North Carolina Community Foundation

06/05/2026

We join NC S.A.F.E. in their Week of Action to raise awareness of the importance of storing fi****ms safely. Together, we can prevent gun-related tragedies in North Carolina.
Help keep North Carolina safe. Visit ncsafe.org to learn more.

School safety begins at home. Everyone has a role to play — whether that’s securing your gun at home or having conversations with other parents about safe firearm storage.

This NC S.A.F.E. Week of Action, get involved and start the conversation in your community: https://www.ncsafe.org/resource/parent-conversation-flyer-english/

06/04/2026

More than $26,000 in NCCF-managed scholarships were awarded to North Edgecombe High School seniors during the school’s annual awards ceremony, including the Annie and Sallie Ann Wheeler Memorial Scholarship.

Khamaria Wolfe received the Wheeler Scholarship, which awarded a record $9,000. She said the moment meant a great deal to her and is something she will carry forward.

“I will take the scholarship with pride and come back and give back as well as continue my future at Howard University,” she said.

The scholarship was established in 2021 by North Edgecombe alumni and cousins Jamaal Pittman and Linwood Hinton to honor their late great-aunts, Annie and Sallie Ann Wheeler, and to support students who demonstrate academic achievement and a commitment to helping others.

“It’s having that young woman or that young man walking across that stage know that you’re coming from here, but you can also reach back and help the next generation as well,” said Hinton, who travels annually from California to present the Wheeler Scholarship.

The evening also included additional NCCF scholarships supporting graduating seniors from North Edgecombe High School.

🎥 Watch highlights from the ceremony.
📄 Read more about the scholarships awarded that night: https://www.nccommunityfoundation.org/news/more-than-26000-in-nccf-scholarships-awarded-at-north-edgecombe-high-school-including-9000-wheeler-scholarship
🎓 Donate to the Wheeler Scholarship: https://nccf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=19598

06/02/2026

We’re pleased to welcome Shelby Duffy Benton to our board. A Goldsboro attorney and founder of Benton Family Law, Shelby brings decades of legal experience and a deep commitment to community service across eastern North Carolina. We’re grateful for the leadership and perspective she will bring to NCCF’s work serving communities across our state.
https://www.nccommunityfoundation.org/news/benton-appointed-to-board-of-north-carolina-community-foundation

06/01/2026

In June we recognize Pride Month and celebrate the LGBTQ+ North Carolinians who create lasting, positive change in communities across our state! 🏳️‍🌈

05/27/2026

☕ One Week Away!
We’re gearing up for our next Good Morning Coffee Hour, and we’re honored to have the North Carolina Community Foundation joining us to lead the conversation. Their team will be sharing insight into the work they do to strengthen communities and support local philanthropy across North Carolina.

📅 Wednesday, June 3
⏰ 8:00 AM
📍 Golden Corral Buffet & Grill – Roxboro

Mark your calendars and make plans to start your morning with connection, coffee, and an inspiring discussion. Everyone is welcome to join us for this meaningful gathering.

05/25/2026

Today, we join communities across North Carolina in remembering the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.
Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.

05/21/2026

NCCF Is proud to recognize Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and the lasting contributions of AAPI families across our state.

Through the Sharma Family Scholarship Fund, established with NCCF in 2006, the Sharma family has supported North Carolina students pursuing STEM degrees at NC State University, awarding more than $69,000 in scholarships to date. “Without education, your development will be restricted… without education, you cannot progress," said Dr. Ganga Dhar Sharma, who turned 100 this year.

When Dr. Sharma and his family arrived in North Carolina in the early 1970s, the Indian community in the Triangle was small. Along with other families, he helped establish the Hindu Society of North Carolina in 1976, which has grown from a small group of families into a major Morrisville institution serving thousands across the region. Dr. Sharma is often joined in that work by his wife, Saroj Sharma.

Today, a third generation of the Sharma family is involved with the scholarship fund, continuing a commitment to education, service and opportunity for Triangle-area students. “Who would have thought it would become a legacy? But that’s what it’s become,” said Dr. Madhu Sharma, daughter of Dr. Sharma.

Learn more about the scholarship: https://www.nccommunityfoundation.org/sharma
Support the fund: https://nccf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=16771

05/20/2026

🎓 Congratulations to Paris Wilkins! She recently graduated summa cm laude from North Carolina Central University with a degree in history, the only student in that department to do so.
Paris received two scholarships through NCCF during her college career: The McBryde Scholarship Endowment and the Mary Ferebee Howard Scholarship.
She wrote: “Your generosity truly helped me more than you know and allowed me to complete my time at NCCU without having to worry about paying out of pocket.”
Learn more about how you can support North Carolina students: https://www.nccommunityfoundation.org/give/start-a-fund/types-of-funds/scholarship-funds

05/18/2026

🎓 Charles Truman Stumb from Watauga High School is this year’s recipient of the Don and Audrey Bentley Scholarship. This scholarship honors Dr. Donald W. Bentley's legacy by supporting students who show academic excellence and community service. Over seven years, the scholarship has awarded a total of $447,000 to students at Watauga High and Watauga Innovation Academy.
Congratulations, Charles!
https://www.nccommunityfoundation.org/news/don-and-audrey-bentley-scholarship-awarded-to-charles-truman-stumb

05/15/2026

Joan Taylor, past advisory board member of our Jones County affiliate, was honored with the 2026 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award! Learn more about Joan's service to Jones County and the award: https://www.nccommunityfoundation.org/news/jones-county-community-foundation-board-member-receives-2026-governors-volunteer-service-award