The Currituck-Dare Community Foundation and the Currituck-Dare Women’s Fund, both part of the North Carolina Community Foundation, have awarded $22,000 in grants to eight organizations supporting the local community. 

The board of advisors for CDCF granted $12,000 to the following organizations from their community grantmaking fund: 

• $3,000 to Albemarle Commission Senior Nutrition Program for Meals-on-Wheels Currituck-Dare 
• $2,000 to Beach Food Pantry for general operating support 
• $1,500 to Community Care Clinic of Dare for general operating support 
• $2,500 to Kids First, Inc., for Comprehensive Evidence-Based Child Victim Services 
• $3,000 to Lower Currituck Food Pantry for general operating support 

“We are proud to support these outstanding organizations that are making a meaningful difference in the lives of members of our community,” said Andy Keeney, advisory board president of the Currituck-Dare Community Foundation. “Through these grants, we’re helping to strengthen food security, healthcare access, and child advocacy services.” 

The Women’s Fund granted $10,000 to the following organizations: 

• $2,500 to Beach Food Pantry for general operating support 
• $1,000 to Interfaith Community Outreach, Inc., for Hope & Grow 
• $1,500 to Kid’s First, Inc., for Comprehensive Evidence-Based Child Victim Services 
• $2,500 to Lower Currituck Food Pantry for Little Red Wagon 
• $1,000 to OBX Room in The Inn, for Funding Stability: Support for Rent & Emergency Meal Coverage 
• $1,500 to Outer Banks Dementia Friendly for general operating support 

About the Currituck-Dare Community Foundation 
Advisory board members live and work in Currituck or Dare counties, positioning them to strategically leverage resources, meet local needs and access opportunities. In addition to Keeney, board members include Lisa Rose (vice president), Sheila Tyler (secretary/treasurer), Josh Bass, Lynda Burek, Ralph Deger, Theresa Dozier, Dena Jakubosky, Jerry Old, Ken Ouellette and Ginger Webster. 

Each year, CDCF’s local volunteer advisory board uses dollars from its endowment fund to make grants to eligible local organizations. Visit nccommunityfoundation.org/currituck-dare learn more about CDCF and its work in the community or make a tax-deductible donation. 

About the Currituck-Dare Women’s Fund 
CDWF leverages the power of collective giving through a local network that supports the community in a purposeful way and is designed to maximize women’s leadership in philanthropy by engaging and educating its membership and increasing charitable contributions. The Women’s Fund is led by Di Small and Ginger Webster and welcomes members as well as donations through sponsorships and general contributions. Visit nccommunityfoundation.org/cd-women to learn more. 

About the North Carolina Community Foundation 
The North Carolina Community Foundation brings together generous people and connects them to causes and organizations they care about, with a focus on inspiring lasting and meaningful philanthropy in the state’s rural communities.  

With $460 million in assets, NCCF sustains over 1,300 endowments and partners with donors and a network of affiliates in 60 counties to strengthen our state. By stewarding and growing donors’ gifts, NCCF makes a powerful impact through a robust grants and scholarships program, awarding over $300 million since 1988.  

For more information, visit nccommunityfoundation.org.