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CCCC Foundation gift benefits

Sustainable Agriculture program

The Central Carolina Community College Foundation announces the
establishment of the Acosta Integrative Therapies Gratitude Scholarship
to benefit the college’s Sustainable Agriculture program. Nancy Acosta
(pictured here), of Acosta Integrative Therapies, was once a student in the
Sustainable Agriculture program.

The Central Carolina Community College Foundation an- tion Consulting. In addition, as a yoga instructor, whole
nounces the establishment of the Acosta Integrative Ther- foods advocate, and former personal trainer, she said she
apies Gratitude Scholarship to benefit the college’s Sus- enjoys educating people on natural health and wellness.
tainable Agriculture program. Nancy Acosta, of Acosta Acosta Integrative Therapies is located at 290 East St. in
Integrative Therapies, was once a student in the Sustainable Pittsboro, N.C.
Agriculture program.
Dr. Emily Hare, CCCC Foundation Executive Director,
“My entire career has been in the Health and Wellness field, notes there is something special when alumni of the col-
so learning how to grow my own food organically was excit- lege pay it forward by establishing a scholarship to assist
ing for me,” said Acosta. “The courses were taught by expe- a current student. “CCCC is one big family and Nan-
rienced and knowledgeable instructors that made a positive cy truly exemplifies this through her generosity back to
impact on me. I learned so many things that I use today, like the college and the program she loved. We are grateful
soil quality and amending, direct seeding, transplanting, wa- for her support of the Sustainable Agriculture program,”
tering, harvesting, season extension and organic pest man- said Hare.
agement. I still make mistakes, but I have a base of knowl-
edge that works and it is so much fun!” The CCCC Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organi-
zation affiliated with, but independent of, Central Caro-
Acosta says that she remembers being impressed by the pas- lina Community College. It receives donations of money
sion and dedication of the young, future farmers that were and equipment on behalf of the college and uses them
in her class. “People that are interested in and committed to to promote its educational mission and assist students
healthy, whole food and a healthy earth,” said Acosta. “Con- through scholarships and grants.
tributing to the program is doing my part in creating a health-
ier, sustainable community, one organic farmer at a time.” For more information about the Foundation, its work and
events, visit www.cccc.edu/foundation/.
Nancy Acosta started Acosta Integrative Therapies in 2007.
Acosta, a Licensed Massage Therapist for 29 years with a For more information about the CCCC Sustainable Agri-
degree in Physical Education, specializes in Neuromuscu- culture program, visit www.cccc.edu/curriculum/majors/
lar Massage Therapy, Essential Oil Education, and Nutri- sustainableagriculture/.