Many thanks to our generous grantors who have enabled us to provide services in our area!
The United Way of Cumberland County is a truly amazing supporter of Better Health. Their organization supports numerous local nonprofits and programs like Dolly Parton's Imagination Library! Their support provides operational support to our core programs, meaning that YOUR donations can go directly to client aid like prescriptions and dental care!
Women's Giving Circle of Cumberland County, a fund of the Cumberland Community Foundation, Inc. has awarded Better Health funds to sustain the Fayetteville Fit childhood obesity program. This program offers a safe, inclusive environment for children who have been identified by their healthcare provider as being obese. They are referred into the program where they and their family will be able to participate in healthy, supportive physical activity and nutrition education in a judgment-free environment learning to change lifestyle habits by becoming active and working with a dietitian!
Snyder Memorial Baptist Church, St. Johns Episcopal Church, Highland Presbyterian Church, First Presbyterian Church, and several other local churches are generous, consistent supporters of our emergency direct aid program. 100% of their donations go directly to clients in need.
Bank of America also contributes towards our emergency direct aid program.
Other important sources of funding are individual and corporate donors. Whether $5 a month from a family or $2000 from a corporation at a fundraising event, these contributions matter! Every bit helps keep Better Health running and able to assist clients in need of our services! View our current Corporate Sponsors!
Cornelia "Neill" Bullock Wilkins Charitable Endowment Fund for Seniors of Cumberland Community Foundation Inc.
Better Health Received $41,400 Grant to Strengthen Diabetes Management and Education Program!
Better Health is proud to announce it has received a generous $41,400 grant from the Cornelia "Neill" Bullock Wilkins Charitable Endowment Fund for Seniors of Cumberland Community Foundation Inc. This significant award will directly support Better Health’s Diabetes Management and Education Program, expanding access to comprehensive diabetes services for seniors in our community.
The Diabetes Management and Education Program is designed to provide comprehensive support, monitoring, and education for individuals living with diabetes or pre-diabetes. Through evidence-based education and personalized guidance, participants gain the knowledge and skills needed to effectively manage their condition in partnership with their medical providers. The program emphasizes disease self-management and prevention, empowering seniors to live healthier, longer lives.
Diabetes can lead to serious and costly complications, including blindness, kidney failure, heart disease, and amputations. However, many of these outcomes can be reduced or avoided through effective self-management and ongoing education. By helping seniors better understand and control their diabetes, Better Health aims to decrease pain and suffering, prevent emergency room visits and hospital admissions, and reduce associated costs to patients and taxpayers alike. Most importantly, effective management leads to improved quality of life and the prevention of debilitating complications.
Grant funds will support essential program expenses, including:
• Salaries for the Diabetes Educator (Dietitian) and Clinic Nurse (Registered Nurse)
• Payroll taxes
• Program-related supplies
• Telephone and computer fees and maintenance
• Utilities
• Building and grounds maintenance
• Insurance
• Sanitation expenses
We are deeply grateful to the Cornelia ‘Neill’ Bullock Wilkins Charitable Endowment Fund for Seniors of Cumberland Community Foundation Inc. for investing in the health and well-being of our senior community. Their support allows us to continue providing critical education and monitoring services that make a meaningful difference in the lives of those managing diabetes.
Better Health remains committed to advancing accessible, high-quality health education and preventive services for seniors, ensuring they have the tools and support needed to thrive.
For more information about Better Health and its Diabetes Management and Education Program, please contact us at 910-483-7534.
We are so grateful to the Cumberland Community Foundation for awarding Better Health with the "Field of Interest Grant" towards our Diabetes Education Program! We appreciate this award and are so thankful for your support of our mission!
