The Cherokee County Community Foundation, a North Carolina Community Foundation affiliate, has awarded $2,300 in grants to three organizations supporting the local community. 

The board of advisors granted: 

• $1,200 to Four Square Community Action, Inc. for Head Start 
• $500 to HIGHTS for fuel for mediation services 
• $600 to Valley River Arts Guild, Inc. for general operating support

“We take pride in supporting local nonprofits and community organizations through our grants,” said Terelle Harr, advisory board president of the Cherokee County community Foundation. “Permanent philanthropy is key to the resilience of our communities.” 

Funds for 2025 grants came from CCCF’s community grantmaking fund. Each year, CCCF’s advisory board uses dollars from its endowment fund to make grants to eligible local organizations, including nonprofits, local governments, schools and churches. 

The grants are a portion of community support provided by CCCF this year. Earlier this year, CCCF granted $75,000 through the NCCF Disaster Relief Fund. The grants were awarded to local organizations to support long-term recovery, resiliency and unmet needs related to Hurricane Helene. Learn more about these grants. 

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

Cherokee County Community Foundation Advisory Board Members 
Advisory board members are volunteers who live and work in Cherokee County, positioning them to strategically leverage resources, meet local needs and access opportunities. In addition to Harr, board members include Carmen Lance (vice president), Ann Lukens (secretary), Steven Aft, Jeana Conley, Kathryn Jenkins, Kimberly Johnson, Chris Raper and Kate Simmons. 

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.