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More than 51 health and wellness projects that will be facilitated by non-profit organizations in Rutherford County have received grants totaling $1 million. Those grants were given as the RHI Legacy Foundation's first grant cycle, and were presented during a dinner reception held recently at the Performing Arts and Conference Center at Isothermal Community College. Originally the grant cycle was going to provide $500,000 for health and wellness projects. However, adjustments in the funding were made after it was realized that many of the projects had longer timelines than 2015. "RHI Legacy is excited about the opportunity to provide funding through the Foundation this evening of more than $1 million to organizations in our community addressing health and wellness needs," said Matt Bright, chairman of RHI Legacy Inc. "The asset base allowing RHI Legacy, which formerly was Rutherford Hospital Inc., to make this significant contribution is a result of the recent joint venture with Duke LifePoint. More importantly, we want to recognize the hard work of the many people associated with Rutherford Hospital Inc. over the years who have helped make this possible." "Many of you were here in April when we announced our grant cycle," said Jill Miracle, executive director of the RHI Legacy Foundation. "At that time I made an introduction to our Foundation … Our original Foundation was chartered in the mid-90s to raise funds for Rutherford Hospital, later RRHS. During that time our donors provided more than $6 million for important capital projects, like an emergency room expansion and new patient safety equipment for the pharmacy." Later, Miracle continued, funds were raised for screening mammograms for uninsured women and camps for children with asthma and diabetes. Those charity programs are still supported through fundraising efforts today. With the hospital's affiliation with Duke LifePoint Healthcare, the RHI Legacy Foundation became a separate fundraising and grant-making organization, taking a broader role in supporting non-profit and municipal projects that improve health and wellness in the community. Prior to the grant cycle, Miracle explained, the Foundation had already begun financially supporting food and nutrition programs in local schools, the development and improvement of trails programs and a program with the health department to provide screening mammograms for women without health insurance. "But tonight, we are completing stage one of our most important initiative - which is to make grants to organizations that share our mission of improving the quality and the length of life of the people who live, work and play in our beautiful part of the world. Our desire is that through the work of the non-profit community, we can make a significant and permanent impact on Rutherford County." In addition to Miracle, RHI Legacy Foundation Board Chairman Paul McIntosh addressed those in attendance, as did Rutherford Regional Auxiliary Treasurer Jimmy Dancy. The Rutherford Regional Auxiliary presented an additional $29,630 (see list). OUR 23 rd YEAR • ISSUE NO. 36 • SEPTEMBER 10, 2015 RutherfordWeekly.com 828-248-1408 FREE FREE WE DELIVER RESULTS FOR OUR CUSTOMERS WE DELIVER RESULTS FOR OUR CUSTOMERS ©Community First Media Community First Media FLU SHOTS FLU SHOTS AVAILABLE DAILY AVAILABLE DAILY AT BOTH HARDIN'S AT BOTH HARDIN'S DRUG LOCATIONS DRUG LOCATIONS ALSO AVAILABLE PNEUMONIA--SHINGLES VACCINES INQUIRE ABOUT OTHER VACCINES FOREST CITY FOREST CITY 828-245-7274 • CAROLEEN 828-657-5353 828-245-7274 • CAROLEEN 828-657-5353 417 S. Broadway • Forest City • NC 828-245-2238 ©Community First Media Cash Discounts Any Price! • We Finance! 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Habitat's "Hammering for Heroes" build will honor and memorialize heroes of 9/11. The build is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 12, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Habitat's Hopeview Estates subdivision in Spindale. "This build is not about how much work we can accomplish, but more about community awareness," said Habitat Volunteer Bob Bourne. "We want people to leave with a sense of awareness and a focus on the fact that our military has prevented another tragedy of that magnitude now for 14 years." Bourne has been a Habitat volunteer for 12 years. Prior to moving to Rutherford County, he served as a fighter pilot and then as a space launch engineer in the Air Force. Following retirement from the military and then Lockheed Martin, he and his wife moved to Rutherford County. He learned of Habitat for Humanity while attending a men's breakfast through his church. "Now I'm the one at men's breakfast sharing the mission of Habitat," he laughed. Teams will work not only on the three Habitat homes under construction in Hopeview Estates, but will also provide needed repair on the homes of several veterans in the area. "One home we will work on is the home of a widow of a veteran. We will be building a brand new porch and ramp to help her to get out of her house safely," Bourne said. "We have another vet in an electric wheelchair who can't currently get outside onto his front porch. We will work on the doorway so that he can get outside." Before work begins, the event will start with a program with all branches of the military represented, said Kim Freeman, Habitat executive director. Representatives from local police and fire departments and emergency medical personnel will also be honored, and colors will be presented by the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office. In His Glory will present the National Anthem and the Rev. Tim Marsh, a Habitat board member and pastor of First Baptist Church of Rutherfordton, will speak about the tragedy of 9/11 and have a time of prayer. There are a variety of volunteer opportunities during the event, Bourne said. "We're accustomed to having people who can't drive a screw, and there is always something that can be carried or painting to be done," he said. And, there are activities for all age groups, Freeman said. Children ages 5 to 10 will be doing crafts and making greeting cards for deployed troops. Elementary teachers from Harris Elementary will help with activities and lead a discussion about 9/11 and the importance of the historic day. Those ages 11 to 15 will be doing yard work for local seniors in the community surrounding Hopeview Estates. Ages 16 and older will work on one of the projects for veterans or on the construction sites. The Women Roofers will also be on hand undertaking a repair project. For information on volunteering opportunities at Rutherford Habitat for Humanity, call 828-248-3178 or visit rutherfordhfh.org. 'Hammering for Heroes' 'Hammering for Heroes' will honor military, first responders d " h id $1 million in grants given to Rutherford County non-profits Articles By: Allison Flynn • allison@rutherfordweekly.com Articles By: Allison Flynn • allison@rutherfordweekly.com More than 51 health and wellness projects that will fo R d $ p ro p th fu s u fo Organizations & the grant funding received from RHI Legacy Foundation are: Health Care: Cherry Mountain Fire Department - $31,932 Community Health Council of Rutherford County - $10,000 Rutherford Polk McDowell Health Department - $77,700 Nurse Family Partnership - $22,300 Town of Rutherfordton Fire and Rescue - $4,857 Rutherford County Emergency Services - $66,450 Youth Services: East Rutherford Big Red Booster Club - $16,000 Grahamtown Team - $10,000 Isothermal Community College Foundation Performing Arts & Conference Center - $8,005 Rutherfordton Little League - $5,000 North Carolina Cooperative Extension - $5,000 Piedmont Council Boy Scouts of America - $16,500 Pilot Club of Rutherford County - $4,000 Safe Kids Rutherford County - $13,388 South Mountain Christian Camp - $13,500 United Way of Rutherford County - $7,000 KidSenses Children's Interactive Museum - $40,000 Human Services: Grace of God Rescue Mission - $30,780 Rutherford Housing Partnership - $10,000 United Way of Rutherford County - $15,000 Yokefellow Service Center - $35,000 Kistler's Chapel United Methodist Church - $6,000 Nutrition: BASICS Christian Ministries - $10,000 Liberty Baptist Church Food Pantry - $2,000 NC Cooperative Extension - $4,400 Neighbors Pantry at Gilkey School - $18,000 Rutherford County Schools - $25,000 Rutherford County Schools Education Foundation - $75,000 Rutherford County Senior Center - $50,000 Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina - $52,000 Washburn Community Outreach Center - $5,000 Welcome Table Rutherfordton - $16,000 Healthy Lifestyles: Rutherford Outdoor Coalition - $15,000 Town of Forest City - $35,000 Town of Rutherfordton - $68,000 Town of Spindale - $65,200 Union Mills Learning Center - $10,000 Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy - $50,000 Isothermal Community College - $52,000 Organizations and the grant funding received from the Rutherford Regional Auxiliary are: Community Health Council of Rutherford County - $3,000 Family Resources of Rutherford County - $2,800 Norris Library Foundation - $1,500 Forrest Hunt Elementary - $2,680 Rutherford Life Services - $13,850 Rutherfordton Enrichment Council - $1,800 Trinity School - $4,000

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