The CAHEC Foundation improves the quality of life for youth and young adults through wellness and education. So far in 2020, we have distributed $72,700  to support our mission of offering life-changing opportunities to the residents in CAHEC's footprint. Here's an overview of the grants and initiatives we've proudly supported: 
  • Active Lifestyle Grant - $25,700
    • 3 recreation areas
  • Rex Williams Wellness Grant - $16,000
    • 3 wellness rooms
  • Disaster Relief - $6,000
    • 41 residents
  • New Markets Community Grant - $25,000
    • 1 grant

First Community Theater Performance a Great Success

Last year, the CAHEC Foundation awarded the Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center in Clarksburg, WV, a $25,000 New Markets Community Grant to help jump start their Community Theater Program. The program was designed to engage youth, young adults, and all community members through theatrical education. We are happy to report that their first production of Annie was a huge success!


Over 200 community members made up the cast, crew, staff, and volunteers. They had school-aged students from Harrison and Marion counties attend four sold-out school performances, and their four community performances were also well attended. In total, they performed for over 6,500 audience members, with many coming back more than once because they loved the production so much.

Congratulations to the cast and crew of the Robinson Grand's first Community Theater performance. We look forward to following your success over the years to come!

Tornado Displaces 41 Residents in Nashville, TN

Last month, multiple tornadoes touched down in Nashville, TN, causing over $1 billion dollars in damage to the community. Our property, East River Place Apartments, was one of the many places that sustained damage from the storm, leaving one building (18 units) uninhabitable and 41 residents displaced. Freeman Webb, the Property Management Company for the property, immediately stepped in to find new housing for their residents and in the process, connected with the CAHEC Foundation to provide Disaster Relief Assistance. We  would like to extend our gratitude to First Citizens Bank for matching our donation so that we could provide a total of $6,000 in Disaster Relief Funding to help our residents at East River Place Apartments. 

With the funding they received, Freeman Webb was able to rent U-haul trucks, purchase boxes and packing tape, and provide lunches and snacks for each of the families. The Freeman Webb staff - who also brought some of their family along - volunteered their time to help the impacted families pack, move, and set up their new apartment homes. In total, they had 80 volunteers helping over three days while they relocated residents.  " We also fully refunded each resident their security deposit at East River Place and waived the security deposits and fees at the new Freeman Webb sites they were relocated too,"  explained  Kyle Collins, Director of Affordable Housing for Freeman Webb.  "We are ever so grateful for the help and support from the CAHEC Foundation during this devastating disaster."

The CAHEC Foundation is honored to work with partners that step in to support their residents in a time of crisis. 


Deadline for $2,500 Scholarships Quickly Approaching

The CAHEC Foundation is partnering with the National Affordable Housing Management Association ( NAHMA ) Educational Foundation again this year to offer $2,500 scholarships to residents living in CAHEC-sponsored properties. The deadline to apply is May 15, so help us spread the word about this amazing educational opportunity! 
Visit the  NAHMA Educational Foundation  website for information on eligibility requirements and the online application process. To help NAHMA recognize CAHEC applicants, residents must type "CAHEC Foundation" beside the name of their apartment community on their application. If you'd like to advertise the scholarship to residents, please print the  Resident Flyer  to display on your property message board.

For more information regarding the wellness and education initiatives offered by the CAHEC Foundation, or to make a donation, please contact Stefanie Lee at (919) 645-9825 or [email protected].