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Nest FeatureNCCU Receives $1.24 Million Grant to Support Youth Mental Health
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NCCU Receives $1.24 Million Grant to Support Youth Mental Health
With a $1.24 million grant from the Blue Cross NC Foundation, NCCU’s Eagle Counseling, Consultation and Research Clinic is launching Project HARMONY to expand mental health support for youth in the state.
Nest Feature$1.4M Grant Expands Rural Legal Aid and Student Support
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$1.4M Grant Expands Rural Legal Aid and Student Support
The grant will open doors for aspiring legal professionals and help fill critical service gaps in rural communities in North Carolina.
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