Leon Levine Foundation Awards New Directions Grant of $50,000

The Leon Foundation has continued their partnership with New Directions through a grant of $50,000. Beginning in 2021, the Levines' have generously supported our efforts to help men, women, and families with children recover from crisis and have partnered with us to promote lasting change in our community.

About The Leon Levine Foundation:

Established in 1980 by Leon Levine (Founder and Chairman Emeritus of Family Dollar Stores, Inc.), The Leon Levine Foundation supports programs and organizations that improve the human condition through investments in education, healthcare, human services and Jewish values. Based in Charlotte, N.C., the Foundation invests in nonprofits across North Carolina and South Carolina with strong leadership, a track record of success, and a plan for financial sustainability. Through its investments, the Foundation intends to create pathways to self-sufficiency, champion strategies for permanent change, and facilitate opportunities for growth.