The HealthCare Foundation of Cleveland County strives to build a healthier, better future for Cleveland County through community collaboration and transformational grantmaking.

The HealthCare Foundation of Cleveland County is an independent, stand-alone non-profit health legacy community foundation with a countywide board of directors. For the purpose of addressing health and wellness issues affecting our residents, every dollar raised stays in Cleveland County and is reinvested to improve health and wellness outcomes. We are your non-profit healthcare foundation and actively seek community support for our initiatives.

Our Work

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Leadership

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Our Events

Each year the Foundation hosts several special events in the community to support our mission or specific funds within the Foundation. Your support of these events is welcomed and encouraged!

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Our Grants

Our organization awards grants for innovative programs or initiatives that address targeted healthcare concerns in Cleveland County.

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Learn About Our History

The HealthCare Foundation of Cleveland County has a unique history rooted in Cleveland County spanning back over 30 years.

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Support Our Work

The HealthCare Foundation of Cleveland County relies on donations from its supporters to continue our mission of addressing and improving the healthcare needs of our citizens.

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SAFEKIDS Cleveland County Establishes Life Jacket Loaner Stations

June 19, 2025

SAFEKIDS Cleveland County Establishes Life Jacket Loaner Stations June 19, 2025 Available for public use at area waterways (SHELBY, NC) – Just in time for the Memorial Day holiday and the start of summer, SafeKids Cleveland County in partnership with the HealthCare Foundation of Cleveland County has constructed and placed five Life Jacket Loaner Stations […]

Healthcare Foundation Establishes Annual Community Leader Award

March 31, 2025

Healthcare Foundation Establishes Annual Community Leader Award May 31, 2025 Dr. Jack Weller recognized as the inaugural recipient SHELBY, NC – The HealthCare Foundation of Cleveland County, in partnership with the Craver family of Shelby has established an annual award honoring long-time community leader and advocate, Adelaide Austell Craver. The Adelaide Austell Craver “Heart for […]

HFCC Establishes Endowed Scholarship for Physician Assistant Studies

March 21, 2024

HFCC Establishes Endowed Scholarship for Physician Assistant Studies Mar 21, 2024 Award will Support PA Students who are County Residents or Committed to Practicing in Cleveland County BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. – The HealthCare Foundation of Cleveland County, its board of directors and Executive Director/CEO Dick Baker have announced the establishment of an endowed scholarship at […]

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