by colind | Nov 5, 2014 | Articles
In 1973 a 12 year old girl ran away from home. When the police found her she begged them to let her spend the night in the county jail rather than be taken home. Her home life was so bad she would choose the jail over her own home. This is only one of the many stories...
by colind | Nov 5, 2014 | Articles
Evergreen Foundation Grant Provides Needed Supports in WNC Ashley Thomas (not her real name for privacy reasons) grew up in foster care, is a survivor of domestic violence, has 3 children all in Department of Social Services custody, doesn’t have a job and in the past...
by colind | Nov 5, 2014 | Articles
Evergreen Foundation Announces $493,614 in Funding for WNC Disability Agencies The Evergreen Foundation board of directors voted at their June meeting to provide $493,614 in first quarter funding to twelve agencies providing programs and services for individuals with...
by colind | Sep 4, 2013 | Articles
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) there are over four million children and adolescents in the United States suffering from a serious mental disorder that creates significant difficulties at home, at school and with their peers. In addition...
by colind | Sep 4, 2013 | Articles
People worry about many things; health, money, relationships or was the iron left on, did the lights get turned off, or what to fix for dinner. When this worry preoccupies someone’s life it can be characterized as an anxiety disorder. According to the National...
by colind | Sep 4, 2013 | Articles
At their June meeting, the Evergreen Foundation board of directors voted to provide $185,643 in funding to nine agencies providing programs and services for individuals with Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Developmental Disabilities. The grants were awarded through...
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