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1/12/24, 10:17 AM HSOA-24-16 <br />https://chapelhillnc.workflow.opengov.com/#/explore/records/63230/296812 2/13 <br />Agency's Purpose/Mission Statement <br />brief description of your organization’s past achievements <br />Wages and Positions <br />Does the agency pay permanent employees a <br />living wage? <br />Yes <br />Is the agency an Orange County Living Wage <br />Certified Employer? <br />Yes <br />Award Programs <br />Check one or more of the following application types. <br />Human Services Awards (Chapel Hill, Carrboro, <br />and Orange County) <br />Small Awards (Chapel Hill & Carrboro Applicants <br />Only) <br />The mission of the HHC is "to maintain and preserve the Burwell School Historic Site; <br />to interpret the history of 19th century Hillsborough for the enrichment of the public; <br />and to celebrate and promote the culture and heritage of Hillsborough and Orange <br />County." <br />The HHC has gratefully received annual financial support from both Orange County <br />Human Services and the Hillsborough Tourism Board and has conducted timely and <br />complete reporting and implementation of all program requirements. For over 50 <br />years, the Burwell School has offered many visitor services, averaging around 4000 <br />annual visitors pre-COVID while continually enhancing the site and its interpretations. <br />Some of our most notable accomplishments: researching and incorporating the <br />stories of free and enslaved people of color, including famed modiste Elizabeth Keckly; <br />offering free tours to bring history to guests of all backgrounds; and hosting public <br />events both on-site and virtually, covering a range of educational topics. <br />Docusign Envelope ID: F5E5F5C2-1D2F-4220-AB83-15724033E4F0