Burke County food assistance, summer reading and children’s science programs are among the local efforts receiving support from the Unifour Endowment this year.
After two decades at the helm of the North Carolina Community Foundation, President and CEO Jennifer Tolle Whiteside will step down at the end of 2026.
The North Carolina Community Foundation awarded $100K to the Burke Long Term Recovery Group and $100K to Foothills Conservancy to support Hurricane Helene recovery and Wilson Creek infrastructure rebuilding in Burke County and surrounding areas.
The Unifour Foundation Inc. Endowment, a fund of the North Carolina Community Foundation, has awarded $228,500 in grants to 31 organizations supporting the local community.
Students from western North Carolina whose ability to pay for higher education was negatively impacted by Hurricane Helene can now apply for the North Carolina Community Foundation’s Disaster Relief and Resilience Scholarship.
Nearly 140 college scholarships administered by the North Carolina Community Foundation, totaling almost $1.8 million, are now open for applications. Most scholarships close on March 3, and students can apply online using the Universal Scholarships Application. Eligibility criteria vary, and the Foundation also offers a Disaster Relief and Resilience Scholarship for students impacted by Hurricane Helene. With a focus on inspiring philanthropy, NCCF administers scholarships for students across North Carolina, urging all to utilize the Universal Application available on their Scholarships Portal.
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