The Graham County Community Foundation, a North Carolina Community Foundation affiliate, has awarded $2,910 in grants to three organizations supporting the local community.

The board of advisors granted:

• $1,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina for Activity Boxes for Matches
• $1,000 to Southern Samaritans Inc. for Graham County Emergent Home Repair Projects
• $910 to Special Olympics North Carolina for Special Olympics Far West Spring Games

“We’re pleased to support the local nonprofits and organizations that keep our community strong,” said Brady Cody, advisory board president of the Graham County Community Foundation. “By partnering with donors, we help create lasting support that turns generosity into impact today and for generations.”

Funds for 2026 grants came from the community grantmaking fund. Each year, the Graham County Community Foundation’s advisory board uses dollars from its endowment fund to make grants to eligible local organizations, including nonprofits, local governments, schools and churches.

Visit nccommunityfoundation.org/Graham to learn more about the Graham County Community Foundation and its work or to make a tax-deductible donation.

Graham County Community Foundation Advisory Board Members
Founded in 1999, the Graham County Community Foundation is led by a local volunteer advisory board that understands community needs. In addition to Cody, board members include Angie Knight (vice president), Amanda Daniels (secretary), Jamie Farley and Marcia Hollifield.

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.