UNITED COMMUNITY BANK (UCB)
Supporting Our Community's Heroes
First responders play a crucial role in communities by providing immediate assistance during emergencies. These individuals include firefighters, police officers, paramedics, and other medical professionals who respond to crisis situations. The importance of first responders cannot be overstated, as they are often the first point of contact for individuals in distress.
Because First Responders dedicate their lives to serving the community, we often forget they too are members of our community. Educationally, there are not many financial resources that exist for first responders who would like to pursue higher academic achievement.
The Clayton Chamber Foundation has identified this need and has partnered with United Community Bank to provide funding to our Clayton Police officers, Clayton Firefighters, and Johnston County EMS who are focused on bringing higher quality outcomes to our community through educational advancement.
Because First Responders dedicate their lives to serving the community, we often forget they too are members of our community. Educationally, there are not many financial resources that exist for first responders who would like to pursue higher academic achievement.
The Clayton Chamber Foundation has identified this need and has partnered with United Community Bank to provide funding to our Clayton Police officers, Clayton Firefighters, and Johnston County EMS who are focused on bringing higher quality outcomes to our community through educational advancement.
MEET OUR INAUGURAL RECIPIENTS
Hannah Horne: Johnston County EMSHannah is currently using her funding to assist with expenses at Western Carolina University as an Emergency Disaster Management student, minoring in Criminal Justice. This scholarship has helped Hannah to assist her family financially. Her goal as a professional is to always be mentally strong to provide the best care possible to those in need during an emergency. She is excited about what her future will look like after obtaining her college degree and how her knowledge base will continue to grow because of the support through this scholarship.
Outside of her profession, Hannah is a volunteer with the fire department in her hometown of Clement, NC. 
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James Meeks: Johnston County EMSThe funding James received will be used toward his graduate school expenses. James is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Human Resources degree. He is passionate about learning the skills necessary to better serve team members and community. Professionally, he will be able to set himself apart from other in his field while pursuing higher ranking opportunities. Having the adequate training to properly engage emergency scenarios and the confidence to make the right decision, regardless of the emergency is what James is most passionate about.
"The community will benefit by having a more well-rounded and educated provider responding to their needs". 
Stacy Creech: Johnston County EMSFunds awarded to Stacy have been used towards textbooks or workbooks relative to her work in the EMS field and uniforms necessary for her to work in the field. Stacy is currently pursuing courses to become a certified paramedic and is excited to receive funds that will allow her to keep moving toward her goal. She has been in the EMS field for 18 years and has found that being a paramedic is the best role for her to save lives of people in need and her Johnston County community
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Omar Saidykhan: Johnston County EMSOmar is a recent enrollee of the Paramedic program housed a Nash Community College. He has been fortunate to have his tuition for the program waived, but plans to utilize the funds he has been awarded to purchase books and stationary needed for his courses. Omar expressed that this donation has provided peace of mind financially and he is excited to have more time to focus on his studies.
Omar is looking forward to providing more advanced forms of care to the people of Johnston County upon completion of his studies "Johnston County EMS needs more advance EMS personnel and upon a successful completion I will be an addition to fulfill part of that demand". |
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Through the United Community Bank (UCB) First Responders Scholarship Fund, eligible first responders can receive up to $1,000 for educational expenses (including books, fees, registration, and materials).
Eligible professions are Johnston County EMT/EMS and Clayton Fire and Police personnel. To apply for the United Community Bank First Responders Scholarship, click the button below to fill out the application. |
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Annual First Responders Appreciation EventJoin us for our annual appreciation event to say "thank you" for the sacrifice and safety our first responders provide. As a display of appreciation, each first responder, including Fire, Police, EMS, Town employees, and leadership, will have their meal paid for!
Check the Clayton Chamber of Commerce calendar to find out when this year's event is! |
2022 First Responders Appreciation BBQ
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