Beaufort-Hyde Community Foundation awards more than $3,000 in grants | Eastern NC Now

July 10, 2023 -- The Beaufort-Hyde Community Foundation has awarded $3,400 in grants to organizations supporting the local community.

ENCNow
Press Release:

    July 10, 2023     The Beaufort-Hyde Community Foundation has awarded $3,400 in grants to organizations supporting the local community.

    The board of advisors granted:

  • $1,000 to the Albemarle Commission Senior Nutrition Program for 2023 Hyde County Meals on Wheels
  • $850 to Citizens on Southside Together for Banding Together Against Hunger
  • $700 to Hyde County Cooperative Extension for nutrition education opportunities
  • $850 to Purpose of God Annex Outreach Center for Miracle Meals

    Funds for the grants came from BHCF's community grantmaking fund.

    "We are honored to support these organizations meeting critical needs in Beaufort and Hyde counties," said Lee Brimmage, advisory board president of the Beaufort-Hyde Community Foundation. "These grants are possible because of the ongoing support we have from the community."

    BHCF is an affiliate of the North Carolina Community Foundation and is led by a local volunteer advisory board. Each year, BHCF uses dollars from its endowment fund(s) to make grants to nonprofits that help the local community.

    Learn more about BHCF and its work in the community or make a tax-deductible donation at nccommunityfoundation.org/beaufort-hyde. For further information about BHCF, contact the eastern Community Leadership Officer.

    Beaufort-Hyde Community Foundation Advisory Board Members

    Advisory board members live and work in Beaufort and Hyde counties, positioning them to strategically leverage resources, meet local needs and access opportunities. In addition to Brimmage, board members include Michael Adams (vice president), Bethany Pugh (secretary/treasurer), Read Allen, Stacy Drakeford, Charles Edwards, Alice Keeney, Julio Morales, Marcy Morgan, Bill Rich, Beth Wilder and Chuck Williams.

    About the North Carolina Community Foundation

    The North Carolina Community Foundation is the only statewide community foundation serving North Carolina and has administered over $243 million in grants since 1988. With more than $440 million in assets, NCCF sustains more than 1,200 endowments and partners with a network of affiliates to award grants and scholarships in communities across the state.

    An important component of NCCF's mission is to ensure rural philanthropy has a voice at the local, regional and national levels. For more information, visit nccommunityfoundation.org.


   Contact: Hannah Hogewood
   Marketing & Communications Manager
   Email: hhogewood@nccommunityfoundation.org
   Phone: 919-256-6901
Go Back


Leave a Guest Comment

Your Name or Alias
Your Email Address ( your email address will not be published )
Enter Your Comment ( text only please )




Huge Surprise Severe Storm Due this Evening Down East News and Information, The Region SECU Helps Send 185 Youth Members to Summer Camps through Scholarship Program


HbAD0

Latest The Region

The great misnomer for non Christians that the day Jesus Christ was executed by occupying Romans, celebrated by Christians as "Good" Friday, must be a paradox of ominous proportions.
A North Carolina State Senate race is heading for a recount after the two pro-Trump Republicans come down to a two vote margin.
This is simply a failure of will, and we are here to help impose that will today, so that to me is the simple punchline," said State Treasurer Brad Briner. "I appreciate the leaders of Rocky Mount being here, but we need to get to a place where there is the will to fix a very, very serious problem.”
Our office is monitoring the likelihood of severe weather across Eastern NC for tomorrow. Forecast details for Beaufort County include:
This morning’s update included minor adjustments to snow accumulations, with Beaufort County forecasted to receive between 8 and 12 inches.
This afternoon’s update continues to indicate “Major Impacts” (Dangerous driving conditions, closures, disruptions with normal daily activities, etc.) from this weekend’s winter weather with Beaufort County currently forecasted to receive 10 and 14 inches of snow.
While this afternoon’s update once again included increased probabilities of moderate to major impacts, it will likely be tomorrow before we receive specific accumulation details.
Our probability for experiencing “Moderate Impacts” (hazardous driving conditions, closures, disruptions with normal daily activities, etc.) increased to between 60 and 80% with this morning’s update
Our office continues to monitor the forecasted potential of another round of winter weather for this Saturday and Sunday.

HbAD1

This afternoon’s update continues to shift winter weather impacts further west and north, with Beaufort County now forecasted to receive less than 1/8 of an inch of accumulating ice from freezing rain, and little to no measurable snow.
Today's weather updates have suggested slightly warmer temperatures for our area than was previously forecasted, which is shifting significant snow and freezing rain accumulations further west and north.
Like many of you, our office has been monitoring the potential for impactful winter weather this weekend. Current forecast details for Beaufort County include:
A federal judge will not issue an injunction blocking local Watauga County election districts created by the Republican-led North Carolina General Assembly.
The FBI has captured Alejandro “Alex” Rosales Castillo, who is on the 10 Most Wanted Fugitive list and wanted in connection with a 2016 murder in Charlotte.
A major redevelopment project planned in Morehead City has been scrapped following strong public opposition over the use of eminent domain.
The Christmas Story is told best through the voice of the Apostle Luke. Hallelujah, The Christ Child is born!
I found these (Piano) guys, when I was searching for Christmas Carols, specifically "Carol of the Bells".
Sarah McLachlan has always been a guilty pleasure of mine. As an impassioned "rocker," with somewhat of a sentimental streak, I have always dug talented balladeers, especially the females.

HbAD2

 
 
Back to Top