The CaroMont Health Cares Campaign
The Future of Healthcare Starts Here
The health of a community is only as strong as the people who care for it. In Gaston County, those people, the nurses, technicians and clinicians who show up every day, are in critically short supply. The gap is growing. The need is urgent. And the window to act is now. The CaroMont Health Cares Campaign is a $15 million commitment to change that, investing in local residents, funding healthcare careers and ensuring that the families of Greater Gaston never have to travel far or wait too long for the exceptional care they deserve. This is not a distant problem. It is happening here, and the solution starts with us.
About the Cares Campaign
Shaping Healthcare Together
The Cares Campaign is a scholarship initiative launched by the CaroMont Health Foundation to increase access to healthcare education and career training in our region, investing in talented, driven individuals who are ready to make a difference in the health of our community.
With a goal of raising $15 million, the campaign funds scholarships and career development programs that create pathways for aspiring healthcare professionals, supporting those pursuing the licenses, certifications and advanced training needed to begin or advance their careers.
Fueled by the generosity of donors, businesses and healthcare champions across Gaston County and beyond, we've surpassed the halfway mark and the momentum is growing.
Meet Our Inaugural Cares Scholars
Meet the first recipients of the Cares Campaign Scholarship, local residents pursuing healthcare careers in Gaston County.
Sheryl Long
Foundation Operations Coordinator
Mary Grace Bean
Director
Kellie Stillwell
Development Coordinator - Communications, Scholarships and Grants
Fran Shuler
Development Coordinator - Fundraising, Annual Giving and Stewardship
The Impact of Your Gift
From scholarships to long-term workforce development, here's how the Cares Campaign puts your generosity to work.
Scholarship Funding
Direct financial support for students pursuing licenses, certifications and healthcare degrees. Scholarships give talented, motivated individuals a real path into the healthcare field, turning ambition into action and potential into practice.
Career Development
Individual mentorship, professional resources and workplace development opportunities. Cares Scholars receive personalized guidance that helps them move from the classroom into thriving, long-term healthcare careers right here in our community.
Community Investment
Strengthening the local healthcare workforce so quality care stays close to home. When we invest in Gaston County residents, we keep skilled professionals rooted in our region, ensuring our neighbors are cared for by people who know and are committed to this community.
Long-Term Impact
Building a sustainable pipeline of skilled healthcare professionals for future generations. The Cares Campaign ensures that CaroMont Health and Gaston County have the trained, dedicated workforce needed to deliver exceptional care for decades to come.
Explore the Campaign
Your Questions, Answered
Everything you want to know about the Cares Campaign, who it supports and how to help.
Be Part of the Goal
We've surpassed the halfway mark toward our $15 million goal, and every gift brings us closer.
