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FIRST BANK ANNOUNCES $89,000 GIVEN TO EDUCATORS IN THE CAROLINAS
SOUTHERN PINES, N.C., June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- First Bank continues its Project Launch contest, awarding $89,550 through May 2022. Each month winners in
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[{"type":"text","content":"SOUTHERN PINES, N.C., June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- First Bank continues its Project Launch contest, awarding $89,550 through May 2022. Each month winners in the year-long initiative, committing $500,000 over the course of the year, are chosen from hundreds of entries by a committee of bankers, community members and/or stakeholders. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \nProject Launch encourages and rewards innovation and creativity in varied forms of education and is open to educators, nonprofits, entrepreneurs, and creative thinkers who may need the financial support and a partnership that will help them get their education-based projects off the ground.\nThe following highlights the most recent winners and those from previous months:\nMay 2022 - $48,500 awarded:Jennifer Holley of Elizabeth City, NC – Sheep Harney Elementary SchoolSupporting physical, emotional, and mental health through building a comprehensive library and sets of tools to encourage growth and wellness in these areas.Nick Jaeger of Asheville, NC – Early Learning Center at the Irene Wortham CenterTo install outdoor elements for sensory play on the playgrounds of the school to engage in their surroundings, promote problem solving, and develop fine motor skills.Anna Britt of Durham, NC – Glenn Elementary SchoolTo train 6 teachers and interventionalists to provide specific reading instruction to the neediest readers in the school. This program entails multi-sensory components and is deeply influenced by Orton-Gillingham methods.April 2022 - $10,000 awarded:Nadine Traughber of Cary, NC – Trips for Kids RDUMarch 2022 - $8,250 awarded:Roslyn Carney of Marshall, NC – Bush Creek Elementary SchoolJaquarnia Ingram of Cheraw, SC – Long Middle SchoolAmber Greene of Winston-Salem, NC – Quality Education AcademyFebruary 2022 - $22,800 awardedOctavio Perez of Hickory, NC – Clyde Campbell Elementary SchoolAngela Ramos Martinez of Burlington, NC – Eastlawn Elementary SchoolJonathan Thill of Asheboro, NC – Black Entrepreneurs and Business OwnersDevin Hocutt of Angier, NC – Harnett Central High SchoolDebbie Bond of Elgin, SC – PACE AcademyLeesa Jones of Washington, NC – Washington Waterfront Underground Railroad MuseumLynn Duffy of Leland, NC – bringing a Story Walk to the Leland areaLiz Noland of Winston-Salem, NC – The Downtown SchoolIn addition to giving funds directly, First Bank recen...