Gadsden State Cardinal Foundation receives $10,000 grant

Gadsden, Ala. –  The Gadsden State Cardinal Foundation received a $10,000 grant from the Tillotson-Menlo Charitable Foundation. The award will be used to expand training for the nursing program on our Cherokee Campus.
 
“This generous grant will make an immediate and meaningful impact on our nursing students,” said Dr. Joey Battles, dean of Health Sciences. “Enhancing our training resources on the Cherokee Campus ensures that our students have access to the tools and experiences they need to succeed in today’s healthcare environment. We are grateful for partners who believe in the potential of our students.”
 
The Health Sciences Division at Gadsden State is a leader in healthcare education by offering degrees and certificates in a wide variety of exciting career choices. We are committed to strengthening the regional healthcare workforce by preparing well-trained, compassionate professionals who are ready to serve our communities.
 
The Cardinal Foundation works to secure grants and donations from all sources to expand educational opportunities for the students of Gadsden State Community College.
 
"We are excited to receive the Tillotson-Menlo Charitable Foundation funds," said Hillary Folsom, director of advancement at Gadsden State Community College and liaison to the Cardinal Foundation. "The Cardinal Foundation is always researching ways to expand our partnerships throughout the Gadsden State service area, ultimately benefiting our students and allowing us to fulfill our mission of, simply put, helping people."


Pictured from L to R: Hillary Folsom, director of Advancement & Alumni Relations; Eric Crabtree, President Cardinal Foundation; Jeffrey Richardson, Treasurer, Tillotson-Menlo Charitable Foundation; Eddie Robertson, Vice President, Tillotson-Menlo Charitable Foundation; Carol Mitchell, administrative coordinator, Tillotson-Menlo Charitable Foundation
 
About Tillotson-Menlo Charitable Foundation
The Tillotson-Menlo Charitable Foundation, based in Menlo, Georgia, is a private nonprofit that supports health, education, economic development, and cultural initiatives in Menlo, Chattooga County, and surrounding communities — including neighboring counties in Alabama. Established in 2005 with an initial $1 million donation from the Tillotson Corporation, followed by an additional $9 million contribution, the foundation has since awarded millions of dollars to regional organizations.
 
To learn more about Gadsden State, visit: gadsdenstate.edu
 
To learn more about the Cardinal Foundation, visit: cardinalfoundation.org