The Endowment awards over $4.8M in community grants

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) – More than $4.8 million in new grants from The Endowment will fund healthcare access, safety net services and community spaces for New Hanover County residents.

“The Endowment’s resources are here to benefit everyone in New Hanover County,” said Sophie Dagenais, President and CEO of The Endowment. “Every resident benefits when families have support, people can get the care they need, and our community has inspiring places to learn, create and gather. We’re investing in a healthier, safer and more vibrant New Hanover County, today and for generations to come.”

Grant recipients include:

• $3,042,055 for the New Hanover County Community Justice Center to sustain and expand its services.
• $1.5 million for Cameron Art Museum to support the construction of a new Education Pavilion and the first phase of its Art Park.
• $150,000 for New Hanover Outreach Clinic to provide free emergency dental care for uninsured, limited-income residents.
• $120,000 for Reach Out and Read to strengthen its program at participating pediatric clinics and expand to another location.

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