Mariuis Maximus Foundation for Mental Health, Inc. Grant (Example, based on 2025 awards)

Mariuis Maximus Foundation for Mental Health, Inc. Grant (Example, based on 2025 awards) is sponsored by Camber Foundation. The Camber Foundation provides grants to organizations supporting mental health, suicide prevention, and social-emotional learning through peer support, education, and advocacy, and by providing safe and inclusive spaces and resources.

Grantees of the 2025 Grant Program | Camber Foundation Grantees of the 2025 Grant Program Camber Foundation is excited to announce a total of $1,280,000 in grants to 30 organizations as a result of this year’s Grant Program supporting Eastern North Carolina in the areas of access to healthcare, mental health services and programs, postsecondary education attainment, workforce development, entrepreneurship, and digital opportunity.

Grantee Grant Amount Grant Purpose County(ies) Served Albemarle Hopeline $37,500 Providing no-cost, specialized therapy and comprehensive case management to survivors of intimate partner violence, improving their mental and physical health and well-being Camden | Chowan | Currituck | Gates | Pasquotank | Perquimans Alice Aycock Poe Center for Health Education $40,000 Increasing community and individual resiliency skills in Johnston and Harnett counties through educational programs and youth empowerment initiatives in order to reduce the impact of mental health crises Harnett | Johnston Bertie County Rural Health Association $27,250 Providing transportation to patients without an automobile or access to a ride, helping patients make their appointments with no out-of-pocket fees Bertie | Chowan | Hertford | Martin | Northampton | Washington Better Health of Cumberland County, Inc. $35,000 Providing access to healthcare through prescriptions, dental extractions, vision exams/eyeglasses, gas vouchers to out-of-town medical appointments, and medical supplies Cumberland Blue Ribbon Commission $44,000 Supporting workforce development for those 14 -21 years old facing barriers to employment through the Summer Employment Program New Hanover Cancer Services of Eastern North Carolina $50,000 Bringing mammography to residents of rural areas of Eastern NC, who face barriers to healthcare access, such as lack of insurance and transportation Pitt and 20 surrounding Eastern North Carolina counties Casa Azul de Wilson $50,000 Increasing postsecondary education attainment in the Latinx community through outreach and assistance with the college application process, FAFSA completion, housing applications, and course planning Cumberland | Edgecombe | Greene | Hyde | Jones | Lenoir | Nash | Pender | Pitt | Sampson | Wayne | Wilson Columbus County DREAM Center, Inc. $37,500 Providing health screenings, job readiness and skills trainings, adult computer classes, and fostering mental health through addiction recovery to address health holistically Columbus Dress for Success $27,250 Supporting the Wilson, NC office and Eastern North Carolina mobile services with comprehensive programming dedicated to helping women secure employment, build a network, gain confidence, create a sustainable and meaningful career, and become financially independent Cumberland | Edgecombe | Johnston | Nash | Pitt | Wayne | Wilson Hispanic Federation, Inc. $45,000 Reducing health disparities through preventive care, mental health, wellness, and insurance access education and digital health literacy through their Mt.

Olive computer lab, teaching participants to navigate online health portals, and through direct services, including their bilingual hotline, health fairs, and referrals Bladen | Duplin | Edgecombe | Greene | Harnett | Johnston | Jones | Lenoir | Nash | Pender | Pitt | Sampson | Wayne | Wilson Hope Clinic $50,000 Providing healthcare for the un- and under-insured, including expansion of services with daytime clinics, the Worksite Wellness program, and increasing case management services Beaufort | Carteret | Craven | Pamlico | Pitt Kids First, Inc. Child Advocacy Center $50,000 Providing wrap-around evidence-based services to traumatized children and their caregivers who have suffered from abuse and/or neglect Camden | Chowan | Currituck | Dare | Gates | Pasquotank | Perquimans Kinston Community Health Center $50,000 Increasing healthcare access through mobile health services, providing preventative care and patient education on chronic disease management, reaching communities who may struggle with reliable transportation Craven | Duplin | Greene | Jones | Lenoir | Onslow | Pitt | Wayne Koinonia Community Solutions $50,000 Providing career and entrepreneurship training and financial literacy through resume writing, interview prep, skills assessment and coaching, budgeting, apprenticeships, and digital literacy workshops Beaufort | Hyde | Martin | Pitt | Tyrrell | Washington Marius Maximus Foundation for Mental Health, Inc. $40,000 Supporting mental health, suicide prevention, and social-emotional learning through peer support, education, and advocacy, providing safe spaces, resources, and inclusivity Cumberland | Robeson Men and Women United for Youth & Families, CDC $50,000 Providing programming to encourage youth entrepreneurship through workforce development training and resources, and career exploration Bladen | Brunswick | Columbus | New Hanover Miller’s Crew $50,000 Providing employment, skills development, training, and connection to additional community resources for the adult special needs population via Miller’s Brew Coffee Shops and support programming Bladen | Cumberland | Harnett | Hoke | Robeson | Sampson NC FIELD, Inc. $50,000 Providing access to addiction, mental health, and care management services through a Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor (LSAC) Supervisor and a Community Health Worker (CHW) Lenoir and 14 surrounding Eastern North Carolina counties North Carolina Farmworkers’ Project, Inc. $45,000 Improving healthcare access and outcomes for farmworkers, using culturally-competent outreach, deep community roots, and high-quality case management Cumberland | Duplin | Harnett | Johnston | Sampson | Wayne Ocracoke Health Center, Inc. $50,000 Providing comprehensive healthcare services where, otherwise, there would be none due to profound healthcare shortages, focusing on low-income, underinsured, and/or chronically ill residents Dare | Hyde Partners in Ministry $30,000 Supporting postsecondary education attainment and workforce development for youth in Scotland and Robeson counties, including the YES (Youth Empowered to Succeed) program and Upward Bound college preparatory program Robeson | Scotland Prevent Blindness – North Carolina $30,000 Supporting the Community Vision Program in Eastern North Carolina, delivering free retinal imaging and diagnoses of vision diseases to low-income adults Bertie | Craven | Cumberland | Dare | Edgecombe | Hyde | Johnston | Lenoir | Nash | Pitt | Sampson | Wayne | Wilson Ripple Effects Group $47,500 Providing a supportive environment for students facing behavioral and learning challenges through trauma therapy, family counseling, and in-house mental health services to further support their students’ mental health needs Edgecombe | Halifax | Nash | Wilson Safe Haven of Pender $35,000 Providing integrated mental healthcare for domestic violence survivors and their children Duplin | Pender StepUp Wilmington $35,000 Supporting low-income and unemployed adults and youth to gain training, personalized support, and employment Brunswick | New Hanover | Pender Strategic Twin Counties Education Partnership $50,000 Increasing education attainment and credentialing and providing quality work experiences in order to equip graduates with competencies to meet industry needs and build a stronger economy Edgecombe | Nash The Partnership for Children of Wayne County, Inc. $50,000 Increasing the early childhood workforce through the Child Care Academy by training participants to start a career in childcare Johnston | Wayne Tyrrell County Community Development Corporation $40,000 Providing training and education to aspiring entrepreneurs through mentorship, support, and resources to realize their business dreams Bertie | Chowan | Hyde | Martin | Tyrrell | Washington Wilson Education Partnership $40,000 Preparing students for college and the workforce through the expansion of their Career Connections Program, increasing student opportunities to prepare them for the workforce Wilson Wilson Youth United, Inc. $44,000 Enhancing emotional learning, well-being, and social skills through music therapy and improving reading fluency Wilson cam·ber | \ ˈkam-bər \ A positive, upward curve built into the beam of a bridge intended to distribute the load.