ECSU in partnership with Partners for Rural Impact presents the HBCU Give Back, A  National Service Initiative that aims to enhance civic infrastructure and capacity in rural areas, focusing on building educational opportunities for HBCUs. PRI and ECSU seek to create positive change in rural regions through community-based service and leadership development programs.

“We anticipate that the schools will begin receiving their checks in the mail later next week,” said Kevin Wade, interim vice chancellor for student affairs and principal investigator.

Elizabeth City State University

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Winston Salem State
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Empower future community leaders in rural areas

Engaging high school students in a leadership institute and hosting a summer multi-day camp.

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NC Central University

Addressing the Prevailing Mental Health Challenges via The Black Men Mental Health Summit

North Carolina Central University aims to promote the holistic well-being of students through programs, services, and initiatives that address their physical, emotional, and mental health needs. Through the Black Men Mental Health Summit initiative, they aim to serve as a platform to raise awareness, foster open dialogue, and provide support resources to continue to:

 

  • Promote Physical and Mental Health Awareness
  • Empower Students while Reducing Stigma
  • Provide Resources and Foster Support Networks

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Johnson C. Smith University

Academic Support and Guidance

Johnson C. Smith University aims to improve educational outcomes and fostering civic infrastructure to address community issues in Charlotte, North Carolina and its surrounding areas. In hopes of enhancing students’ study skills, critical thinking abilities, and personal development through initiatives in the following key areas:

 

  • Evening and Online programs
  • Workshops and Seminars
  • Career and Service Fairs 

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Barber Scotia College

Fostering Community and Student Civic Responsibility with the Transformation of the Institutions Library

Barber-Scotia College aims to cultivate a supportive and nurturing environment that promotes academic excellence, personal growth, and social responsibility throughout the surrounding community of Concord, North Carolina. By repairing the library, a central hub of academic activity and research, they hope to insight:

 

  • Student Success
  • Preservation of History
  • Community Engagement

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Livingston College

Project BEAR – Bringing Educational Access to Rural NC: Addressing Food Insecurities in Rowan County

Livingston College, in partnership with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, has taken significant steps to address food insecurity in vulnerable communities disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic through some key initiatives:

  • The Hurt & Hunger Initiative in partnership with A.M.E. Zion Church
  • Food Related Hunger Initiative administered by the General Baptist State Convention
  • Food insecurity Wrap Around Services Initiative managed by the Conservation Fund’s Resourceful Communities Program

 

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NC A&T University

Closing the educational attainment GAP 

collaborating with rural schools, community organizations to provide tutoring and mentoring

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Shaw University

Recruitment strategy for engaging Adult Learners in rural Eastern NC

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“This initiative provides an opportunity for HBCUs across the state of North Carolina to help move the needle on national service,” said Dr. Kevin J. Wade, interim vice chancellor for Student Affairs and University Advancement. “By engaging our students in meaningful service projects, we not only enrich their educational experience but also strengthen our communities and foster a spirit of civic responsibility.”