HOLLA! Awarded $250,000 Golden Leaf Grant

HOLLA! has received a $250,000 grant from the North Carolina Golden Leaf Fund to modernize their facility, enhancing their ability to provide valuable community services.

Grant Ceremony

Golden LEAF Presentation

William Clarke and Dan Gerlach presented the check to HOLLA! representatives Leon Gatewood and Subrina Hough.

Ceremony Date

The official presentation took place during a ceremony on December 14.

Facility Modernization

The grant will fund modernization of HOLLA!'s community facility to enhance service delivery.

Community Center Vision

2006 Acquisition

HOLLA! acquired an 8400 sq. ft. building at 229 East Main Street in Morven, NC.

Development Plans

The organization plans to convert the property into a comprehensive community center.

Modernization

The Golden Leaf grant will fund facility upgrades to better serve community needs.

Planned Facility Features

Media & Learning

  • Media Center
  • Literary Cafe
  • Bookstore/Library

Gathering Spaces

  • Full Service Kitchen
  • Multi-purpose/Convention Room
  • Meeting Rooms

Recreation

  • Basketball Court
  • Tennis Court
  • Recreational Activities

Community Services

Parent Resources

Support services and resources for parents in the community

Internet Access

Available for families who don't have connectivity at home

Literary Resources

Bookstore/Library services in the Literary Cafe

Job Services

Employment resources and career development assistance

A Full-Service Community Facility

"The HOLLA! Resource and Community Development Center will be a full service facility for this community."

8,400

Square Feet

Size of the community center building

$250K

Grant Amount

Funding from Golden Leaf Foundation

704.851.3228

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