The Cherokee County Community Foundation, a North Carolina Community Foundation affiliate, has awarded $2,270 in grants to two organizations supporting the local community. 

The board of advisors awarded the following grants: 

• $1,135 to Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina for Foster Care Support  
• $1,135 to Special Olympics North Carolina for Special Olympics Cherokee County- Equestrian  

While these grants were awarded for specific projects, the organizations are being offered flexibility to repurpose funding awarded for specific programs or projects to best support their current needs in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.  

“Whether directly or indirectly, Hurricane Helene has impacted almost everyone in our region, and we are pleased to support the work of these organizations,” said Terrell Harr, advisory board president of the Cherokee County Community Foundation.  

Funds for 2024 grants came from CCCF’s community grantmaking fund. Each year, CCCF’s local volunteer advisory board uses dollars from its endowment fund to make grants to eligible local organizations, including nonprofits, local governments, schools and churches. 

Visit nccommunityfoundation.org/cherokee to learn more about CCCF and its work in the community or make a tax-deductible donation. For information about CCCF, contact the western region community leadership officer. 

Cherokee County Community Foundation Advisory Board Members 
Advisory board members 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), Jeana Conley, Kathryn Jenkins, Kimberly Johnson 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 nearly 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.

The NCCF Disaster Relief Fund supports long-term recovery and unmet needs in communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. To support recovery in western NC, visit: nccommunityfoundation.org/Helene.