Healthcare Foundation of Wilson sponsored a video contest for 2024-2025 Responsive Grant recipients. Three winning organizations won a prize of $500. Participants were asked to create a short video explaining the impact of the grant funding received during the last cycle.
The winners were:
Wilson County Schools – PGA First Tee Golf – Grades 4 & 5 – The funds helped the school system expand the PGA Tour First Tee Golf Program to 4th and 5th graders in the 13 elementary schools. First Tee is a nationally recognized golf program that builds kids’ confidence and character while also providing physical activity for overall health. The program provided the training, equipment, and lesson plans that integrated life skills and values with the game of golf.
To view the video, click the link – Wilson County Schools Video Submission
Hope Station – Eat Healthy Move More – The program provided fresh produce from local farmers to maintain the Hope Station’s commitment to offering healthy food options to help reduce and/or prevent obesity. The funds were also used to purchase healthy shelf-stable food to replace what was not collected in food drives. Participants in the Eat Healthy, Move More program also set health and fitness goals that supported more physical and healthier lifestyles.
To view the video, click the link – Hope Station Video Submission
NC Cooperative Extension – Healthy Living Programming – The grant funding supported four programs sponsored by the organization. The programs included Canning and Preservation Workshops, Coordinated Approach to Child Health (CATCH) program, The Healthy Food Challenge, and Global Gourmet. Each program supports hands-on, healthy eating, and active living activities for youth and residents of Wilson.
To view the video, click the link – NC Cooperative Extension Video Submission