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North Carolina Community Foundation grants fill local needs

August 11, 2026

Clay County in western North Carolina is home to a number of wonderful nonprofit organizations devoted to helping the community. One of these is…

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Columbus County Community Foundation awards more than $120,000 in grants 

August 11, 2026

The Columbus County Community Foundation, a North Carolina Community Foundation affiliate, has awarded $120,588 in grants to 26 organizations supporting the local community.…

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How Grace Kitchen supports community food needs and local farmers

August 7, 2026

In July, I had the opportunity to visit Grace Kitchen at Sparta United Methodist Church to learn more about its mission and the impact…

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Honoring the past while building for lasting future impact 

August 6, 2026

Next time you meet with your estate planning attorney, check in on your long-term plans and ask yourself questions you might not yet have…

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Creating a legacy of compassion: Honoring Lorie Lindsley through an NCCF donor advised fund

August 3, 2026

Three and a half months. That’s how much time Steve Lindsley and his family had after learning his wife, Lorie, had advanced pancreatic…

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Johnston County Community Foundation seeking nominations for community service award

August 3, 2026

The board of advisors of the Johnston County Community Foundation is accepting nominations for the Frances Finch Hobart Award for Volunteer Community…

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2026 Mid-Year Review and Second Quarter Investment Performance (April – June 2026)

July 30, 2026

The first half of 2026 was defined by the significant contrast between geopolitical disruptions and an unexpectedly resilient economy. Early in 2026, the Iranian…

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Endowment supports student internship opportunities in Catawba County

July 23, 2026

The University of North Carolina School of the Arts Fund for Catawba County Endowment was established at the NC Community Foundation to support students…

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Nearly $500,000 available for Bertie, Hertford county nonprofits

July 22, 2026

Charitable organizations and partnerships supporting Bertie and Hertford counties can apply for grants from the Bertie-Hertford Community Foundation beginning July 24. This…