The BHCF awarded a total of $4,740 to organizations serving the local community:
$1,000 to Children's Cancer Partners of the Carolinas for the Bertie-Hertford Childhood Cancer Safety Net
$1,000 to Roanoke Chowan Humane Society for a cat spay and neuter program
$910 to Special Olympics NC for Special Olympics programs in Bertie and Hertford counties
$1,830 to Union Rural Fire Department of Hertford County, Inc., to replace emergency lights
The BHWF awarded a total of $8,850 to organizations serving women, children and families in Bertie and Hertford counties:
$2,500 to the Ahoskie Food Pantry for their Power Pack program
$1,000 to Children's Cancer Partners of the Carolinas for Bertie-Hertford women battling childhood cancer
$1,350 to Dream Hunt & Fishing program for outdoor adventures and wildlife education
$1,000 to Make-A-Wish Eastern North Carolina to improve health outcomes for children in Bertie and Hertford counties
$500 to the North Carolina Symphony for music discovery for Bertie and Hertford students
$500 to Prevent Blindness NC for Star Pupils Bertie County
$2,000 to Ronald McDonald House of Eastern NC
The Bertie-Hertford Community Foundation is an affiliate of the North Carolina Community Foundation and is led by a local volunteer advisory board. Each year, BHCF uses dollars from its endowment fund to make grants to organizations that help the local community. Learn more about BHCF or make a tax-deductible donation at nccommunityfoundation.org/Bertie-Hertford.
The Bertie-Hertford Women’s Fund is a giving circle of NCCF and is led by a volunteer executive board. Each year, BHWF uses dollars from its endowment fund to support charitable organizations serving women, children and families in Bertie and Hertford counties. Learn more about BHWF or make a tax-deductible donation at nccommunityfoundation.org/BH-Women.
The Bertie-Hertford Community Foundation Advisory Board
Advisory board members live and work in Bertie and Hertford counties, positioning them to strategically leverage resources, meet local needs and access opportunities. Board members are Guy Holley (president), Jordan Harrell (vice president), Gail Carter (secretary/treasurer), Laura Beasley, Austine Evans, Cecelia Jones, Jackson Moody, Penny Rose, Otis Smallwood, John Tayloe, Marti Tyler and Lindsay Vaughan.
About the Bertie-Hertford Women’s Fund Executive Board
The Women’s Fund is led by Claudia Griffin (president) and Austine Evans (vice president). The Women’s Fund welcomes members as well as donations through sponsorships and general contributions.
About the North Carolina Community Foundation
The North Carolina Community Foundation is the only statewide community foundation serving North Carolina and has administered over $243 million in grants since 1988. With more than $440 million in assets, NCCF sustains more than 1,200 endowments and partners with a network of affiliates to award grants and scholarships in communities across the state.
An important component of NCCF’s mission is to ensure rural philanthropy has a voice at the local, regional and national levels. For more information, visit nccommunityfoundation.org.
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Each year, BHCF uses dollars from its endowment fund to make grants to organizations that help the local community. Learn more about BHCF or make a tax-deductible donation at <a href=\"\/communities\/northeastern\/bertie-hertford-county\">nccommunityfoundation.org\/Bertie-Hertford<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p>The Bertie-Hertford Women’s Fund is a giving circle of NCCF and is led by a volunteer executive board. Each year, BHWF uses dollars from its endowment fund to support charitable organizations serving women, children and families in Bertie and Hertford counties. 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