Members of The Community Paramedics, left, and Moji Coffee + More in the county library were awarded for their innovative programs. | Photo Courtesy of Forsyth County
Members of The Community Paramedics, left, and Moji Coffee + More in the county library were awarded for their innovative programs. | Photo Courtesy of Forsyth County
Two prominent initiatives in Forsyth County were recently acknowledged by The National Association of Counties for the 2020 Achievement Awards.
The Community Paramedics program that is run by the Emergency Medical Services’ won an award in the Health division, winstonsalem.com reported on June 24. The program helps residents who constantly call 911 because they are completely dependant on the services.
Tim Black, who is the director of emergency services, called the program a "gem."
"The community paramedicine program is a hidden gem inside of Forsyth County that serves the public at large," Black told winstonsalem.com. "It‘s only fitting that they would receive an award to champion their efforts."
The second award went to Moji Coffee + More and the Forsyth County Central Library for their collaboration, winstonsalem.com reported. These two services were awarded in the Human Services division.
The pair received the award for a training program and job opportunities through Moji Coffee + More that has a shop in the library, winstonsalem.com reported. The program is designed for individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities.
"Moji’s mission so clearly dovetails with the public library’s mission to lead in lifelong learning through community engagement, innovative programs, and inclusion," Associate Library Director Elizabeth Skinner told winstonsalem.com. "When a happy marriage of core service values and the opportunity to build social capital occurs, everyone in the community wins."
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