The Jackson County Community Foundation, a North Carolina Community Foundation affiliate, announced $44,390 in grants to organizations supporting the local community.  

The JCCF board of advisors awarded $15,390 in grants to the following organizations:  

• $3,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina for Net Ninjas-Internet Safety for Jackson County Youth 
• $3,000 to Full Spectrum Farms for general operations support  
• $2,390 to Jackson County Public Schools for Every Day Counts: Building Connections for Better Attendance  
• $5,000 to Rolling Start NC, Inc., for vehicles for Jackson County individuals in need 
• $2,000 to Vecinos, Inc., for Farmworker Health Program: Mental Health Transition Space

Additionally, the Balsam Mountain Preserve Gift Fund for Jackson County granted $29,000:  

• $3,000 to Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina for Homebase Support 
• $2,500 to Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas for Jackson County Childhood Cancer Safety Net 
• $3,000 to Christmas Connection of Jackson County for gifts for Christmas 
• $4,500 to Circles of Jackson County for transportation and emergency assistance 
• $3,000 to HERE in Jackson County, Inc., for general operating support 
• $4,000 to HIGHTS for healthy food for afterschool program 
• $3,000 to Jackson Neighbors in Need for cold-weather heating assistance program 
• $3,000 to Pisgah Legal Services for legal services for survivors of domestic violence and child abuse in Jackson County 
• $3,000 to Uncomplicated Kitchen for Meals in an Instant

“These grants help meet real needs in Jackson County,” said Eddie Wells, advisory board president of the Jackson County Community Foundation. “We’re proud to support organizations making a lasting impact close to home.”  

Funds for 2025 grants came from JCCF’s community grantmaking fund and the Balsam Mountain Preserve Fund. Each year, JCCF’s local volunteer advisory board uses dollars from its endowment funds to make grants to eligible local organizations, including nonprofits, local governments, schools and churches.  

The grants are a portion of community support provided by JCCF this year. Earlier this year, JCCF 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/Jackson to learn more about JCCF or make a tax-deductible donation.  

Jackson County Community Foundation Advisory Board Members   
Advisory board members live and work in Jackson County, positioning them to strategically leverage resources, meet local needs and access opportunities. In addition to Wells, Board members include Mike Wade (vice president), Patrick McGuire (secretary), Scott Baker, Jaret Bessette, Patrick Dowling, Hank Hodge, Rob Howard, Jose Lopez, Joseph Pechmann, Lane Perry and Norman West.  

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.