Our Plans

GOLDEN LEAF FOUNDATION

       

      • The 2020 community survey results recommend that Phase 3 (unrenovated space on south end of building) should be a business center with education and business opportunities offered.
      • April/May 2021—SCCC team begins work with a coach/mentor from the North Carolina Rural Center and AB-Tech partners on a project plan and Letter of Intent.

      • September 14, 2021—Madison County Board of County Commissioners votes to make the Spring Creek Community Center one of three recommended projects to take forward to the Golden LEAF Foundation.

      • September 30, 2021—Letter of Intent submitted to GLF.

      • December 7, 2021- GLF invited Spring Creek to submit a full application.

      • February 10, 2022—Full application submitted. Grant submitted for Phase 3 renovations is named Spring Creek Office of Economic Development! (SCORED!).

      • March 2, 2022—Two GLF Program Officers make a site visit to the Spring Creek Community Center.

      • April 7, 2022—Golden LEAF Foundation Board meets and approves the SCCC grant request for $450,000. Madison County will serve as grantee and fiscal agent.
        • Fall 2022- Summer 2023 — Architectural drawings and final cost estimates are prepared.
      • October 2023 – Reports are submitted updating progress to the Golden LEAF Foundation every 6 months.

    Land of Sky

      • Summer 2022 – LOS provides SCCC with $5,000 in grant funds for equipment purchases and installation for broadband.

    Dogwood Health Trust

      • Summer 2023 — Full application submitted for Economic Ecosystem Development grant.
      • October 2023 — Dogwood Health Trust Board meets and approves the SCCC grant request for $350,000. Madison County will serve as grantee and fiscal agent.

    Madison County Government

      • June 2023 – County provides $5,000 in educational/health grant funds for Phase 3.
      • July 2023 – Board of Commissioners 2023-2024 budget is approved and implemented. County has appropriated $200,000 for roof repair for SCCC.
      • October 2023 – RFP for SCCC roof is offered for bids.
      • November 2023 – Board of Commissioners vote to approve proposal submitted by Jeff’s Roofing.
      • January 2024 – Roof is completed.

    The Cannon Foundation

    • February 2024 – SCCC submits an inquiry for an economic development grant.
    • March 2024 – We submit a full grant application.
    • April 2024 – The Cannon Foundation came and toured the community center.
    • May 2024 – We are awarded $75,000 for renovations for economic development in Phase 3.

    Future Plans for Phase 3

    • 2024—Fundraising continues and planning with AB-Tech is ongoing.

      • 2024—Bids for renovation received, contractor selected, and construction begins.

      • 2025—Phase 3 completed and occupied

    Watch this space for updates as the project unfolds.

    Walking trail, Basketball Court, and Picnic area

    Our plans for the building are important but we are also targeting the grounds. In the Summer 2023 community survey, people asked about a walking trail, a basketball court, and even a covered picnic area. We are working on those projects in partnership with the Spring Creek Volunteer Fire Department and Madison County Government. It will take funds to implement. We have visited other community centers and are formulating a plan. Stay tuned for updates as they become available.

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