The Warren County Community Foundation, a North Carolina Community Foundation affiliate, has awarded $17,000 in grants to four organizations supporting the local community. 

The board of advisors granted: 

• $10,000 to Loaves & Fishes Ministries, Inc. for Standing in the Gap 
• $2,000 to Warrenton Presbyterian Church for blessing bags 
• $2,500 to Wildlife & Outdoor Recreation Foundation for native plant propagation program 
• $2,500 to Working Landscapes for Food for Thought after-school program

“Supporting local nonprofits and community organizations is essential for community strength,” said Crystal Smith, advisory board president of the Warren County Community Foundation. “Through our grants, we aim to build resilient communities.” 

Funds for 2025 grants came from WCCF’s community grantmaking fund. Each year, WCCF’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/Warren to learn more about WCCF and its work or to make a tax-deductible donation.  

Warren County Community Foundation Advisory Board Members
Advisory board members are volunteers who live and work in Warren County, positioning them to strategically leverage resources, meet local needs and access opportunities. In addition to Smith, board members include Linda Browne (secretary), Barbara Brayboy, Sears Bugg, Sterling Cheston, Al Cooper, Jennifer Franks, Chalis Henderson, Richard Hunter, Bob Lesser, Candy White and Loria 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 nearly $570 million in assets. More than $338 million has been awarded as grants to charitable organizations and scholarships to students, creating stronger communities for generations to come.    

To learn more about how we turn generosity into impact, visit nccommunityfoundation.org.