The Wayne County Community Foundation, a North Carolina Community Foundation affiliate, has awarded a $2,390 grant to the United Way of Wayne County.

The grant will support the U-CAN (United Community Assistance Network) Program which supports resources and referrals for individuals and families facing personal and/or economic challenges.

“This grant will help connect Wayne County residents facing personal or financial challenges with the resources and support they need,” said Robert B. Logan, advisory board president of the Wayne County Community Foundation. “We are proud to support United Way of Wayne County and its work to strengthen our community.”

Funds for 2026 grants came from WCCF’s community grantmaking fund. Each year, WCCF’s advisory board uses dollars from its endowment fund to make a grant to an eligible local organization, including nonprofits, local governments, schools and churches.

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

Wayne County Community Foundation Advisory Board Members
Founded in 1998, the Wayne County Community Foundation is led by a local volunteer advisory board that understands community needs. In addition to Logan, board members include Harold Brachear (vice president), Suzie Acree, Selena Bennett, Charles Gaylor and Maegen Wilson.

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.