The Green Rural Redevelopment Organization GRRO

We extend our sincere thanks to GRRO Board member, Dr. Devon Noonan, Co-Lead of the Rural Health Equity Hub and Associate Dean for Community Engagement Science and Director of Rural Health Equity at Duke School of Nursing, for leading our impactful “How to Mend a Broken Heart” speaker session.

Dr. Noonan’s insights on rural health equity and community-centered care deeply resonated with our audience and reinforced the importance of partnerships in advancing healthier, more resilient rural communities. We are grateful for her leadership, expertise, and commitment to improving health outcomes where it matters most. 💚

At GRRO we believe no one in our rural communities should go hungry. Through our Feeding the Unhoused program, we’re working to ensure our most vulnerable community members have access to fresh, healthy food. When we invest in food access, we’re investing in people. Together, we can cultivate resilience, restore hope, and ensure everyone has what they need to thrive. Thank you to Community Partners of Hope.

Community Health in Action at GRRO! 💚❤️🖤

The Green Rural Redevelopment Organization (GRRO) was proud to host another impactful session of our Heart to Heart Community Speaker Series featuring special guest Dr. Sanchez.

Dr. Sanchez provided free A1C testing, and additional health checks for both community members and GRRO staff, helping us take meaningful steps toward preventing and managing chronic diseases right here in our rural communities.

Access to fresh, healthy food and preventative healthcare are essential to building stronger, more resilient communities. Events like these ensure our neighbors have the tools and knowledge they need to live healthier lives.

Thank you, Dr. Fransine Marie Sanchez, for investing your time and expertise into the health of our community! ❤️💚🖤
This is just one of many ways GRRO continues to create thriving rural communities.

The only way we create thriving rural communities is together and with our community.

The Green Rural Redevelopment Organization is hard at work at its new Henderson home, partnering across rural communities to address poverty, food insecurity, and chronic disease through programs focused on economic mobility, access to healthy food, and health support.

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Chester Williams, CEO and Founder of A Better Chance/A Better Community. His unwavering commitment to uplifting rural communities has left a lasting impact and his loss will be felt. GRRO extends our condolences to his family, loved ones, and all those whose lives he touched. His legacy lives on in every community he served.

Over the past few days GRRO has been able to deliver food boxes and turkey breasts to seniors and other members of our community to ensure we all have what we need over this Thanksgiving holiday. We’re grateful for our generous partners, supports and staff who help us create thriving rural communities. A special thank you to the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina.

It’s and along with our community partners are celebrating all things rural health during our Rural Health Fair at Vance County Regional Farmers’ Market. If you’re in the Henderson area stop by!

Join the Green Rural Redevelopment Organization (GRRO) in collaboration with Duke University Rural Health Equity Hub, the Vance County Regional Farmers’ Market, and the Central & Eastern Food Bank of NC in celebration of National Rural Health Day. Stop by the Vance Country Farmers' Market, 210 Southpark Dr., Henderson, NC and take part in our Rural Health Fair! This interactive fair will feature over thirty local and regional community organizations offering resources, screenings, free flu shots, health education, and wellness services aimed at supporting the holistic health of the community. Learn more by visiting grronc.org.

Thank you to the The National Job Corps Association for highlighting the great work happening in our rural communities.

🌟 Employer Spotlight: Green Rural Redevelopment Organization & FlexDesk 360 🌟

Kittrell Job Corps is proud to recognize Green Rural Redevelopment Organization, Inc. (GRRO) and FlexDesk 360 of Henderson for their outstanding commitment to empowering students and strengthening our workforce community.

Since 2024, this incredible partnership has:

✅ Opened doors to work-based learning internships and employment opportunities in Facility Maintenance and Office Administration.
✅ Provided fresh food boxes for non-residential students and produce for our Culinary Arts restaurant.
✅ Played an active role in our Campus Workforce Council Committee and Industry Roundtable meetings, keeping students connected to the world of work.

💬 “We are excited about our partnership with Kittrell Job Corps and look forward to continuing to work with campus trade instructors to prepare students for the real world of work.” — Nicole Mitchell, Work-Based Learning Supervisor, FlexDesk360

👏 Thank you, GRRO and FlexDesk 360, for helping our students build skills, confidence, and brighter futures!



Congressman G. K. Butterfield
Senator Thom Tillis
Senator Ted Budd
Senator Ben Sasse

We are blessed to be able to do all that we do here at GRRO to create thriving rural communities all across NC. A huge thank you to the Carolina Country magazine for highlighting the important work that’s being done to ensure access to fresh healthy food and more. Check out the October issue and our GRRO feature! https://www.carolinacountry.com/issue/october-2025