What Makes Cabarrus County Great is a blog that highlights the unique stories, people, organizations, places, and assets that make this community a wonderful place to live and call home. Through inspiring articles and local insights, the blog celebrates the spirit, culture, and opportunities that make Cabarrus County special.
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Cabarrus Health Alliance and Healthy Cabarrus
Keeping up with the rapidly growing population is challenging, but it hasn’t stopped Cabarrus County from thriving through it all. This is one of the many reasons why it’s such a great place to live. Thanks to the dedication of our nonprofit and
government agencies, the evolving needs of our community are being addressed to ensure the health and wellbeing of everyone living here.
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Ann Benfield – Cabarrus County’s Champion for Young Children
As the Executive Director of the Cabarrus County Partnership for Children, Ann has devoted nearly 16 years to advancing the organization’s mission of connecting purpose, people, and programs to improve child well-being. Under her leadership, the Partnership has grown into a vital resource for the community, collaborating with local educators, healthcare providers, government agencies, and nonprofits to ensure children get the best possible start in life.
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Greater Cabarrus Foundation to Provide Free Services to Nonprofit Agencies
The newly launched Greater Cabarrus Foundation is poised to become a transformative force for nonprofit organizations in Cabarrus County, offering a range of free services designed to enhance the effectiveness and capacity of these vital community partners.
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Volunteers – A Key Component of the Greater Cabarrus Foundation
A newly launched community foundation is taking root in Cabarrus County, driven by the power of volunteers and a shared vision for a better future for their community.
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Pat Horton – A Lifelong Champion for Cabarrus County Nonprofits
Pat Horton, a dedicated and lifelong resident of Cabarrus County, is no stranger to community service. After an impressive 53-year career in the financial services industry and serving on numerous nonprofit Boards...
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Continuing the Legacy of Caring in Cabarrus County
Cabarrus County, North Carolina is a place where the commitment to caring for others, community pride, and servant leadership is in the genetic material of its residents. It is here that Bob Bratton...
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What Makes Cabarrus County Great is a blog that highlights the unique stories, people, organizations, places, and assets that make this community a wonderful place to live and call home. Through inspiring articles and local insights, the blog celebrates the spirit, culture, and opportunities that make Cabarrus County special.
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“The strength I see is the cohesiveness of having a single financial umbrella and the giving driven by the assessment of local needs and local leaders who are best suited to understand those needs.”
- Feasibility Study Participant


