New grants awarded in Columbus, Brunswick Counties

July 2, 2024

WWAY News,

NORTH CAROLINA (WWAY) — The Columbus County Community Foundation, a North Carolina Community Foundation affiliate, has awarded $109,720 in grants to organizations supporting the local community.

The board of advisors granted:

$7,500 to Annie Catherine Pridgen Community Development Foundation for Mount Olive Head Start and kitchen recovery and health forward initiative
$1,250 to Boys and Girls Home of North Carolina, Inc. for equine psychotherapy program expansion
$995 to Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas for Columbus County childhood cancer safety net
$2,500 to Columbus Baptist Association for toy store
$1,500 to Columbus County Arts Council for “raising the roof”
$7,000 to Community CPR to continue their mission of collaborating to connect those in need with critical resources
$15,000 to Families First, Inc. for general operating support
$2,500 to Friends of the Rube McCray Memorial Library to support nature-based learning program for children
$11,000 to Lake Waccamaw Food Ministry for general operating support
$1,000 to Lake Waccamaw State Park Friends for Lake Waccamaw State Park Visitor’s Center – auditorium equipment modernization
$1,875 to Living Hope Pregnancy Support Services to purchase car seats and Pack ‘n’ Plays for children
$5,000 to Louise Wells Cameron Art Museum for artist in education residency
$15,000 to Men & Women United for Youth & Families to support Youth Ambassadors for a Better Community: 2024 community engagement
$4,100 to the Museum of Southeast American Indian for Life by the River project
$3,000 to New Beginnings a New Way of Life for Re-Entry Project
$15,000 to Ransom Activity Center, Inc. for air conditioner replacements
$2,500 to Welcome Home Angel to support Rooms for Relief: functional home modifications for caregivers and their children with special healthcare needs
$12,000 to West Columbus Youth Sports Club, Inc. for Chadbourn Complex restoration project
$1,000 to Whiteville Rotary Club for Keeps Hearts Beating

“When members of our community come together, we can accomplish a great deal,” said Adam Wooten, advisory board president of the Columbus County Community Foundation. “That’s why we’re honored to support these local organizations through our community grantmaking and the generosity of the Columbus Anonymous Fund.”

Funds for 2024 grants came from CCCF’s community grantmaking fund and the Columbus Anonymous Fund.

The Brunswick County Community Foundation, a North Carolina Community Foundation affiliate, has also awarded $8,400 in grants to organizations supporting the local community.

The board of advisors granted:

$1,000 to Brunswick Family Assistance Agency, Inc. (BFA) for general operating support
$1,000 to Coastal Carolina Outreach for Habitudes: high school social and emotional learning curriculum
$1,000 to Diaper Bank of NC to meet diaper need for low-income families in Brunswick County
$1,000 to Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Triangle for Brunswick County Care Fund
$1,000 to South Brunswick Interchurch Council to support increase in clients served
$1,000 to Special Olympics North Carolina for Special Olympics Brunswick County
$1,400 to WAVES 4 K.I.D.S. to help children in crisis
$1,000 to the YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina, Inc. for scholarships for YMCA afterschool programs

“The community’s generosity allows us to support these great organizations,” said Moses Stanley, advisory board president of the Brunswick County Community Foundation. “These groups, in turn, help strengthen our community.”

Funds for 2024 grants came from BCCF’s community grantmaking fund and the U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament Fund.

For more information, visit nccommunityfoundation.org.