Community Foundation for Randolph County awards more than $32,000 in grants
The Community Foundation for Randolph County, a North Carolina Community Foundation affiliate, has awarded $32,490 in grants to 10 organizations supporting the local community.
The board of advisors granted:
- $2,470 to Christian United Outreach Center of Randolph County for rent and mortgage financial assistance
- $3,000 to Communities In Schools of Randolph County for Freedom School Books
- $2,000 to Diaper Bank of NC to strengthen hygiene access for Randolph County families
- $2,000 to George Washington Carver College for the George Washington Carver Community Enrichment Center
- $5,000 to Lydia’s Place Women’s and Family Shelter of Randolph for the Lydia’s Place Meal Train
- $3,500 to NC Rooted Community Agriculture for Rooted Harvest Boxes: Expanding Local Food Access in Randolph County
- $2,500 to Our Daily Bread Kitchen, Inc. for feeding the hungry
- $5,000 to Randolph County Family Crisis Center for direct client support for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking and child abuse
- $5,020 to Randolph Senior Adults Association, Inc. for meal programs for senior adults
- $2,000 to SerCo Club of Archdale‑Trinity for the SerCo Club Cheerfund
“Supporting local nonprofits and community organizations helps strengthen our community,” said Tyler McLeod, advisory board president of the Community Foundation for Randolph County. “As a community foundation, we turn generosity into lasting community support, so resources are there year after year.”
Funds for 2026 grants came from CFRC’s community grantmaking fund and the Randolph Health Community Foundation Fund. Each year, CFRC’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/Randolph to learn more about CFRC and its work or to make a tax-deductible donation.
Community Foundation for Randolph County Advisory Board Members
Founded in 1991, the Community Foundation for Randolph County is led by a local volunteer advisory board that understands community needs. In addition to McLeod, board members include Ana Torres (vice president), Justin Luck (secretary), April Thornton (grants chair), Heather Barnes, Chloe Brewer, Eddie Burks, Webb Grubb, Ray Hudson, Elbert Lassiter, CJ Macon, Jerry Moore and Saide Yuce.
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.