SECU Foundation recently awarded a $40,000 grant to Carolina Cross Connection (CCC), a non-profit located in Gastonia that supports the needs of the elderly, disabled, and low-resourced residents of Western North Carolina with home repair projects to address safety and accessibility. The funding will help the organization ensure greater reach of services across populations in the northwest region of the state.
Carolina Cross Connection has been partnering with local agencies to provide services for North Carolina communities since 1987. The organization enlists the help of youth and adults across the state who volunteer their time at one of CCC’s camp locations to assist residents in 11 counties. CCC has completed over 17,880 projects and hosted more than 30,400 volunteers to date.
“This is a wonderful organization that demonstrates social responsibility in a powerful way,” said Scott Southern, SECU Foundation director of grants administration. “Their work shows great care and concern for the health and well-being of our neighbors and keeping our communities strong. We are so pleased to help Carolina Cross Connection strengthen and expand their efforts to more residents in this region.”