UPCOMING EVENTS IN GRAHAMTOWN
BACK 2 SCHOOL - BACKPACK GIVEWAY AUG 2ND
BACK 2 SCHOOL - BACKPACK GIVEWAY AUG 2ND
BACK 2 SCHOOL - BACKPACK GIVEWAY AUG 2ND
Countywide Back2School Event - August 2, 2025 (10am - 2pm)
Community Garden
BACK 2 SCHOOL - BACKPACK GIVEWAY AUG 2ND
BACK 2 SCHOOL - BACKPACK GIVEWAY AUG 2ND
Teach your kids to grow produce in the community garden.
BRING YOUR KIDS!
Juneteenth - SATURDAY June 14th, 2025
BACK 2 SCHOOL - BACKPACK GIVEWAY AUG 2ND
Juneteenth - SATURDAY June 14th, 2025
GRAHAMTOWN COMMUNITY HEALTH & WELLNESS
The Grahamtown Team is offering Beginner Yoga to anyone looking to exercise or live healthier. The exercises are for everyone and even those that may not be able to stand long. Come and get healthy and learn breathing, stretching and a variety of exercises for the whole family. To support the cost of this program we ask that you donate $5 weekly for the classes, but don't let that deter you. We want families in Grahamtown and throughout the county to participate. Join us for 45 min - 1 hour of movement and exercise.
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE Grahamtown Team as we serve the Grahamtown Community
AARP 2024 Community Challenge Grantee
Grahamtown Team - AARP Community Challenge Grantee
We have been selected as a 2024 AARP Community Challenge Grantee!
The Grahamtown Team is thrilled to announce we have been selected to receive a 2024 AARP Community Challenge grant. We are one of only 343 grantees selected (out of 3,300+ applications!) from across all 50 states, Washington D.C, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
With this quick-action grant we will provide “eating and seating” in the Grahamtown community. Our project will provide benches and tables throughout the Grahamtown Community for our seniors to enjoy our community. You will find increased seating at Hardin Park, the Grahamtown Community Garden and along Hardin Road near the upcoming community green space.
“We are incredibly proud that AARP selected the Grahamtown Team for this investment to make the Grahamtown community more livable for residents of all ages,” stated Kisha McDowell, Executive Director of the Grahamtown Team. “AARP is a nationwide leader in making communities more livable and we are honored that they see the tangible value this project will bring to our area.”
About the AARP Community Challenge
The AARP Community Challenge grant program funds innovative, quick-action projects that inspire change in areas such as public places; housing; transportation; digital connectivity; community resilience; and more. With additional funding support provided by Toyota Motor North America, the program is also increasing its investment in pedestrian safety projects that will improve streets and sidewalks, create vibrant pedestrian infrastructure, engage community members and much more.
This is all part of AARP’s nationwide work on livable communities, which supports the efforts of neighborhoods, towns, cities and counties across the country to become great places for all. AARP believes that communities should provide safe, walkable streets; affordable and accessible housing and transportation options; access to needed services; and opportunities for residents to participate in community life.
To learn more about the projects being funded by the AARP Community Challenge across the nation, including all 343 granted projects this year, visit aarp.org/CommunityChallenge. You can also view an interactive map of current and past AARP Community Challenge projects and AARP’s Livable Communities work at aarp.org/livable.
Support Grahamtown Community Programs
$25.00
Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve conditions for youth. Your generous donation will fund our mission and support our community. Email contact and for donations: kisha@grahamtownteam.org
CASHAPP: $Grahamtownteam1
Check payable to: Grahamtown Team
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1941, Forest City, NC 28043
828-229-3380
JOIN OUR COMMUNITY
GRAHAMTOWN TEAM
Grahamtown Team
Board of Directors
Earl Thompson, Kisha McDowell - Executive Director, Selena McEntyre, Will McDowell
GRAHAMTOWN COMMUNITY GARDEN
Grahamtown Community Garden
Located on Gypsy Street in Forest City, NC
is open for families and youth to engage in outdoor gardening. Families can grow healthy produce for their family or the community's farmer market.
GRAHAMTOWN COMMUNITY CENTER
Neighborhood Community Center
129 First Street
Forest City, NC
HEALTHY LIVING
COMMUNITY FEEDING
ZUMBA CLASSES
$5
JOIN OUR HEALTHY LIVING EXERCISE PROGRAM
(129 First Street, Forest City, NC)
YOUTH PROGRAMS
COMMUNITY FEEDING
COMMUNITY FEEDING
GTeam Youth Programs are expanding and elevating due to the support of our community funders.
COMMUNITY FEEDING
COMMUNITY FEEDING
COMMUNITY FEEDING
Community Pantry
Food Giveaway
Thursdays at 3pm
Call to schedule a pick-up time
828-229-3380
YOUTH PROGRAMS
SUMMER CAMP
YOUTH SUMMER CAMP
(JUNE 9 - 13, 2025)
Youth will discover our Healthy Living Programs, face-to-face. Come and learn about gardening, S.T.E.A.M Projects and culinary creations.
MEDIA & EDUCATION
MEDIA CENTER
Come and work on homework
Fill out Job Employment Applications
Create your resume
S.T.E.A.M. Fun Day
S.T.E.A.M. FUN DAY
May 3, 2025
Join us for a fun day of learning with kids.
GARDENING WITH KIDS
GARDENING IN SCHOOLS
Play Dates with Kids
Teaching students about planting, growing, and agriculture.
S.T.E.A.M. PROGRAMS
GARDENING IN SCHOOLS
GARDENING IN SCHOOLS
NEW Technology & Skills Programs
Leaders from the community will teach students & classes about various S.T.E.A.M. projects
GARDENING IN SCHOOLS
GARDENING IN SCHOOLS
GARDENING IN SCHOOLS
Partnering with Schools
Teaching gardening skills, planting fruits & vegetables and caring for gardens
OUR GOAL IS COMMUNITY
OUR MISSION
OUR MISSION
OUR MISSION
It is the mission of the Grahamtown Team to plan, support,
educate, and execute opportunities to enrich the quality of life
for the Grahamtown community.
OUR FOCUS
OUR MISSION
OUR MISSION
HEALTHY LIVING & EDUCATION
We focus on making the maximum positive effort for our community. Our members and volunteers provide the momentum that helps us affect change.
HEALTHY LIVING & EDUCATION
We focus on making the maximum positive effort for our community. Our members and volunteers provide the momentum that helps us affect change.
OUR VISION
OUR MISSION
OUR VISION
The vision of Grahamtown Team is to have an enriched and
attractive community that exemplifies the collaborative efforts
of the Grahamtown Community.
ABOUT US
THE GRAHAMTOWN TEAM:
The Grahamtown Team (GTeam) is an organization made up of citizens from Rutherford County who have an interest in serving our community. The GTeam is focused on the Grahamtown Neighborhood located within Forest City, NC.
It is the responsibility of this team to provide programs and services that support the development and healthy living of individuals within this community and Rutherford County as a whole.
The GTeam was established more than 16 years ago and has contributed greatly to the Grahamtown Neighborhood. The team has collaborated with the Town of Forest City to modify homes and clean up the Grahamtown area. The GTeam has hosted multicultural events to foster awareness and we continue to focus on creating opportunities that produce healthy living and learning. The GTeam sponsors the community garden on Gypsy Street as one of our healthy living programs where individuals and families can grow organic and healthy produce. We also sponsor healthy living classes and learning opportunities for students and adults.
The GTeam is led by professionals, farmers, and individuals that want to support our healthy living, education, and youth in Rutherford County. It is our desire to see a healthy change in the people, the youth and our neighborhood.
GRAHAMTOWN COMMUNITY CENTER
The GCC houses a technology center that is used for presentations, meetings, movie nights, computer classes, community events, and great times. Managed by the GTeam, the community center offers opportunities for healthy living programs, small groups, birthday parties, baby showers, youth activities and more.
GRAHAMTOWN COMMUNITY CENTER
BABY SHOWER
The Grahamtown Community Center is an open and available resource for our community to utilize for events, find resources, gain knowledge, learn new technology, and to be a part of our the Grahamtown community.
SELL YOUR PRODUCTS
The Grahamtown Center can be used as a place to tell everyone about your business and your products.
BRIDAL SHOWER
Whatever the occasion, the community center is a great place.
Call 828-229-3380, to schedule your event.
COMMUNITY FEEDING - Call for a pick-up time 828-229-3380
FOOD PANTRY
COMMUNITY FEEDING EVENTS
COMMUNITY FEEDING EVENTS
BI-WEEKLY FEEDING PROGRAM
THURSDAYS
3:00PM
If you are in need of food and we are open, stop by
CALL 828-229-3380 FOR QUESTIONS
COMMUNITY FEEDING EVENTS
COMMUNITY FEEDING EVENTS
COMMUNITY FEEDING EVENTS
ANNUAL COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS DINNER
December 12, 2024