Oct. 8, 2024 – The Jones County Community Foundation, a North Carolina Community Foundation affiliate, has awarded $3,980 in grants to organizations supporting the local community.

The board of advisors granted:

• $1,000 to Atlantic Dance Theatre, Inc., for Dance Arts to Build Young Lives in Jones County

• $500 to Coastal Women’s Shelter, Inc., for New Beginnings Empowerment Program

• $1,480 to Maysville Methodist Church for Feed my Sheep

• $1,000 to Voices Together for VOICSS® In Education Jones County Schools

“These organizations make Jones County a better place for everyone,” said Wendy Winslow, advisory board president of the Jones County Community Foundation. “We are honored to be able to support them and grateful to our dedicated supporters who believe in local philanthropy for local good.”

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

Jones County Community Foundation Advisory Board Members

Advisory board members live and work in Jones County, positioning them to strategically leverage resources, meet local needs and access opportunities. In addition to Winslow, board members include Maria Robles (Secretary), Jason Andrews, Eddie Banks, Joanna Carr, Bob Jolly, Charley Jones, Keith Mills, Mimi Roberson, Dan Ryan, Joan Taylor, Gloria Wiggins, and Michael Wilder.

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.

The NCCF Disaster Relief Fund supports long-term recovery and unmet needs in communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. To support recovery in western NC, visit: nccommunityfoundation.org/Helene.

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.