January 05, 2010
Categories: Press Releases
RALEIGH, N.C. JAN. 5, 2010 — Art Pope, President of the John William Pope Foundation, announced today that the Foundation’s board has approved $1,014,500 in local grants, primarily awarded to arts, religious, youth, humanitarian, and educational organizations.
During the fall/winter grant cycle, the Pope Foundation focuses its efforts on the local community, seeking to fund groups that strive to advance the well being of citizens in Wake, Vance, and other surrounding counties. Many of the organizations, such as the Raleigh Rescue Mission, Urban Ministries of Wake County, Alliance Medical Ministry, and Habitat for Humanity, focus on alleviating poverty, poor health, and housing deficiencies. Others, like the N.C. Opera, Ballet, Theatre, Symphony, and Performance Edge, build cultural depth within the community.
Other notable grantees include but are not limited to: Central YMCA, Occoneechee Council - Boy Scouts of America, Ravenscroft School, Raleigh Charter High School, Full Gospel Tabernacle, Shepherd’s Table, and the H. Leslie Perry Memorial Library in Henderson, NC.
The John William Pope Foundation is a private, family foundation, supported by the late John W. Pope, Sr., of Raleigh, North Carolina, his wife, Joyce W. Pope, and their children: Art Pope of Raleigh, North Carolina, Amanda Pope of Citra, Florida, and their late son, John William Pope, Jr. Total grants awarded throughout all cycles in 2009 equal $9,600,253, which includes a $300,000 donation of a $1.2 million pledge to Campbell University’s Law School in downtown Raleigh.
The Pope Foundation receives additional support from the family’s business, Variety Wholesalers, Inc., which owns and operates Roses, Maxway, Super 10, and other discount stores, and holds its offices and distribution centers in Raleigh and Henderson, North Carolina.
For more information, interviews, or details on the application process, contact Dave Riggs or David Bass at 919-861-6449 or press@jwpf.org.
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December 12, 2008
Categories: Press Releases
RALEIGH, N.C. DEC. 12, 2008 — The John William Pope Foundation has completed its final installment to Campbell University for the John W. Pope Jr. Convocation Center. The Pope family, through its Foundation, gave a total of $5 million over the last five years to help complete the building that houses Campbell’s new athletic center and hosts other university-wide events such as graduation ceremonies. The Pope Foundation gift was made in memory of the late John W. Pope Jr., who graduated from Campbell in 1975.
The state-of-the-art, multi-purpose facility will seat about 3,700 spectators for athletic events and up to 5,000 for special events such as concerts, graduation activities, and other community gatherings. In addition to the main arena, the Center includes training and weight rooms, a practice facility, sport locker rooms, athletic offices, a hospitality room, labs and classrooms for the exercise science department, and the Campbell Sports Hall of Fame. The Center will also house the volleyball and wrestling teams.
The university expects the Center to benefit Campbell athletics fans, students who use the facilities, and the residents of Buies Creek, N.C. The building is one of the largest constructed in Harnett county, and has become a symbol of pride for the area. Campbell has already committed to holding graduation ceremonies for Harnett County public schools.
A dedication service took place on Friday, October 17th, 2008, to honor the donors and Campbell’s future. Art Pope, President of the John William Pope Foundation, said, “My brother, John, loved athletics and our family is honored to be a part of this world-class facility." Campbell President Jerry Wallace said, “Buies Creek has never seen anything like this.”
The John William Pope Foundation is a private, family foundation, supported by the late John W. Pope, Sr., of Raleigh, North Carolina, his wife, Joyce W. Pope, and their children: Art Pope of Raleigh, North Carolina, Amanda Pope of Citra, Florida, and late son, John W. Pope, Jr.
The Foundation receives additional support from the family’s business, Variety Wholesalers, Inc., which owns and operates the Rose’s, Maxway, and Super 10 stores. Its offices and distribution centers are in Henderson, North Carolina.
For more information, interviews, or details on the application process, contact Dave Riggs or David Bass at 919-861-6449 or press@jwpf.org.
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