Call for Nominations ~ Sauer Charitable Leadership Award Deadline June 30, 2017

Hendersonville, NC, May 17, 2017:   Community Foundation of Henderson County is currently accepting nominations for the Richard C. and Vina L. Sauer Charitable Leadership Award. The award is presented yearly by the Community Foundation at the Annual Luncheon to honor a local philanthropist who makes a difference in our community by giving of their time, talent and treasures by providing outstanding leadership through their personal philanthropic efforts.

Stanly County Community Foundation Exceeds Goal with $223,000 Raised

Total helped by $100,000 matching gift in honor of C.B. Crook

May 1, 2017, ALBEMARLE, N.C. - The Stanly County Community Foundation, a regional affiliate of Foundation For The Carolinas, announced it has exceeded its fundraising goal. 

The $123,000 raised will be added to a $100,000 anonymous matching gift made in memory of C.B. Crook for a total of $223,000.

Biogen Foundation awards more than $125K in STEM grants for NC schools

The Biogen Foundation has awarded more than $125,000 in grants to support science education programs and projects in schools across North Carolina.

Golden LEAF grants $5 million for Hurricane Matthew recovery in Pembroke and Lumberton

Originally posted in The Robesonian by Bob Shiles

LUMBERTON - The communities of Lumberton and Pembroke will receive almost $5 million in state Golden LEAF Foundation grants to assist in Hurricane Matthew recovery efforts and economic development.

Golden LEAF Foundation awards Fayetteville $1.2 million

Orignially posted in The Fayetteville Observer by Andrew Barksdale

Fayetteville officials say they will use a $1.2 million Golden LEAF Foundation grant toward two Hurricane Matthew recovery efforts.

The Duke Endowment Awards $18 million in Grants

May 15, 2017 Trustees of The Duke Endowment in Charlotte have approved $18.2 million in 35 new grants to organizations in North Carolina and South Carolina.

Community Foundation of Western North Carolina supports local farm initiatives

Originally found in Mountain XPress, posted by Max Hunt. From the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy:

Community Foundation of Western North Carolina supports local farm initiatives
Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy receives grants for beginning farmer programs & WNC Farmlink

Asheville, NC - The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC) recently awarded two grants to the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy (SAHC), to support beginning farmers and help ensure that the next generation can continue farming.

2017 Award Recipients Announced at the Foundation's May 3 Community Luncheon

WINSTON-SALEM, NC The Winston-Salem Foundation hosted its annual Community Luncheon on May 3 with a sold-out crowd of 1,250 community members in attendance.

Carolinas Credit Union Foundation announces gifts for disaster relief

KERNVERSVILLE, NC - As communities in the Carolinas continue with Hurricane Matthew recovery efforts, the Carolinas Credit Union Foundation recently presented a donation of $20,000 to the Disaster Relief Fund at North Carolina Community Foundation and $20,000 to the One SC Relief Fund, housed at the Central Carolina Community Foundation. According to Lauren Whaley, Credit Union Foundation president, this follows an already $50,000 disbursed in the form of quick impact grants directly to credit union members who lost their homes and personal possessions.

The Foundation for a Healthy High Point Announces New Board Member

High Point, N.C. - The Foundation for a Healthy High Point welcomes Stephanie Johnson to its Board of Directors. Ms. Johnson brings great knowledge and insights about Greater High Point to the Foundation's Board of Directors' said Tina Markanda, Executive Director of the Foundation. Johnson is a Financial Advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors and brings over 20 years of experience in the finance industry to the Foundation's leadership.