SECU Foundation Awards $480,000 in Mission Development Grants to Support 12 North Carolina Non-profits

RALEIGH, N.C., April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SECU Foundation is pleased to announce its first cohort of Mission Development Grant (MDG) recipients for 2025, welcoming 12 new organizations to the program including non-profits in three counties, Chowan, Currituck, and Franklin, that are receiving first-time funding outside of scholarships and loans. The new grantees are working to address domestic violence and exploitation, homelessness, substance misuse, health and well-being, housing, and community support services.

SECU Foundation's MDG program provides each grantee $40,000 to help them build capacity, assess organizational needs, and receive coaching in specific areas from a dedicated consultant. To date, nearly $5 million has been awarded to 120 North Carolina non-profits that are providing critical services for the people of our state.

"We are delighted to welcome these new grantees to our Mission Development Grant program," said SECU Foundation Board Chair Chris Ayers. "This funding allows these non-profits to build capacity and sustainability as they bring assistance to their local communities.  SECU Foundation is proud of the role these grants have played in making organizations stronger across our state."

Grantees include:

Tiny House Community Development, Guilford County

Community Partners of Hope, Vance County

Dunn United Ministerial Association, Harnett County

Franklin Vance Warren Opportunity, Inc., Vance County

Safe Space, Franklin County

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