The Onslow Caring Communities Foundation, a North Carolina Community Foundation affiliate, has awarded $103,920 in grants to 25 organizations supporting the local community. 

The board of advisors awarded the following from its community grantmaking endowment: 

• $1,500 to Autism Society of North America for autism resource specialists in Onslow County 
• $3,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern North Carolina for Project Learn 
• $1,500 to CarolinaEast Foundation for patient assistance program for Onslow County residents 
• $2,230 to City of Jacksonville for Jacksonville Youth Council – HARMONY 
• $4,000 to Diaper Bank of NC for Onslow County hygiene access initiative 
• $1,000 to Home Health and Hospice Care, doing business as 3HC, for Wings Camp for grieving youth 
• $2,500 to Hope Is Alive for Winning with Wellness 
• $1,500 to Legal Aid of North Carolina, Inc. for support for Onslow County residents in need of civil legal support 
• $1,500 to Mediation Center of Eastern Carolina for Onslow Teen Court 
• $1,500 to Military Missions in Action for general operating support 
• $5,000 to Overflow Café NC for The Blessing Shed 
• $1,000 to Prevent Blindness North Carolina for Onslow County vision screening program 
• $1,000 to Salvage Life for OCASR community garden 
• $1,500 to The Salvation Army of Jacksonville for Bucket Brigade 
• $2,150 to The Salvation Army of Onslow and Jones counties, NC for food distribution program 
• $4,500 to Share the Table for expanding healthy choices 
• $1,000 to Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Inc. for No Kid Sleeps on the Floor in Our Town!  
• $6,000 to Sturgeon City of Jacksonville, NC for Sturgeon City environmental and STEAM education – outreach programs 
• $1,000 to Voices Together for Voices Music Therapy (VMT) in Onslow County schools

Funds for 2025 grants came from OCCF’s community grantmaking fund and the Onslow County Youth Fund. Each year, OCCF’s advisory board uses dollars from its endowment funds to make grants to eligible local organizations, including nonprofits, local governments, schools and churches.  

The board also awarded grants from the Dallas Fred Allen Endowment. The Dallas Fred Allen Endowment supports organizations with services and programs focused on the humane treatment of animals and animal welfare. 

From this endowment, the board of advisors granted: 

• $8,500 to Adoption First Animal Rescue for training and enrichment yard 
• $5,000 to Feline Rescue in the Ferry for communal health and harmony – assessing new arrivals for health, behavior and socialization compatibility 
• $10,000 to Onslow County Partners for Animal Welfare, Inc. for PawsAbility Spay/Neuter Voucher Program 
• $2,040 to Outer Banks Wildlife Shelter, Inc. for seasonal summer staff 
• $10,000 to Paws 4 Purpose for 2025 Intake Diversion and Heart Healthy for Onslow County residents 
• $20,000 to Possumwood Acres Wildlife Sanctuary for ensuring ENC wildlife for kids – for life 
• $5,000 to Possumwood Acres Wildlife Sanctuary for capacity building. The Dallas Fred Allen Endowment defines capacity building to include training and education designed to strengthen an organization’s performance and impact.

“The importance of supporting local nonprofits cannot be overstated,” said Susan Stevenson, advisory board president of the Onslow Caring Community Caring Foundation. “Permanent philanthropy and impactful grants are crucial for community resilience.” 

Visit nccommunityfoundation.org/Onslow to learn more about OCCF and its work or to make a tax-deductible donation.  

Onslow Caring Community Foundation Advisory Board Members 
Advisory board members are volunteers who live and work in Onslow County, positioning them to strategically leverage resources, meet local needs and access opportunities. In addition to Stevenson, board members include Julie Henderson (vice president), Korene Marsh (secretary), Ann Marie Raymond (treasurer), Karen Armstrong, Lashea Cavers, Glenn Hargett, Joseph Jarman, Ann Maready, Kevin McConnell, Debbi Ray, Julee Efird Sewell, Bobby Sheegog, Steve W. Wangerin and Gregory J. Williams. 

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.