The Golden LEAF Foundation

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 Dive into our latest episode of "Critical Conversations" featuring Ralph Strayhorn, Chair of the Golden LEAF Board of Directors. Join Scott T. Hamilton and Ralph Strayhorn as they discuss the vital role of job creation and economic investment, workforce preparedness, and agriculture in North Carolina's rural communities. Don't miss out on this insightful discussion! Watch now: https://lnkd.in/g4RZfYDh #EconomicDevelopment #JobCreation #RuralNC #GoldenLEAFFoundation

Yesterday, the Golden LEAF Board of Directors awarded a total of $2 million in funding to support workforce preparedness and job creation and economic investment projects. The Board awarded $378,200 to support three projects through the Open Grants Program and $1,549,400 to support two projects through the SITE Program. Golden LEAF officially turned 25 on October 22nd. The Board celebrated Golden LEAF's 25th Anniversary with highlights of the last 25 years of long-term economic development in conjunction with its annual meeting on December 4th. https://lnkd.in/gCi9ANnQ

We're thrilled to share how the Open Door Food Pantry of Perquimans County is making a significant impact in Perquimans County. Thanks to the Food Distribution Assistance Program, more households are receiving the nourishment they need. 🍎🥦 The 2021 the state budget appropriated $10 million to the Golden LEAF Foundation for the Food Distribution Assistance Program. This program is funded by federal State Fiscal Recovery Funds through the North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services. To date, Golden LEAF has awarded $8.9 million to support 67 projects from 48 counties. Learn more about how the Open Door Food Pantry is using its new space to increase in the number of households served and the number of individuals served. https://lnkd.in/gGhk6Y9E

🌟 Staff Spotlight: Meet Katie Fisher! 🌟 Katie is one of our dedicated Program Officers at the Golden LEAF Foundation. With a keen eye for detail, she reviews applications and oversees awarded projects, focusing primarily on construction initiatives. Her work is crucial in driving economic development and job creation in North Carolina's rural and economically distressed communities. Join us in celebrating Katie's commitment to building a brighter future for our state! Read more about her impactful work here: https://lnkd.in/gwwf_46C #EconomicDevelopment #ruralnc #jobs

Exciting news! The latest episode of "Critical Conversations" with Scott T. Hamilton featured John Hardin from the North Carolina Department of Commerce Department of Science, Technology, and Innovation. Discover how they are helping drive economic development in North Carolina and supporting its rural and economically distressed communities. Join us as we explore the transformative impact this area has on workforce development, job creation, and economic investment. Don't miss out on this insightful discussion! Watch now: https://lnkd.in/grNe5kNu

Thank you to Chancellor Kelli Brown and her team at Western Carolina University for hosting a reception for our The Golden LEAF Foundation’s Scholars. My colleagues Kasey Ginsberg and Savannah Russell and I enjoyed getting to better know the scholars and hearing how the scholarship has impacted their life. @ncLEAFchief

Today is Golden LEAF's 25th Anniversary! Established October 22, 1999, Golden LEAF's mission is to increase economic opportunity in NC's rural, tobacco-dependent & economically distressed communities. Learn more about Golden LEAF https://goldenleaf.org/ #GoldenLEAF25th #jobs #workforce #agriculture

🌟 Meet Emma Godwin , our talented External Affairs Intern at the Golden LEAF Foundation! Emma plays a crucial role in supporting the External Affairs team. Her dedication and passion for making a difference are truly inspiring. Learn more about Emma's journey and her impact on our mission here: https://lnkd.in/gBfR47CY

🌟 Exciting News from Golden LEAF! 🌟 We are thrilled to welcome our new Data Manager, Arianna Parsons Kidder, who will play a crucial role in enhancing our data-driven decision-making processes. This addition strengthens our commitment to supporting North Carolina's rural and economically distressed communities through strategic investments in workforce development, job creation, and agriculture. Join us in welcoming our new team member and learn more about how this role will impact our mission. Together, we are building a brighter future for North Carolina! #data #strategy Read more: https://lnkd.in/gGESKivV