A rural NC Health Coalition of Community Leaders, the McDowell County Health Coalition, is seeking a Resource & Relationship Development Professional to boldly (Executive Director or equivalent), and with confidence, lead our organization in a multi-faceted fundraising & relationship development strategy.
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OUR IDEA FOR THE FUTURE

Our Idea for the Future Our Idea for the Future

MISSION – WHY WE EXIST

The McDowell County Health Coalition connects, convenes, collaborates, and creates opportunities for whole-person health in the McDowell community.

VISION – OUR IDEA OF THE FUTURE

A healthy McDowell community where people have the opportunity to thrive.

GUIDELINES FOR OUR DECISIONS

Our Values Our Values

1. Collaboration.
We engage people across boundaries to develop long-lasting solutions.

2. Equity.
We recognize both the diversity of the people in the McDowell community, as well as the diversity of their needs. We want to reduce differences in access to services and outcomes based on demographics, geography, and socio-economic status. We strive to meet people where they are and make everyone feel included authentically and consistently. If we do not have representation in the room, then we do not have the assets we need to use an equity lens.

3. The power of communities and growing leaders.
Community members have their own power, and we support them in exercising it. We listen, learn, and seek to understand the needs of all communities within McDowell County. We support leaders in creating innovative solutions that are sustainable and based on insights gained from their experiences, knowledge, and data.

4. Whole-person health.
We seek to improve both physical and behavioral health. We recognize that health outcomes are determined by social factors, including access to care, housing, interpersonal violence, education, and transportation.

OUR GOALS

Our Values

1. We are an information hub for community resources.

  • Increase access to health care.
  • Promote communication on health issues.

2. We bring people together to identify community needs and develop solutions.

  • Assess the physical, behavioral and social health status of the residents of McDowell County.
  • Serve as a forum through which health and health care issues may be discussed by individuals or organizations, and
  • Improve the health of McDowell County as defined by a variety of measures.

3. We provide space and support for new projects and programs.

  • Seek funding for McDowell County Health Coalition and its programs.
  • Implement programs and promotions designated by the Coalition.

Leadership

The board of directors guides the Coalition and volunteers their time, treasure, and talent to implement its mission. Active members represent county government, local community forums, healthcare providers, civic organizations, educational institutions, and the faith and business communities.

Toby Bramblett Chair YMCA
Dustin Burleson VAYA
Kimberly Freeman Mission Hospital McDowell
Angela Grubb MSUTF
Ashely McCartha McDowell County Schools
Alex Portelli McDowell LFAC
Weyland Prebor McDowell Senior Center
Michelle Rink Staff
Molly Sandfoss NC Cooperative Extension
Amy Stevens Vice Chair M.A.T.C.H
Laura Zapater CULA
Summer Thrive Series

Tools for health resilience, innovation, vitality, and empowerment, presented by the McDowell Health Coalition

Every Saturday morning 10am - 12noon through August 20th at the City Park on Main Street Marion.

Full List of Upcoming Events in the Summer Thrive Series

Past Programs

Over the last decade, the Coalition has assisted several programs that have achieved sustainability and self-governance to work alongside the Coalition.

M.A.T.C.H

McDowell Access to Care and Health

Connecting uninsured community members to wrap-around health care services and community supports to comprehensively address social determinants of health.

Workplace Wellness

Coaching management and workers to develop health and wellness strategies on site through work-driven wellness committees.