2022: By the Numbers
The CAHEC Foundation improves the quality of life for youth and young adults through wellness and education. So far in 2022, we've distributed $134,000 to support our mission of offering life-changing opportunities to the residents in CAHEC's footprint. Here's an overview of the initiatives we proudly supported:
Supporting Our Teachers
Last month, the CAHEC Foundation was on a search to help support the teachers who live at our properties. We had two teachers reach out and we were able to purchase all of the supplies on their wish lists for the upcoming school year! 
 
Ms. Gazlay, pictured right, is a resident of Legacy Trace Apartments and is going into her first year of teaching. "Thank you so much for the school supplies! I really appreciate it!"
 
We hope everyone's school year is off to a great start!
Hurricane Preparedness
Hurricanes are inevitable throughout our footprint, and it's important to be prepared in case one is expected to come your way. Here are a few helpful tips to help your property - and residents - prepare for a hurricane:

  1. Review your insurance policy annually, and especially before hurricane season.
  2. Update the emergency contact information for staff and residents to ensure you can get in touch after a disaster occurs. A good time to update this for residents is during recertification.
  3. Check with local emergency management services and provide contact information for your property for them to contact you, if necessary.
  4. Download the local weather app to your phone to receive regular updates in case you lose power, or have a battery-operated radio on hand in case your phone dies.
  5. Encourage staff and residents to obtain as much water, batteries, toiletries, etc. as possible to plan for a minimum of three days without power. (Don't forget your pet supplies!)
  6. If there is damage after a hurricane, take pictures and write down any important details that may be helpful to describe the damage. Notify your insurance company and CAHEC immediately.

As a reminder, the CAHEC Foundation offers a Disaster Relief Initiative to provide support to residents in a time of crisis. For more information on this initiative, please visit our website or contact Stefanie Lee at slee@cahec.com.
Food Box Distributions in Rocky Mount
The CAHEC Foundation is partnering with the Interfaith Food Shuttle to host two food box distributions in Rocky Mount, NC, on November 3 and December 1. Each distribution will provide over 11,000 meals to 250 families in need.

Residents who come to the distribution will receive non-perishable items, fresh produce, and other groceries free of charge. If you have residents in the area, please encourage them to arrive early (before 11:00 AM), as there is always a long line to receive food items.

A special thank you to our partners at Truist and United Bank for sponsoring this event with us. We're thankful to have partners that believe in our mission of providing residents with resources they need to thrive!
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 slee@cahec.com.