The Community Foundation for Randolph County has awarded $8,500 in grants to organizations supporting the local community.

The board of advisors granted:

• $2,000 to Asheboro Shelter of Hope for bunkbeds for sleeping quarters
• $500 to Communities in Schools of Randolph County for Grow GoFar!
• $2,000 to Randolph Community College Foundation for Student Assistance Program (SAP)
• $2,000 to Randolph Senior Adults Association, Inc. for meal programs
• $2,000 to Spirit Horse Ranch Rescue and Education, Inc. for heating and cooling system for inclement weather

Funds for the grants came from CFRC’s community grantmaking fund.

“We’re excited about the work that these organizations do,” said Lisa Hayworth, advisory board president of the Community Foundation for Randolph County. “And we’re pleased to be able to support their efforts.”

CFRC is an affiliate of the North Carolina Community Foundation and is led by a local volunteer advisory board. Each year, CFRC uses dollars from its endowment fund to make grants to nonprofits that help the local community.  

Learn more about CFRC and its work in the community or make a tax-deductible donation at nccommunityfoundation.org/randolph. For further information about CFRC, contact the Central Community Leadership Officer.

Community Foundation for Randolph County Advisory Board Members

Advisory board members live and work in Randolph County, positioning them to strategically leverage resources, meet local needs and access opportunities. In addition to Hayworth, board members include Jerry P. Moore (vice president), Justin T. Luck (secretary), Edward Burks, Chelsey Butler, Kevin Franklin, Ana Ruth Torres, James Gouty, Becky H. Greer, Ray Hudson, Pam Hughes, Elbert Lassiter, C.J. Macon, Tyler McLeod and Darwin Smith.

About the North Carolina Community Foundation

The North Carolina Community Foundation 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. For more information, visit nccommunityfoundation.org.

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