The Cary Women’s Giving Network, a North Carolina Community Foundation giving circle, has awarded $11,000 in grants to organizations supporting the local community.

CWGN members granted:

• $7,000 to Cary Downtown Farmer’s Market for nutrition programs (Eat a Rainbow)
• $2,000 to Esteamed Coffee, Inc., for general operating expenses
• $2,000 to Period Kits North Carolina, Inc., for period kits for Wake County

“We are honored to support these three nonprofits through our grants,” said Sheila Ogle, president of the Cary Women’s Giving Network. “Permanent philanthropy is the cornerstone of strengthening our communities.”

CWGN members and representatives from each of the nonprofits gathered on June 16. Nonprofit leaders spoke about the mission and goals of their organizations.

Each year, CWGN’s members use dollars from its fund to make grants to eligible local organizations, including nonprofits, local governments, schools and churches. 

Visit nccommunityfoundation.org/CaryWomen to learn more about CWGN and its work or to make a tax-deductible donation.  

Cary Women’s Giving Network Leadership
Members are volunteers who live and work in Cary, positioning them to strategically leverage resources, meet local needs and access opportunities. In addition to Ogle, board members include Mary Jo Hill (grants chair), Alisa Wright Colopy (education chair), Virginia Anthony (membership chair).

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.