Hoke County Community Foundation

The Hoke County Community Foundation is a growing family of philanthropic funds, source of grants for local causes and partner for donors. HCCF was founded in 1998 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 Hoke County.

Officers

Anna Smith

President

Deborah Purcell

Vice President

Candace Hayworth

Secretary

Board Members

Bethany Brown

Kent Clontz

Robyn Dial

Elizabeth Hodgin

Sonja McLendon

Matt Prestwood

Catharin Shepard

Dana Wright

Will Wright

Grants Awarded

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$575,000 awarded to eastern North Carolina nonprofit programs by NCCF 

October 30, 2025

This is the eighth annual application-based cycle from the endowment, which supports nonprofit programs focusing on education, health, and human services in 41 eastern North Carolina counties.

Impact Story

Hoke County teacher’s legacy lives on through NCCF endowment

October 20, 2025

Ralph and Linda Huff were watching Mr. Holland’s Opus one Saturday night in 1999 when inspiration struck. In the movie, former students honor a retired…

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Hoke County Community Foundation awards more than $27,000 in grants 

July 23, 2025

The Hoke County Community Foundation, a North Carolina Community Foundation affiliate, has awarded $27,490 in grants to 13 organizations supporting the…

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$575,000 awarded to eastern North Carolina nonprofit programs by NCCF

December 17, 2024

The North Carolina Community Foundation has awarded $575,000 in grants across eastern North Carolina from the Louise Oriole Burevitch Endowment, an increase of $25,000 from…