The Chowan Community Funds Foundation, a North Carolina Community Foundation affiliate, has awarded $27,440 in grants to nine organizations supporting the local community.

The board of advisors granted:

• $3,000 to Albemarle Hopeline for From Victim to Survivor: Safety and Support for Families Affected by Domestic Violence
• $2,000 to Boys & Girls Club of the Albemarle for general operating support
• $2,000 to Chowan/Perquimans Smart Start Partnership for Reach Out and Read
• $4,000 to Dream Hunt & Fishing Program for Outdoor Adventures and Environment Camps
• $4,000 to Edenton-Chowan Food Pantry for Weekend Meals for Kids
• $4,000 to Making Better Choices, Inc. for Vehicle with a Purpose: Feeding the Streetz People
• $1,000 to Snapback NC, Co. for general operating support
• $2,440 to St. Ann St. Vincent de Paul Conference to serve those in need with acute financial burdens
• $5,000 to The Marcus Jackson Project for funding for two LCSW wellness workers to facilitate summer program curriculum for youth and support families needing crisis intervention services.

“Supporting local nonprofits and community organizations helps keep Chowan County vibrant and connected.” said Liz Brentjens, advisory board president of the Chowan Community Funds Foundation. “We’re proud to partner with our donors in support of these organizations and the vital work they do.”

Funds for 2026 grants came from CCFF’s community grantmaking fund and the Ann L. Sams Endowment. Each year, CCFF’s advisory board uses dollars from its endowment funds to make grants to eligible local organizations, including nonprofits, local governments, schools and churches.

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

Chowan Community Funds Foundation Advisory Board Members
Founded in 2006, the Chowan Community Funds Foundation is led by a local volunteer advisory board that understands community needs. In addition to Brentjens, board members include Kathy Keel (vice president), Donna Koppelman (secretary), Tracy Benkusky (treasurer), Morgan Cooke, Nicole Elliot, Marshall Jordan, Geordie Robison, Gary Stanley and Julie Tunney.

About the North Carolina Community Foundation
The North Carolina Community Foundation transforms the collective generosity of our donors into a permanent source of community support, with a focus on the state’s rural areas.

NCCF partners with donors and a network of affiliates to sustain over 1,300 endowments totaling over $600 million in assets. Nearly $360 million has been awarded as grants to charitable organizations and scholarships to students, creating stronger communities for generations to come.