The Clay County Community Foundation, a North Carolina Community Foundation affiliate, has awarded $5,100 in grants to six organizations supporting the local community.

The board of advisors granted:

• $1,000 to Diaper Bank of NC for the Clay County Hygiene Access Initiative
• $1,000 to National Autism Safety Council for SafeDoors: Reducing Early Mortality Due to Autism Elopement
• $1,100 to Southern Samaritans Inc. for Clay County Emergent Home Repair Projects
• $500 to Special Olympics North Carolina for the Special Olympics Far West Spring Games
• $1,000 to The Still Place Inc. for Family Retreat
• $500 to WNC Health Network for Sustaining Clay County Community Health Data for Local Action

“Investing in local nonprofits and organizations supports our community where it matters most, said Jim Tiger, advisory board president of the Clay County Community Foundation. ” By partnering with donors, we turn generosity into a powerful, permanent source of support

Funds for 2026 grants came from the 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.

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

Clay County Community Foundation Advisory Board Members
Founded in 1992, CCCF is led by a local volunteer advisory board that understands community needs. In addition to Tiger, board members include David Alsobrook (vice president), Jim Rich (secretary) and John Cain.

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.