Grant Recipients

April's Angels Non-profit organization established to provide fantasy bedrooms for chronically ill children in Wake and surrounding counties in North Carolina.
MISSION: Bring new life into the homes of families with children whose activities outside the home are limited due to illnesses. website: www.aprilsangels.org email: info@aprilsangels.org phone: 919-637-3670 address: April's Angels 102 South Coslett Court Cary, NC 27513
April's Angels transformed his room with a horse theme. His closet doors were removed and Jeanie Lovel, a gifted artist and owner of Quinn Art painted 2 very real horses looking out of a barn on Brandon's closet doors. His flooring was replaced, and his wall size mirror was hung and mounted securely and properly so there was no more worry of the mirror falling on Brandon. "He watches himself in the mirror all day, and it's a very important part of becoming self aware despite his Autism." When Brandon saw his room for the first time, he said "Look at all of the new things" - the longest and fullest sentence he had ever spoken. His father was overcome with emotions, and said "I never thought a group of strangers would do something like this for us." Since his room was redone, Brandon has learned to sleep in his own bed all night, and allows his sister Amber to spend more time interacting with him in his new room - a real gift for his parents.

Cary Academy Discovery - Innovation - Collaboration - Excellence
website: www.aprilsangels.org phone: 919-677-3873 address: Cary Academy 1500 N. Harrison Avenue Cary, NC 27513
SINCE ITS OPENING in 1997, Cary Academy has been committed to providing a challenging curriculum that reflects the school's mission of discovery, innovation, collaboration, and excellence. As an independent, college-preparatory school, Cary Academy creates a secure and nurturing environment for students in grades 6-12 to discover new talents and interests and to develop academically, physically, and emotionally. By presenting a curriculum strongly grounded in the humanities and integrated with a fully networked computer system, Cary Academy gives students the opportunity to re-enact the Nixon impeachment hearings, learn traditional African spirituals, and explore virtual worlds and famous museum collections online.

Hope Community Church The purpose of the Church is to "develop disciples of Jesus Christ through worship, transformation, community, service, and influence in order to glorify God and to share the love of God with our world."
MISSION: Our mission is "to transform people into fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ." website: www.gethope.net phone: 919-532-0620 address: Hope Community Church 821 Buck Jones Road Raleigh, NC 27606
The purpose of the Church is to "develop disciples of Jesus Christ through worship, transformation, community, service, and influence in order to glorify God and to share the love of God with our world." Our mission is "to transform people into fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ." We seek to glorify God by fulfilling the Great Commandment (Mathew 22:36-40) and the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20). We emphasize that right relationships with God are far more important than buildings, budgets, programs, methods, church personnel, size or anything else.

The Miracle League of the Triangle Non-profit organization established to provide children with special needs the opportunity to play America's Favorite past-time...the game of Baseball.
MISSION: The Miracle Leage of the Triangle mission is: Provide opportunities to all children with special needs to play baseball regardless of their abilities. Increase community awareness and support. Provide sustaining funding. Construct and maintain special facilities that meet the unique needs of players and their families. website: www.miracleleagueofthetriangle.com email: tdittmar@miracleleagueofthetriangle.com phone: 919-238-0333 address: The Miracle League of the Triangle P.O.Box 4193 Cary, NC 27519
In Late in 2004, after seeing a program about the Miracle League on television, local businessmen Robin Rose and Tony Withers were inspired to establish the Miracle League of the Triangle. The principle was simple: to provide children with special needs the opportunity to play America's Favorite past-time...the game of Baseball. The hope was to have 40 children (4 teams) and over 100 volunteers for Opening Day. On September 16, 2006 The Miracle League of the Triangle opened its first season with over 100 players (8 teams) and over 200 volunteers from throughout the Triangle. On April 14, 2007 we proudly celebrated both the dedication of our field* to our Founding Field Sponsor "Andy's Foundation" and our growth to over 160 children (12 teams) with over 300 volunteers. Currently we have over 200 players (18 teams) and over 500 volunteers. We encourage you to come be a part of our history as we grow and touch more and more lives."

Triangle Aquatic Center Making a Splash in the Community
MISSION: To build and operate public aquatic facilities for the health, safety, recreation, and competition needs of Triangle citizens and aquatic organizations. website: www.triangleaquatics.org email: info@triangleaquatics.org phone: 919-459-4045 address: Triangle Aquatics 275 Convention Drive Cary, NC 27511
TAC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a goal to address the severe lack of public aquatic facilities throughout Wake County. TAC incorporated June 27, 2002 and built its first facility in the Town of Cary beside the Cary Towne Center. Over time, additional smaller facilities located in surrounding Wake County communities are planned to serve other areas within the county.