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Wake County Community Foundation

The Wake County Community Foundation is a growing family of philanthropic funds, source of grants for local causes and partner for donors. WCCF was founded in 1991 and is led by a local volunteer advisory board that helps build community assets through the creation of permanent endowments, makes grants and leverages leadership – all for the benefit of Wake County.

Officers

Ellen Gorham

President

Peter Roche

Vice President, Secretary

Board members:

Donna Bishop

Sarah Gaskill

Jamilla Hawkins

Delilah Jones

Greg McNamara

Samir Mehta

Ruth Peebles

Amanda Powell

Jerry Sayre

Michael Shaw

Maggie Stroud

Minnie Vickers

Directors emeriti:

Jeff Raxlin

Jamilla Hawkins, member of the Wake County Community Foundation board, shares about her experiences being a part of the WCCF board and working with other community leaders.

Grants Awarded

Wake County News

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Impact Story

Sorority increases impact with scholarship endowment funds

August 16, 2024

The Raleigh Alumnae Chapter-Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., has contributed significantly to the community since its establishment in 1938. In more than eight decades,…

Blog

Grantee Profile: All Things New Inc.

July 3, 2024

Nonprofit Profile: All Things New Inc. Name: Patricia Holland, Founder/Executive Director, All Things New Inc. Where is your nonprofit located? Raleigh…

Blog, Impact Story

Part of the solution: endowment provides sustainability for organization supporting people who are unhoused

April 8, 2024

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News

Women’s Giving Network of Wake County awards $100,000 to nonprofits, granting over $1.8M to date

November 16, 2023

The Women’s Giving Network of Wake County (WGN), a giving circle of the North Carolina Community Foundation, hosted its 17th Annual IMPACT Luncheon and…