B - Educational

Lee County Fine Arts, Inc.

Lee County Fine Arts, Inc., a nonmembership nonprofit organization in Sanford NC, fosters a thriving visual arts community in Lee County that educates and benefits the Central North Carolina region.

We promote the creative growth of artists, arts tourism, and a showcase of North Carolina-based visual arts. LCFA is currently seeking space to open a fine art gallery in Sanford, NC.

Family Reading Partners Inc.

Family Reading Partners is a research-informed program where trained early literacy mentors model reading and conversational techniques for parents that nurture brain development, language acquisition, and the social/emotional health of their children during the critical growth years from birth to five years. We encourage daily book sharing by providing high quality children’s books for families to read and keep at home with the goal that the children are “ready-to-read” when they enter kindergarten.

Wilson County Partnership for Children-Smart Start

Our mission is to support the development of young children and families in Wilson County through collaborative, community-based programs focusing on health, family support services, and quality education.

Smart Start is a comprehensive public-private initiative to help all North Carolina’s children enter school healthy and ready to succeed. Smart Start programs and services provide children under age five access to high-quality and affordable child care, health care, and other critical services.

The Exploris School

The Exploris School is a diverse learning community that engages students in a challenging, relevant, relationship-based education. Through experiential, project-based learning we empower students to foster a just and sustainable world.

Empowered Minds: An Acton Academy

Empowered Minds: An Acton Academy is a non-conventional independent school that provides a culturally responsive and affirming environment for Black learners to be imaginative and resilient, a place where they take ownership of their education and workspaces while being prepared to bring their unique genius into the world. We offer an Authentic Montessori Environment for ages 3-6, and a Learner-Driven Community for ages 7-10.

Ramsay Hunt Syndrome Foundation

Facial paralysis is a devastating condition that impairs facial movements and is associated with significant physical and psychosocial morbidities. Ramsay Hunt Syndrome (RHS) is the second most common cause of facial paralysis, yet diagnosis is frequently missed or delayed increasing the risk of long-term complications. The RHS Foundation promotes patient and physician education to help prevent misdiagnosis and ensure proper treatment. Further, the foundation provides an evidenced-based support network for patients and their families.

Forest History Society Inc

Our mission is to preserve and help people use the documents of forest history. The Forest History Society identifies, collects, interprets, and disseminates historical information on the relationship of humans and forests, contributing to informed natural resource decision making.