Help western NC recover from Hurricane Helene. Learn more

Wilkes Community Foundation

The Wilkes Community Foundation is a growing family of philanthropic funds, source of grants for local causes and partner for donors. WCF was founded in 1993 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 Wilkes County.

Officers

Laura Luffman

President

Suzanne Moore

Secretary

Board Members

Ashley Barton

Linda Cheek

Fred Costello

Jennifer Furr

Jean Hefner

Luke Jarvis

Craig Langston

Lena Lovette

Morgan Mathis

Michelle Shepherd

Mary Smith

Grants Awarded

Wilkes County News

View all news
News

Donations encouraged for Hurricane Helene emergency response, NCCF opens Disaster Relief Fund for long-term recovery in west

September 29, 2024

Donate to the NCCF Disaster Relief Fund Get the latest updates on NCCF’s response to Hurricane Helene The North Carolina…

Blog

Help western NC recover from Hurricane Helene

September 29, 2024

Hurricane Helene has devastated communities in western North Carolina. The North Carolina Community Foundation is encouraging donations to groups that are working to address the…

News

Wilkes Community Foundation awards nearly $10,000 in grants

September 26, 2024

The Wilkes Community Foundation, a North Carolina Community Foundation affiliate, has awarded $9,740 in grants to organizations supporting the local community. The board of…

Blog

Wilkes Community Foundation highlights Children’s Center of Northwest North Carolina

May 31, 2024

The Wilkes Community Foundation grants committee recently visited grant recipient the Children’s Center of Northwest North Carolina to learn…