The CAHEC Foundation improves the quality of life for youth and young adults through wellness and education. So far this year, we have distributed $98,500 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:
Meet the New Faces of the
CAHEC Foundation Board
Jennifer Tolle Whiteside serves as president and CEO of the North Carolina Community Foundation (NCCF). She has led the Foundation, its 20-member board of directors and 30-person staff for more than a decade, more than doubling NCCF assets and grantmaking in her tenure. As NCCF’s second CEO, she is responsible for long-term growth and sustainability, strategic planning, and serves as the public face of the Foundation. She loves working every day with generous, passionate and engaged North Carolinians to build community through philanthropic giving.
Bruce Ham has been with the YMCA of the Triangle for over thirty years. The first twenty years of his career, he worked on the operational side of the Y including youth director, Associate Branch Exec, Branch Exec and Sr. VP of Operations. In 2009, he shifted into the role of Chief Development Officer. 

His responsibilities include financial development, planning and Board Development. The YMCA of the Triangle has seen significant success with philanthropy raising over $13M in the Annual Campaign and recently completing a $50M+ Capital Campaign.  
FREE Camp Opportunity for Youth Residents
Do you manage a family property local to Greensboro, NC, with youth living on-site? If you answered yes, we need your help to spread the word about a FREE summer camp opportunity!

The CAHEC Foundation is partnering with the North Carolina Bankers Association again this year to send CAHEC youth to Camp Challenge - a week-long summer camp experience for rising sixth, seventh, and eighth graders. While at camp, students take part in a variety of traditional camp activities and also participate in a personal finance course, which includes interactive activities and discussion on topics relevant to their age group.

For more information on this opportunity, please visit the Youth Leadership Initiative section of our website to review the guidelines and download a copy of the application.
CAHEC Residents Eligible for $2,500 Scholarships
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. In 2020, NAHMA made a tremendous impact in the affordable housing industry, awarding $270,000 in scholarships to students throughout the country.
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. Applications are due by May 15, 2021. If you'd like to advertise the scholarship to residents, please email Stefanie Lee at slee@cahec.com to request a Resident Flyer.
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.