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Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House2025-04-01

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Plain Language Summary

This bill appropriates $2 million in state funding to the Salvation Army of Cape Fear for construction of a Corps Community Center in Wilmington. The facility will provide after-school tutoring, business training, recreational activities, community meeting space, and serve as an emergency shelter during hurricanes.

Arguments in Favor

• •Supporters argue this bill addresses critical needs in an underserved area by funding a facility that will serve five counties and provide essential services like youth tutoring, job training, and emergency shelter.
• •They note the Salvation Army has secured three-quarters of the $7.5 million project cost through private funding, making this a cost-effective public-private partnership that leverages state dollars efficiently.

Arguments Against

• •Opponents may argue that directing $2 million to a single organization in one region raises questions about fairness and statewide funding priorities, and question whether state funds should support a faith-based organization's facilities rather than going to general state services.
• •They might also contend that the state should focus on sustainable, recurring funding solutions rather than one-time appropriations for specific local projects.