It is truly heartbreaking to see the damages and losses of epic proportion. As we extend our prayers to each and every one affected, please feel free to contact us immediately if you would like to contribute from your charitable gift funds with our Foundation. Please contact Charlene Silver, Donor Services Manager at 252-756-8549, by email: charlene@cfnceast.org or by clicking on our Donation Link.

On behalf of The CF of NC East Leadership, we would like to extend our thoughts, prayers, and support to all of those who have been affected by the devastating effects of Hurricane Helene across the western region of our great state of North Carolina! One thing we know with certainty is that when natural disasters such as this occur, we see our own come to the aid and assistance of those affected in every possible way!

Here at home, we are ready to step up as quickly as possible with donations that we will begin immediately getting to two organizations that are there right now, providing emergency assistance to those in need. Providing immediate support during times of disaster is something that we as Community Foundations do best, and we invite you to consider a contribution to our Disaster Relief Fund of the CF of NC East to enable us to act as quickly as possible with assistance! We will be working with Samaritan’s Purse and The American Red Cross, as we will direct your donations to them immediately to be designated for Disaster Relief and Recovery in western North Carolina counties.

Melissa Q. Spain
Chief Executive Officer

The CF of NC East is honored to have the opportunity to work with our Donor Families whom have such a profound interest and passion in their philanthropic giving. We are proud to share such an inspiring story of vision, mentorship, and entrepreneurship that is the result of the generosity of Donors, Walt Sliva and Laura Benson, and daughter Kendall.

First Rung partners is a 501 (C) 3 charitable organization founded in 2020 to help eastern North Carolina’s small business economy by providing entrepreneurs with funding to help launch a startup or accelerate an early stage business.