The Yadkin County Community Foundation, a North Carolina Community Foundation affiliate, has awarded $19,370 in grants to organizations supporting the local community. 

The board of advisors granted: 

• $500 to Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas for Yadkin County Childhood Cancer Safety Net 

• $1,500 to Children’s Center of Surry, Inc. for Yadkin truancy intervention program 

• $1,000 to Diaper Bank of NC for meeting diaper need for Yadkin low-income families 

• $1,000 to ECHO Ministry, Inc. dba The ARK for housing search for families and single women 

• $500 to Forbush High School for the Humanitarian Award 

• $1,500 to Hands of Hope Medical Clinic for Healthcare Access Initiative. Given in honor of Pauline “Polly” Hudspeth Wood and Dr. William L. Wood, Sr. Endowment. 

• $2,500 to Magnify Ministries, Inc. for Impact Yadkin 

• $2,000 to New Hope Pregnancy Care dba Compassion Care Center for Bloom Bravely 

• $750 to North Carolina Symphony for virtual interactive stage for Yadkin County students 

• $1,000 to Smart Start of Yadkin County, Inc. for childcare provider banquet 

• $1,000 to Special Olympics North Carolina for Special Olympics North Carolina – Yadkin 

• $1,000 to The Greater Mount Airy Ministry of Hospitality for The Shepherd’s House for Yadkin County Residents 

• $1,500 to Voices Together for VOICSS® in Education – Yadkin County schools 

• $1,620 to Yadkin Arts Council for Art A La Carte Experience 2024 

• $1,000 to Yadkinville United Methodist Church / NETworX Yadkin for NETworX Yadkin general operating support 

• $1,000 to YMCA of Northwest North Carolina for Youth and Government Program 

“We’re proud of the work that these organizations do to improve lives in Yadkin County,” said Mark Diachenko, advisory board president of the Yadkin County Community Foundation. “And we’re pleased to provide them this support.” 

Mark Diachenko, YCCF advisory board president, speaks to attendees. 

YCCF board members, fundholders and representatives from some of the nonprofits gathered on June 26 to network and celebrate their collective work to improve lives and support the community. 

Jana Elliot, executive director of the Greater Mt. Airy Ministry of Hospitality, speaks to event attendees. 

2024 Yadkin County NCCF scholarship recipients were also recognized at the event held at the Yadkin Arts Council. 

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

Yadkin County Community Foundation Advisory Board Members 

Advisory board members live and work in Yadkin County, positioning them to strategically leverage resources, meet local needs and access opportunities. In addition to Diachenko, board members include Tina Phillips, (vice president), Hope Hardy (secretary), Gertrude Adams, David Brown, Chris Funk, Chris Hampton, Todd Martin, Darrell McCormick, Chad Mann, Lincoln Miller, Brandy Phillips-Brandon, Robert Reavis, Walter Smith and Donna Willingham. 

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 $400 million in assets, NCCF sustains over 1,200 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 $270 million since 1988.  

For more information, visit nccommunityfoundation.org.