In its fifteenth year, Pearls Grant Awards total $483,482!
Pearls of Empowerment invite nonprofit organizations to apply for grants that directly benefit women and/or children of Davie County.
Programs/Projects must focus on:
- Abuse of Women and Children
- Housing for Women and Children
- Mental Health for Women and Children
The Pearls grant application is available June 1st. All applications were due by August 1st.
Pearls grants are awarded each November.
$34,750.00 Awarded in 2024!
$8,000 grant for Emergency Financial Assistance for Women and Single Monthers
All funding would be spent furthering the mission of the Advocacy Center to prevent homelessness in Davie County women and children. By paying essential bills such as rent/mortgage, utility payments and necessary car repairs.
$9,250 grant for mental health support
The Dragonfly House will provide for mental health services, specifically Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy, for children who have experienced trauma from physical abuse, sexual abuse, and/or neglect in Davie County. These funds will ensure that therapy can be offered to every child in need regardless of ability to pay.
$9,250 grant for Transitional Housing for Famlies with Children
Transitional Housing is a supportive, yet temporary, type of accommodation meant to bridge the gap from homelessness to permanent housing by offering structure, supervision, support, life skills, education, and training. Family Promise of Davie County has two single-family homes and can serve two families at a time in this temporary housing program.
$8,250 grant Positive Parenting Program (Triple P)
Triple P gives parents simple and practical strategies to help them build strong, healthy relationships and confidently manage their children’s behavior and prevent more serious problems from developing. This program can be used across a variety of family types.