Impact Story
Supporting small businesses recovering from Hurricane Helene
January 14, 2026
When Hurricane Helene hit Chimney Rock, Shari Cummings and her family were asleep in the building they had called their home and business for…
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Giving in action: Carolina Beach condo
January 6, 2026
CPA Scott Shackleton had always planned to start an endowment with a gift through his estate. However, a strong real estate market led Shackleton to determine it would be advantageous to donate a rental condo he owned in Carolina Beach sooner.
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Guide to charitable real estate gifts at NCCF
January 6, 2026
For many donors, the most significant part of their net worth is real estate. As is the case with gifts of other long-term capital gains assets, real estate can be a very tax-efficient asset to use for charitable gifts.
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Wilson County Community Foundation awards $15,000 in grants
December 18, 2025
The Wilson County Community Foundation, a North Carolina Community Foundation affiliate, has awarded $15,000 in grants to five organizations supporting the local community.
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More than 130 college scholarships now open for applications across North Carolina
December 17, 2025
More than 130 college scholarships administered by the North Carolina Community Foundation are now open for applications. Scholarships are available for students from…
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From Hawaii to Halifax: How a gift fund at NCCF provides hometown support
December 15, 2025
The Tuesday before Thanksgiving, more than 300 families lined up outside St. Paul’s Baptist Church in Enfield for free hot meals, fresh produce, and…
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Women’s Giving Network of Wake County awards $120,000 to 2025 grantees; surpasses $2 million in total giving
December 11, 2025
The Women’s Giving Network of Wake County (WGN), a giving circle of the North Carolina Community Foundation, celebrated its 19th Annual…
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Edgecombe Charitable Foundation awards nearly $50,000 in grants
December 11, 2025
The Edgecombe Charitable Foundation, a North Carolina Community Foundation affiliate, has awarded $49,970 in grants to 11 organizations supporting the local community. The board…
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$170,000 awarded to Pasquotank, Perquimans nonprofits addressing youth poverty
December 11, 2025
The HCWGMW Endowment, a donor-advised fund administered by the North Carolina Community Foundation, has awarded $170,000 in grants to eight organizations focused on eliminating the cycle of poverty among…