NCHF Social Impact Program Awards $300,000 to Support Health and Economic Development in Robeson County
Raleigh, NC – August 1, 2025 — The North Carolina Healthcare Foundation (NCHF) is proud to announce the 2025 recipients of the Social Impact Mini-Grants in Robeson County. A total of $300,000 in funding has been awarded this year, made possible through the generous support of the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust.
Strengthening the long-term health and vitality of North Carolina’s rural communities is a key priority for NCHF. Through its Social Impact Program, NCHF supports community-driven, collaborative solutions that address the root causes of health disparities and promote sustainable economic development.
The NCHF 2025 Social Impact Mini Grant Awardees include:
- LifeBridge Integrated Services for its Providing Key Linages for Transportation and Employment Services in Robeson County program.
- PAWSS, Inc. for its Rides for Robeson program.
- Robeson County Church and Community Center for its Mobile Assistance Unit program.
- Robeson Health Care Corporation for its RHCC Mobile Unit program.
- Robeson County SEATS for its SEATS Mobility Development program.
- Scotland Memorial Foundation, Inc. for its Scotland@Home: Community Health Transportation program.
- Southern Carolina Housing for its “Walking in Their Shoes” Addressing Transportation Issues in Robeson County Through Policy Awareness program.
- UNC Health Southeastern for its Expanding Access to Care with Uber Health program.
- The University of North Carolina at Pembroke for its UNCP Braves Health and Behavioral Health Workforce Transportation program.
These projects reflect a shared commitment to improving access to care, enhancing mobility, and investing in the long-term well-being of the Robeson County community.
To learn more about the Social Impact Program please visit our website or reach out to social.impact@ncha.org with any questions.
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About NCHA
Founded in 1918, North Carolina Healthcare Association (NCHA) is the united voice of the North Carolina healthcare community. Representing more than 130 hospitals, health systems, physician groups and other healthcare organizations, NCHA works with our members to improve the health of North Carolina communities by advocating for sound public policies and collaborative partnerships and by providing insights, services, support and education to expand access to high quality, efficient, affordable and integrated health care for all North Carolinians.
About NCHF
Established in 1964, the North Carolina Healthcare Foundation is the charitable non-profit, innovative and programmatic arm of the North Carolina Healthcare Association. The Foundation brings together diverse voices and perspectives to support community-based innovation and develop leading-edge programming to drive lasting change. Its goal is to power system-wide solutions, redefine the healthcare delivery system and improve the health and well-being of people in North Carolina and beyond. The Foundation works in concert with the Association to shape policy, inform the public and drive change.
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