GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1991

H	1 

HOUSE BILL 1214*

Short Title:  Uplift, Inc. Funds.	(Public)
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Sponsors: Representative Jeralds.
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Referred to:  Appropriations.
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May 10, 1991

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO UPLIFT, INC., TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES.
Whereas, in 1987, Project Uplift began as a model demonstration to weave together programs of maternal and child health, early childhood education, and family support into a comprehensive strategy to sustain and strengthen families in Ray Warren Homes, a low income housing community in Greensboro; and
Whereas, presently, Project Uplift's field operations provide intensive, on-site technical assistance in selected counties to health and human service providers, business and community leaders, and families who seek to implement innovative strategies to support and strengthen families with young children; and
Whereas, Project Uplift has proposed a statewide resource center for local communities that will offer leadership development training, strategic planning assistance, and access to the best research, and implement innovative strategies of opportunity for families with young children; and
Whereas, Uplift, Inc., needs funds to strengthen its valuable human service programs; Now, therefore,
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
Section 1.  There is appropriated from the General Fund to Uplift, Inc., the sum of $200,000 for the 1991-92 fiscal year and the sum of $200,000 for the 1992-93 fiscal year to model and facilitate cooperative efforts that promote the health and well-being of children, families, and communities, provided that these funds are matched on a dollar-for-dollar basis.
Sec. 2.  This act becomes effective July 1, 1991.