Macon County Care Network
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Soup Cafe
Clients of CareNet are provided fulfilling and dependable meals each day (Monday-Friday 10AM-1PM), prepared by our energetic volunteers in the kitchen.
BackPack Program
A collaboration with Student Services for Macon County Schools and CareNet, to provide food (in lunch sacks) for identified children and their siblings. Children involved with this program are provided food to take home over the weekend; often times the only nutritional substance they have at home until returning to school on Monday. The bags are distributed on Friday of each week, for which the school counselor and/or teacher with knowledge of the students in the program present to those who are involved. Currently there are 12 Macon County Schools for which the program is offered.
Food Pantry
CareNet provides food, as well as, personal/household items to families in need as requested with client visits. We limit eligibility to every 30 days per family;we take into consideration each circumstance/need.
Financial Appointments
Financial appointments are made for requests for utility disconnect notices, as well as, any other need for financial assistance. Limited funds are available based on grants awarded to the organization. Individuals are encouraged to contact the main office to request an appointment and to ensure funds are available for their assistance needs.
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Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
We as a ministry have a lot planned for 2015, and our efforts are laser-focused on ending hunger in Macon County. With the continued support of our beloved community, our food programs, such as the BackPack Program and Food Pantry, will continue to provide community members with vital nourishment in times of need.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
In 2015, our ministry is focused on partnering with families in times of need, rather than just providing resources in a short-term solution to end hunger. Through the development of a client choice model food pantry and continuing to provide educational workshops and certification trainings for the families we serve.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
Partnering with local businesses, civic groups, churches, and our affiliate in the Feeding America Network, MANNA Foodbank, we are able to network and leverage our resources to provide a complete approach to providing resources and educational tools to the families we serve.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
As an organization aimed at providing quality and timely resources, we believe we are just scratching the surface of our potential as a leader in our community. Macon County Care Network continues to strive for consistency, advocacy for those we serve, as well as, strengthening the very programs we have lead the way with in terms of providing food security for families in Macon County.
Financials
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Operations
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Macon County Care Network
Board of directorsas of 6/2/2016
Mr. John Brunner
Resurrection Lutheran Church
Term: Jan 2011 - Dec 2017
Mrs. Gwen Taylor
Macon County Department of Social Services
Term: Jan 2014 - Dec 2016
Holly Cloninger Director of Human Resources
Macon Bank
John Brunner Pastor
Resurrection Lutheran Church
Lisa Leatherman Nantahala Area District Manager
Duke Energy
John Makinson Pastor
Franklin Covenant Church
Gwen Taylor Human Resources Planner
Macon County Department of Social Services
Kevin Holland Nantahala Lake Services Representative
Duke Energy
Matt McGee Faculty Advisor - Community Service
Rabun Gap Nacoochee School
James Stork Vice President Education
Drake Software
Jennifer Dills Vice President Finance
Drake Software
Summer Woodard Town Manager
Town of Franklin
David Beam Pastor
First United Methodist Church
Gail Harris Owner
Stewarts' of Franklin Jewelers
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Board composition
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