Celebrating 6 Years of Nonprofit Investments in the Triad, Bank of America Names Community Care Center as its Triad 2024 Neighborhood Champion
December 4th, 2024
Nonprofit Receives a Multiyear Grant & Leadership Training to Expand Critical Services Locally
Winston-Salem, NC – Commemorating its sixth year, Bank of America’s Neighborhood Champions® program and extension of its Neighborhood Builders program, which is commemorating its 20th year, provides multiyear flexible grant funding annually to high-impact nonprofits in nearly 40 communities nationwide. In the Triad, Bank of America has named Community Care Center as its local 2024 Neighborhood Champion for its work providing free healthcare to those in need.
As a Neighborhood Champion, Community Care Center is awarded a $50,000 grant over two years, leadership training resources for the organization’s executive director, access to technical coaching and a national network of nonprofit peers.
“Providing Community Care Center with flexible funding and leadership training helps them address critical needs and create meaningful lasting change in our communities,” said Greg Cox, president, Bank of America Triad. “This year we celebrate six years of strengthening nonprofits that provide solutions to local challenges and promote economic advancement through Neighborhood Champions.”
Community Care Center provides free healthcare to those who are unable to afford it. Since 2000, they have served over 25,000 patients with medical care delivered with compassion, sensitivity, and respect. The Community Care Center’s team of dedicated healthcare professionals volunteer their time and expertise to provide high-quality care, including primary, dental, and vision care, mental health services, and medication.
“On behalf of the Community Care Center, I extend our deepest gratitude to Bank of America for this grant funding. Bank of America’s invaluable support empowers us to continue our mission of providing high-quality medical care to the uninsured and underserved in our community, said Paul Jeffrey, CEO of Community Care Center. “We are also profoundly honored to be recognized as a Neighborhood Champion. This recognition underscores our commitment to helping our community thrive, and we are grateful for Bank of America’s partnership in making a lasting impact.”
Neighborhood Champions is part of the bank’s longstanding efforts to build thriving communities by addressing issues fundamental to economic opportunity – Neighborhood Builders. The invitation-only programs are highly competitive, with awardees selected by a committee comprised of community leaders and past awardees. Since 2004, Bank of America has invested more than $346 million in grants to nearly 2,000 nonprofits and helped more than 4,000 nonprofit leaders strengthen their leadership skills. This year, the bank honors 250 nonprofit leaders from more than 150 nonprofits in nearly 100 communities across the U.S.
