The Clay County Community Foundation, a North Carolina Community Foundation affiliate, has awarded $4,720 in grants to four organizations supporting the local community. 

The board of advisors granted: 

• $1,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina for expanding potential in Clay County youth 
• $720 to Make-A-Wish Central and Western North Carolina for wish enhancement for every wish child in Clay County 
• $500 to Prevent Blindness North Carolina for Clay County vision screening program 
• $2,500 to The Still Place for retreats

“Supporting local nonprofits and community organizations through grants is a privilege we cherish,” said Henry Angelopulos, advisory board president of the Clay County Community Foundation. “Permanent philanthropy is fundamental to our community’s strength.” 

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 $180,000 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/Clay to learn more about CCCF and its work or to make a tax-deductible donation.  

Clay County Community Foundation Advisory Board Members 
Advisory board members are volunteers who live and work in Clay County, positioning them to strategically leverage resources, meet local needs and access opportunities. In addition to Angelopulos, board members include Jim Tiger (vice president), Jim Rich (secretary) and John Cain. 

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.