Just in time to brighten holiday celebrations, the Martin Luther King Jr. Commission announced 14 grants to create or strengthen programs that support the legacy of Dr. King.
The $2,500 grants, two each for the seven regions served by the commission, which is housed under the N.C. Human Relations Commission, were given with a special emphasis on pograms that benefit youth.
Grantees will be recognized at a reception following the Annual State Employees’ Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Observance Program, to be held at noon on Jan. 14 in the First Baptist Church, located at 101 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh.
The Commission received 55 applications this year. Congratulations to the following nonprofits selected to receive the MLK grant awards:
• Brevard Middle School of Transylvania
• United Way of Haywood County Inc.
• Gotodad Inc. of Fayetteville
• HOLLA! (Helping Our Loved Ones Learn and Achieve) Community Development Corp. of Anson County
• City of Salisbury Parks and Recreation
• Clinton's Corner of Catawba County
• Dubs & Above Car & Truck Club of Wilson
• Franklin-Granville-Vance Smart Start Inc.
• YWCA of the Greater Triangle
• Lenoir-Greene County Partnership for Children
• ZECA Inc. (Zero to Eighteen Education Concept Academy) of Onslow County
• Cornerstone United Church of Christ of Davidson County
• Native American Studies Academy, UNC-Charlotte
• Outreach Development Inc. of Guilford County