Amani Sasa will provide urgent relief and critical care to refugee women, men, and children in Kampala, Uganda through a grant from the RFF. Amani Sasa’s holistic care and support efforts include emergency services (shelter, nutrition and medical care), individual counseling and group therapy, and financial, vocational empowerment training.

The Robeson County Partnership for Children received a grant from the RFF to fund scholarships for Exploration Station for families with children who have physical, emotional and cognitive challenges.

The Rust Family Foundation awarded a grant to the Robeson County Church and Community Center as a part of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. These funds secure the opportunity for students to enroll and receive support services for housing, medical and transportation needs.

A grant from the RFF enabled Breeches Bouy Addiction Medicine Service, a unique community hospital-based acute care addiction medicine service at UNC Health Southeastern, to establish its dedicated outpatient service. This crucial funding allowed the program to leverage Epic Connect through the hospital, streamlining patient care and data management. As a result, the service could significantly expand its reach and provide comprehensive, integrated addiction therapy in Robeson County.