RALEIGH, N.C.– The Coastal Credit Union Foundation said it has awarded $252,500 to 15 nonprofits in North Carolina during its Q1 2024 grant cycle.
The 15 grants given to these nonprofits will improve access to resources and support financial well-being programs throughout our local communities, according to the foundation.
The foundation’s most recent grantees include:
- Access to Resources
- Chapel Hill-Carrboro Childrens Museum
- Cooperative Council of North Carolina
- Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina
- Lillington UMC Garden Project
- NC Museum of History
- NeighborHealth Center
- The Help Center NC
- The No Woman, No Girl Initiative
- Financial Well-Being
- Community Empowerment Fund
- Dunn Police Athletic and Activities League
- Gabi’s Powered by Special Abilities
- Refugee Community Partnership
- The Carying Place
- Triangle South Literacy Works
‘Power of a Penny’
“Our ability to support a variety of organizations in our community is a testament to the power of a penny,” said Emily Nail, executive director of the Foundation. “Each time members use their Coastal debit or credit card, the credit union donates a penny to the Foundation. That may seem like a small amount, but all those pennies added up to more than $379,365 last year that will be used to help our community in 2024.”