The Martin County Community Foundation, a North Carolina Community Foundation affiliate, has awarded $3,750 in grants to four organizations supporting the local community.

The board of advisors granted:

• $1,000 to Friends of MTW Public Health, Inc. for Martin County Babystore
• $500 to North Carolina Symphony for Music Discovery for Martin County Preschoolers
• $750 to The Salvation Army of Washington NC for The Assistance Program
• $1,500 to You Are Empowered for general operating support

“Supporting local nonprofits and community organizations is central to a strong community,” said Kasey Fletcher, advisory board president of the Martin County Community Foundation. “We’re pleased to support these organizations in their work.”

Funds for 2026 grants came from MCCF’s community grantmaking fund. Each year, MCCF’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/Martin to learn more about MCCF and its work or to make a tax-deductible donation.

Martin County Community Foundation Advisory Board Members
Founded in 2004, MCCF is led by a local volunteer advisory board that understands community needs. In addition to Fletcher, board members include Tina Brown, Chase Conner, Loyall Corey, Angela Ellis, Leslie Johnson and Karen Rogerson.

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.