$500 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina for Igniting the Power of Youth
$780 to Hayesville First United Methodist Church for Hearts in Ministry
$600 to HIGHTS for Fuel for Mediation services
$1,000 to Nantahala Regional Library for Family Film Night
$1,000 to People of Clay CARE (Coalition Allies for Recovery and Education) for People of Clay youth prevention leadership program
Funds for the grants came from CCCF’s community grantmaking fund.
“These grants help important local programs continue their work,” said Jodi Sullivan, advisory board president of the Clay County Community Foundation. “The funds help make our community more resilient.”
CCCF is an affiliate of the North Carolina Community Foundation and is led by a local volunteer advisory board. Each year, CCCF uses dollars from its endowment fund to make grants to local nonprofit organizations.
Clay County Community Foundation Advisory Board Members
Advisory board members live and work in Clay County, positioning them to strategically leverage resources, meet local needs and access opportunities. In addition to Sullivan, board members include Harry Baughn (vice president), Bill Breedlove (secretary/treasurer), Glenda Cheeks and Laura Kleiss Hoeft.
About the North Carolina Community Foundation
The North Carolina Community Foundation (NCCF) is the only statewide community foundation serving North Carolina and has administered over $243 million in grants since 1988. With more than $440 million in assets, NCCF sustains more than 1,200 endowments and partners with a network of affiliates to award grants and scholarships in communities across the state.
An important component of NCCF’s mission is to ensure rural philanthropy has a voice at the local, regional and national levels.
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