process, clearly seeing a path for the future, or connecting to something they did not know they could achieve. Two of these moments stand out. Nikkie, a Statesville High School student, whose parents are from Iran, had her "A-Ha Moment" while speaking on behalf of Crosby Scholars to a host for a local radio station. While typically a quiet person, she enjoyed being interviewed and telling her story. She then had the opportunity to speak to one of our corporate sponsors. She told her story of how she wanted to study computer science so she could help people connect over long distances. Nikkie won the very first ASPIRE video scholarship that Crosby Scholars awarded. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kL9ymb_azNI&feature=youtu.be By the end of her senior year, through connections and opportunities with Crosby Scholars, she was accepted into her school and program of choice and also offered a paid internship by that corporate sponsor for the summer between high school and college. John, a Lake Norman High School student, in the summer of 2017 attended the career camp that was offered, based on the generosity of a community grant, the camp was a week-long career camp that year. Each day the students would learn about a different career at different locations across Iredell County. John's "A-Ha Moment" happened on Thursday while sitting in a session about IT networking and computers. John went home with a spark and an interest in computers. He learned that he could build a computer. Something that seemed so mysterious and out of reach was broken down into understandable parts. After the camp was over, John spent the rest of that summer exploring computer parts, software and hardware components. He was given a budget by his parents and after much research, he settled on the parts he needed within the budget to produce a computer. By the end of the summer, John built a computer. These are just 2 of the students that have shared the impact that Crosby Scholars in our community. It might be years before we see the impact of the experiences we are offering our students and their families. Career exploration is just one part of this program. More information on organization: https://www.crosbyscholarsiredell.org/

Total Raised
$297.35
Goal Amount
$250
Go to Suzanne Wegmiller

Could you give $5 or $10 to help us meet our goal? Organization Mission: Inspiring success...together. Project: Expand the "Try It Tuesday" program for 12th graders to allow students to try out film making as a career path. Impact: When you were in Kindergarten, someone probably asked, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" The answers to that question probably were very simple and included titles that kids knew about through personal experience. "Teacher," "Fireman," "Movie Star," "Baseball Player" You never hear "I want to be a cardboard packaging designer working with supply chain management". Crosby Scholars works with middle and high school students to achieve their higher education goals, but first, we help students discover their interests and talents. We use summer career camps, career exploration tools, and aptitude testing and evaluation, to help students explore and understand the career opportunities available. When they get to 12th grade and are asked the question again, "What do you want to do when you grow up?" our students will have experiences that will allow them to better answer. This summer Crosby Scholars is partnering with Mitchell Community College, Iredell Statesville School System and Mooresville Soup Kitchen to offer 7 different day camps, where students can explore careers in Engineering, Healthcare, Public Safety, Information Technology, Business Agriculture and Sustainability, and Culinary Arts. We call this program "Try It Tuesday". Participating in the Love United Iredell campaign will allow us to offer additional programming. With grant funds, we will create a 2 day, Try It Tuesday that will train students and Crosby Staff in the field of filmmaking and video production. You cannot turn on a television, pick up a smartphone or log into a computer without seeing digital video content. Our goal is to help our students 1. Obtain knowledge about the Filmmaking Industry & available careers 2. Become a critical viewer 3. Learn how to create and edit film/video content. 4. Work as a team to create video content for Crosby Scholars' Website 5. Continue to create video content for school & other non-profit groups. Additional benefits of the program will include team building, leadership and the ability to create content to build their resume or portfolio. We will also encourage the students to use what they learn to apply for scholarships, be a good consumer and share their experience with other non-profit agencies in the form of community service projects. Client Experience: Since 2015 Crosby Scholars has helped students and parents in Iredell County. We don't often see the direct impact of our efforts. Success for us is seeing a student experience an "A-Ha Moment". Understanding a process, clearly seeing a path for the future, or connecting to something they did not know they could achieve. Two of these moments stand out. Nikkie, a Statesville High School student, whose parents are from Iran, had her "A-Ha Moment" while speaking on behalf of Crosby Scholars to a host for a local radio station. While typically a quiet person, she enjoyed being interviewed and telling her story. She then had the opportunity to speak to one of our corporate sponsors. She told her story of how she wanted to study computer science so she could help people connect over long distances. Nikkie won the very first ASPIRE video scholarship that Crosby Scholars awarded. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kL9ymb_azNI&feature=youtu.be By the end of her senior year, through connections and opportunities with Crosby Scholars, she was accepted into her school and program of choice and also offered a paid internship by that corporate sponsor for the summer between high school and college. John, a Lake Norman High School student, in the summer of 2017 attended the career camp that was offered, based on the generosity of a community grant, the camp was a week-long career camp that year. Each day the students would learn about a different career at different locations across Iredell County. John's "A-Ha Moment" happened on Thursday while sitting in a session about IT networking and computers. John went home with a spark and an interest in computers. He learned that he could build a computer. Something that seemed so mysterious and out of reach was broken down into understandable parts. After the camp was over, John spent the rest of that summer exploring computer parts, software and hardware components. He was given a budget by his parents and after much research, he settled on the parts he needed within the budget to produce a computer. By the end of the summer, John built a computer. These are just 2 of the students that have shared the impact that Crosby Scholars in our community. It might be years before we see the impact of the experiences we are offering our students and their families. Career exploration is just one part of this program. More information on organization: https://www.crosbyscholarsiredell.org/

Total Raised
$112.81
Goal Amount
$250
Go to Anita Turner

Organization Mission: Our mission is to create stress-free zones in the classroom for bullied youth, by fueling purpose, and extinguishing defeat. Project: To purchase a metal frame building that will provide space for bully prevention/intervention, mediation and literacy/tutoring services. Impact: This project will be able to assist students from local elementary/middle schools to be able to provide intervention and mediation services to help students focus on academics instead of aggressive behavior. Client Experience: Our bullying prevention and intervention program were requested by a local principal that was experiencing bullying issues with a number of students at their school. While working with the students during mentoring sessions to resolve bullying problems we found that the majority of the aggressive behaviors were from students that we struggling in academics, especially reading and math. The students are in need of a place to be able to have group and one on one tutoring, to help build a strong literacy program for students that are in need of academic help. More information on organization: https://www.facebook.com/AfterShock429/

Total Raised
$0
Goal Amount
$250
Go to Arlinda Murray

Organization Mission: Our mission is to create stress-free zones in the classroom for bullied youth, by fueling purpose, and extinguishing defeat. Project: To purchase a metal frame building that will provide space for bully prevention/intervention, mediation and literacy/tutoring services. Impact: This project will be able to assist students from local elementary/middle schools to be able to provide intervention and mediation services to help students focus on academics instead of aggressive behavior. Client Experience: Our bullying prevention and intervention program were requested by a local principal that was experiencing bullying issues with a number of students at their school. While working with the students during mentoring sessions to resolve bullying problems we found that the majority of the aggressive behaviors were from students that we struggling in academics, especially reading and math. The students are in need of a place to be able to have group and one on one tutoring, to help build a strong literacy program for students that are in need of academic help. More information on organization: https://www.facebook.com/AfterShock429/

Total Raised
$0
Goal Amount
$250
Go to Sara Lewis

Love United Iredell is a powerful 14 day fundraising competition that unites a community around local causes and nonprofits. Love United Iredell is a great way to find out about many different local organizations and projects. I support this project because it aligns with my own personal beliefs! Please join me in donating to toward improving Iredell County. Thanks for donating towards improving Iredell County lives!

Total Raised
$0
Goal Amount
$250
Go to Mindy Rice

Organization Mission: To improve the quality of life for youth and families in the community by providing services that promote community prosperity, physical health and by offering programs and cultural events which preserve the African American heritage. Project: To preserve an important and pivotal building in the african-american history in Statesville, the Chestnut Grove Community Center. Impact: The Leadership Statesville Class of 2020 would like to participate in the Love United Iredell campaign to help preserve the Chestnut Grove Community Center. The project will provide financial resources for renovations, preserve the African-American history in Statesville and create an upgraded user friendly community space. The Chestnut Community Center was originally a Rosenwald elementary school for the African-American children in the area. Booker T. Washington of the Tuskegee Institute and Julius Rosenwald, philanthropist and president of Sears Roebuck, built state-of-the art schools for African-American children across the South. The effort has been called the most important initiative to advance black education in the early 20th century. Attending a Rosenwald School put a student at the vanguard of education for southern African-American children. The architecture of the schools was a tangible statement of the equality of all children, and their programming made them a focal point of community identity and aspirations. The Leadership Statesville Class of 2020 would like preserve not only the building that the community now owns but also keep the history alive of the African-American families that attended the school and made memories. Client Experience: When our Leadership Statesville group visited the site in October, I was very impressed with what the folks at the Chestnut Grove community center had done in the past to preserve this very important piece of history. They went to great lengths to purchase this former school property and have done a remarkable job on a very small budget. Having grown up in Iredell County, I knew very little about the history of this property. I think it's important to assist this group with renovations and maintenance so they can continue their mission and to educate more folks about the past. Bryan Shoemaker, EnergyUnited & Leadership Statesville Class 2020 More information on organization: https://www.facebook.com/chestnutgrovecenter/

Total Raised
$100
Goal Amount
$250
Go to PATRICIA BOCHEY

PATRICIA BOCHEY

Veterans Heart Group

Love United Iredell is a powerful 14 day fundraising competition that unites a community around local causes and nonprofits. Love United Iredell is a great way to find out about many different local organizations and projects. I support this project because it aligns with my own personal beliefs! Please join me in donating to toward improving Iredell County. Thanks for donating towards improving Iredell County lives!

Total Raised
$0
Goal Amount
$250
Go to Brandon Cassiano

Brandon Cassiano

Purple Heart Homes Inc.

Purple Heart Homes is an AMAZING non-profit out of Statesville that provides a service that deserves larger recognition. When a Veteran returns home and finds their home isn't equipped to handle their new needs, Purple Heart Homes is there to make sure that, no matter the injury, EVERY Veteran gets to thrive. Help me support Purple Heart Homes by donating through the #LoveUnitedIredell fundraising campaign so they can help as many Service-Connected Disabled and Aging Veterans as possible.

Total Raised
$0
Goal Amount
$1,500
Go to Thomas Sherrod

Organization Mission: Speak Life and Live's general purpose is to provide supportive social services that strengthen the family, promote well-being and inspire women to live at a higher level by encouraging them to walk in faith and God's redeeming love. Project: To help 20 students attend the GEMS program. Our goal is to make these life preparatory skills available to all students regardless of their socioeconomic status. Impact: Growing Empowering Mentoring for Success (G.E.M.S.), a program designed to empower and provide adequate tools and encouragement to help individuals become successful in their lives and society. Participants learn and have the opportunity to explore successful leadership strategies and acquire a broad understanding of the meaning of leadership and the qualities of a leader such as: A stronger and stable sense of self and others' view of themselves. Healthy habits that will help reduce health problems in the future and increase longevity Effective communication skills Bullying, self-awareness, reaction, and positive relationship Conflict resolution support and teach participants negotiating and decisions making skills that will increase responsibility and self-directed behaviors. These funds will allow Speak Life and Live to provide the Gems program which spans from 6-8 weeks with 3 different sessions and is open to girls aged 5 – 19. Client Experience: "I really enjoyed G.E.M.S. class. It was a confidence booster for myself and my daughter. It helped me get through things with her such as the importance of good hygiene. Also, it helped build my self-confidence. If gave me the opportunity to evaluate myself, and it showed me I am a gem!" ~ G.E.M.S. for Moms participant "I enjoyed the gems class. It gave me the opportunity to examine myself. With all the bullying in my school, It helped me build my self-confidence. I now know I am a beautiful, shiny stone." ~ G.E.M.S. student participant More information on organization: lesliespeaklife.com/gems.html

Total Raised
$0
Goal Amount
$250
Go to Jackie Bumgarner

Organization Mission: The MISSION of Dove House is to minimize trauma to child victims of sexual abuse and their non-offending family members by providing a centralized, safe and child-friendly facility from which a multidisciplinary team (MDT) conducts investigation and intervention activities; to advocate for and support child victims and non-offending family members by representing their interest throughout the process, promoting appropriate therapies and making referrals to community resources as needed; and to enhance the process for optimal case resolution. Project: To support and reinforce the Safety First program, presented to to all 1st and 5th grade students in Iredell and Alexander Counties in order to promote body safety, and educate children on abuse prevention strategies. The program also covers internet safety for the 5th grade students. Impact: The Safety First Program focuses on the Education and Prevention of child abuse in a classroom setting with a power point slide show presented by Dove House Community Outreach Coordinator, Allegra Hope. Prior to August of 2016, the entire focus of Dove House has been on intervention services. This program is presented to all 1st and 5th grade students in Iredell-Statesville Schools, the Mooresville Graded Schools, Pine Lake Prep and American Renaissance. This is a vital program that has been approved by each school board in effort to protect the children in our community. The $5,000 funding by Love United Iredell will help residents of Iredell County by educating these young students on the subject of child sexual abuse and its prevention, and by providing marketing resources such as posters, flyers and other materials to reinforce the program. The successful prosecution rate of child sexual abuse was less than 20% prior to Dove House opening. Since opening in September of 2002, and every year since, the successful prosecution rate has been close to 90%. Our communities in Iredell County are safer as a result, as perpetrators of these heinous crimes against children are spending time behind bars instead of re-offending. Client Experience: We recently had a 5th grade female student disclose her being sexually abused by her stepfather after the Safety First presentation in her classroom. She thanked the presenter for helping her to realize what happened to her was not normal and should be reported. *Due to the strict confidentiality of our client population, we are prevented from sharing any names or photos of the children. More information on organization: https://www.dovehousecac.org/

Total Raised
$0
Goal Amount
$250
Go to Jill St.Clair

Jill St.Clair

Love United Iredell is a powerful 14 day fundraising competition that unites a community around local causes and nonprofits. Love United Iredell is a great way to find out about many different local organizations and projects. I support this project because it aligns with my own personal beliefs! Please join me in donating to toward improving Iredell County. Thanks for donating towards improving Iredell County lives!

Total Raised
$0
Goal Amount
$250
Go to Carolyn Lent

Carolyn Lent

Love United Iredell is a powerful 14 day fundraising competition that unites a community around local causes and nonprofits. Love United Iredell is a great way to find out about many different local organizations and projects. I support this project because it aligns with my own personal beliefs! Please join me in donating to toward improving Iredell County. Thanks for donating towards improving Iredell County lives!

Total Raised
$25.64
Goal Amount
$500
Go to Kimberly Wasson

Kimberly Wasson

Love United Iredell is a powerful 14 day fundraising competition that unites a community around local causes and nonprofits. Love United Iredell is a great way to find out about many different local organizations and projects. I support this project because it aligns with my own personal beliefs! Please join me in donating to toward improving Iredell County. Thanks for donating towards improving Iredell County lives!

Total Raised
$0
Goal Amount
$250
Go to PATRICIA BOCHEY

PATRICIA BOCHEY

Love United Iredell is a powerful 14 day fundraising competition that unites a community around local causes and nonprofits. Love United Iredell is a great way to find out about many different local organizations and projects. I support this project because it aligns with my own personal beliefs! Please join me in donating to toward improving Iredell County. Thanks for donating towards improving Iredell County lives!

Total Raised
$0
Goal Amount
$250