You are likely familiar with LSC’s mission statement, “Empowered by Christ, we walk together with all we serve.” What you may not realize is how many generous supporters walk alongside us in fulfilling that mission: over 2,400 individual contributors in 2024! Every gift helps LSC ensure abundant living for the communities we serve.
Each year, LSC recognizes individuals, families, and organizations in North and South Carolina that have demonstrated extraordinary financial commitment and whole-hearted support for our work. These are our Philanthropists of the Year.
“Grace and Eric Hoyle are LSC family,” says LSC President and Chief Executive Officer Ted W. Goins, Jr. “Grace is a member of the Efird family – the founders of Trinity Place in Albemarle – and her Uncle Oscar received care there. Eric helped raise funds for LSC, then served on the Board of Trustees for nine years, including three as chair. He is now on our Board of Advisors. Eric and Grace have supported LSC financially, with their time, and through their advocacy. They have truly given their all.”
Eric Hoyle accepted LSC’s North Carolina Philanthropist of the Year Award on behalf of himself and his wife, Grace, at the Triad Shepherd Society Dinner held at Trinity Elms in Clemmons on September 30, 2024.
“My initial involvement with LSC was in 2013, as a volunteer soliciting gifts for Lutheran Services for the Aging’s Keeping the Promise Capital Campaign, which funded four new nursing homes,” Hoyle recalled.
“I was then invited to join the LSC Board,” he continued. “It gave me an in-depth education in how competence and caring combine in a not-for-profit Christian setting to truly accomplish LSC’s mission: ‘Empowered by Christ, we walk together with all we serve.’
“Grace and I know that LSC lives its mission daily. It is an outstanding opportunity for the investment of our time and resources.”