Grants

Our grant to Alliance for Cape Fear Trees enables the Alliance to plant 50-60 trees in the downtown area. The Grant also supports the Alliance’s mission to foster environmental resilience, improve air and water quality, and promote tree equity, ensuring that all residents—regardless of income level—benefit from the beauty and health advantages of a robust tree canopy.

The grant to the Carousel Center helped this critical resource for children transform their reception area into a bright and welcoming space. Children who have experienced trauma now have an environment that helps them feel more comfortable and at ease. The grant was part of a larger effort to replace worn carpeting and dark lighting with uplifting changes that create an atmosphere of respect and dignity for clients.

The grant to Castle Street Collective supported their community-driven efforts to make Castle Street a beautiful place to live, shop, and dine. The grant enabled the Collective to plant greenery as well as engage art students at Williston Middle School to create public art pieces at Howard’s Seafood and Convenience Store.

Funds from the grant to DREAMS helped the arts organization upgrade its sound system, enabling young performers to amplify their voices. This essential resource in our community provides arts education to youth and teens in nearly every arts discipline. Our young community members explore visual, performing, and culinary arts while building their confidence and interpersonal skills.

ROW's grant to Sister Isaac’s Center supported their mission to provide goods and assistance to community members in need by contributing to the purchase of a van. The van is essential for transporting food, clothing, and other necessities.