The Mount Airy/Surry County Community Foundation, a North Carolina Community Foundation affiliate, has awarded $1,880 in grants to three organizations supporting the local community.

The board of advisors granted:

• $500 to the Greater Mt. Airy Ministry of Hospitality for summer meals for Surry County kids
• $880 to Surry Arts Council for summer arts camps
• $500 to Surry County Friends of Youth, Inc. for food for programming

“Supporting nonprofits and community organizations that serve local children and teens helps strengthen our community for generations to come,” said Sam Wagoner Jr, advisory board president of the Mount Airy/Surry County Community Foundation.

Funds for 2026 grants came from the Mount Airy/Surry County Community Foundation’s community grantmaking fund. Each year, the 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/MountAiry-Surry to learn more about the Mount Airy/Surry County Community Foundation and its work or to make a tax-deductible donation.

Mount Airy/Surry County Community Foundation Advisory Board Members
Founded in 1999, the community foundation is led by a local volunteer advisory board that understands community needs. In addition to Wagoner board members include Chris Duggins (secretary), Carole Burke, Kody Easter, Melissa Hiatt, Darren Lewis, David Long, Morris Samet and Jay Williams.

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.