The Wilson County Community Foundation, a North Carolina Community Foundation affiliate, has awarded $14,500 in grants to organizations supporting the local community. 

The board of advisors granted: 

• $1,000 to Autism Society of North Carolina for autism resource specialists in Wilson County 
• $1,500 to Children’s Hunger Elimination of Wilson (CHEW) for weekend meals for school-aged children with food insecurity 
• $2,000 to Hand in Hand Ministry of Winstead United Methodist Church for books for Vick Elementary 
• $5,000 to Integrity Unlimited CDC for White Oak Academic Enrichment Program (WOAEP) individualized learning 
• $1,000 to Made4Me, Inc., for Making Abilities Possible 
• $2,000 to Wilson County Partnership for Children for Wilson County Healthy Children’s Initiative 
• $2,000 to Wilson Youth United, Inc., (doing business as The SPOT) for The SPOT Readers Theatre

“We’re happy to support these local organizations,” said Matthew Garrett, advisory board president of the Wilson County Community Foundation. “By working together, we can make our community stronger and more supportive.” 

Funds for 2024 grants came from WCCF’s community grantmaking fund. Each year, WCCF’s local volunteer 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/wilson to learn more about WCCF and its work in the community or make a tax-deductible donation. For information about WCCF, contact the central region community leadership officer. 

Wilson County Community Foundation Advisory Board Members 
Advisory board members live and work in Wilson County, positioning them to strategically leverage resources, meet local needs and access opportunities. In addition to Garrett, board members include Paula Benson, Cameron Cochran, Colleen Etheridge, Riley Hottovy, Dante Pittman, Bill Shreve, Page Thomas Smith and Judi Thurston.

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 nearly 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.

The NCCF Disaster Relief Fund supports long-term recovery and unmet needs in communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. To support recovery in western NC, visit: nccommunityfoundation.org/Helene.