ECU Health North Hospital recently awarded 13 grants totaling $95,000 for health-related projects to organizations in Halifax County and surrounding communities. 

This year’s awards mark the fourth year of the hospital’s Community Benefits Grants Program. The program has now distributed more than $375,000 throughout Halifax County and surrounding areas in support of 54 programs.

The recipients are:

CareNet Counseling East

Center for Energy Education

CADA

Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina

Halifax County Cooperative Extension

Kristi Overton Johnson Ministries

Lake Gaston Retirement Village Inc. dba Helpful Hands and Hearts

NC MedAssist

Pregnancy Support Center

Ripe For Revival

Roanoke Rapids Fire Department

Union Mission of Roanoke Rapids Inc.

Garysburg Volunteer Fire Department

Halifax County and surrounding areas not-for-profit organizations may apply annually to ECU Health North Hospital for funding to support health-related initiatives. 

“This is such an exciting time at ECU Health North Hospital. It is very gratifying to see the work that has been done by these local organizations to support the improvement of healthy living practices and well-being in their communities,” said Betsy Morris, manager of marketing and development at ECU Health North Hospital.  “We thank these local organizations for applying and partnering with us to improve health and wellness throughout our community. These grants make a positive difference, and all the people working on them are to be congratulated for their hard work and dedication to promoting healthy lifestyles and improving the quality of life in their communities.”

More information about the Community Benefits Grant Program contact the development office at 252-535-8476 or by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.