39 THE NAFCU JOURNAL January–February 2023 “When the pandemic hit in 2020, SECU Foundation stepped in—just as our entire industry did—to provide North Carolina non-profits with COVID-19 disaster relief grants. As we worked to fill those needs, many gaps were exposed. We saw the escalation of a mental health crisis, and this rose to the top of our priority list going forward.” and opportunities to individuals living with serious mental illness, helping them to lead meaningful lives of their choice in the community,” said Club Nova Executive Director Karen Kincaid-Dunn. ■ UNC Health Foundation – SECU Foundation teamed with UNC Health Foundation for the development and implementation of a school-based virtual health program for NC public school students to reduce barriers for psychiatric care through telehealth services. Wesley Burks, MD, CEO of UNC Health and Dean of the UNC School of Medicine, remarked, “We are proud to work with SECU Foundation and grateful for their investment in the mental and behavioral health of children in our state.” ■ Monarch – With help from SECU Foundation, this Charlotte non-profit reached their dream of opening the SECU Youth Crisis Center, the first of its kind in North Carolina dedicated to addressing the mental health needs of area youth and their families. Monarch President and CEO Dr. Peggy Terhune said, “This facility and the collaboration of so many amazing partners is an example of the way a community can work together to provide the necessary care for individuals with very complex needs. We are extremely grateful to SECU members for their support of this project.” Collectively, these organizations received over $5 million to advance their valuable work. For other credit unions and foundations interested in learning more about our efforts and seeing how you could have a bigger impact in your community, visit www.ncsecufoundation.org to learn more about SECU Foundation.
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