Currituck-Dare Women’s Fund awards $21,500 in grants
The Currituck-Dare Women’s Fund, a North Carolina Community Foundation giving circle, has awarded $21,500 in grants to seven organizations supporting local women, children and families.
The giving circle granted:
- $2,500 to The Beloved Haven for general operating support
- $3,000 to Food Bank of the Albemarle for Strengthening Food Access Infrastructure
- $2,500 to Food for Thought Inc. for Meals and More for Hungry Children
- $5,000 to Interfaith Community Outreach Inc. for Bridging the Gap: Empowering Women in Crisis
- $3,000 to Kids First Inc. for Nationally Accredited Comprehensive Child Abuse Services
- $3,000 to Lower Currituck Food Pantry for Little Red Wagon
- $2,500 to North Carolina Coastal Federation for The Coastal Classroom: Expanding STEM Education Across Currituck and Dare Counties
“Supporting local nonprofits and organizations helps to make our community better,” said Lisa Rose, co-chair of the Currituck-Dare Women’s Fund. “Our collective generosity can become lasting support, building strength today and a legacy for generations to come.”
Each year, the Currituck-Dare Women’s Fund makes grants to eligible local organizations, including nonprofits, local governments, schools and churches. Visit nccommunityfoundation.org/CD-Women to learn more about the Currituck-Dare Women’s Fund and its work, how to join or to make a tax-deductible donation.
Currituck-Dare Women’s Fund leadership
Members are volunteers who understand community needs. The Women’s Fund is co-chaired by Lisa Rose and Ginger Webster.
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.