The New Hanover County Community Foundation, a North Carolina Community Foundation affiliate, has awarded $49,700 in grants to 15 organizations supporting the local community.

The board of advisors granted:

• $5,000 to 2SHARE Inc., to deliver essential furnishings to New Hanover County residents in need
• $5,000 to Bread for Life Senior Pantry for cold food storage upgrade
• $2,500 to Brooklyn Arts Music Academy for “Music is Life!” program for New Hanover County children
• $5,000 to The Carousel Center for Healing, Safety, and Justice for New Hanover County Children
• $3,000 to Diaper Bank of NC for Lower Cape Fear Hygiene Access and Equity Initiative
• $1,700 to Domestic Violence Shelter & Services for general operating support
• $5,000 to House of Mercy (Food Pantry) for general operating support
• $2,500 to the Harrelson Center for Help Hub Transportation Assistance
• $2,500 to NAMI Wilmington to expand mental health support and education in New Hanover County
• $5,000 to Open House Youth Shelter of Coastal Horizons Center, Inc., to support critical program services for youth experiencing homelessness through consistent, qualified staff
• $500 to Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte, Inc. to improve access to pediatric healthcare for New Hanover County families
• $2,000 to A Safe Place (The Centre of Redemption) to increase awareness of sex trafficking
• $2,500 to Trinity United Methodist Church of Wilmington for Backpack Block Party
• $2,500 to Welcome Home Angel for The ABLE Pathway: A Continuum of Care Across the Lifespan
• $5,000 to Wilmington Area Rebuilding Ministry, Inc. for Early Intervention Home Repair Initiative

“Strengthening our community starts with supporting the organizations doing the work on the ground,” said Chris Coudriet, advisory board president of the New Hanover County Community Foundation. “As a community foundation, we also help donors turn their generosity into enduring support across New Hanover County.”

Funds for 2026 grants came from NHCCF’s community grantmaking fund, the Food Bank of Coastal Carolina Fund, the Lucille Murchison Marvin Fund and the Suzanne and George Taylor Endowment.

NHCCF has deep roots in southeastern North Carolina. A descendant of the former Community Foundation of Southeastern North Carolina, it has been serving the community since 1987 and is led by a local volunteer advisory board that understands community needs.

Each year, NHCCF’s advisory board uses dollars from its endowment funds to make grants to eligible local organizations, including nonprofits, local governments, schools and churches. Visit nccommunityfoundation.org/New-Hanover to learn more about the New Hanover County Community Foundation and its work or to make a tax-deductible donation.

New Hanover County Community Foundation Advisory Board Members
In addition to Coudriet, board members include Angie Brewer (vice president), Chris Hoenig (secretary), Virginia Carter, Henry Cherry, Ronald Copley, Mimi Cunningham, Charlotte Davis, Jane Rippy, Frankie Roberts, David Sweyer and Spencer Taylor.

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.