The Wayne A. Shore Endowment Fund was established by bequest from Mr. Shore who lived in East Bend. He cared about Yadkin County, its residents, and the organizations that provide valuable assistance, programs, and services.
The Shore Community Grants are designed to fund impactful projects and initiatives that enhance the lives and communities in Yadkin County. This grant opportunity is part of his charitable bequest. These grants will offer awards up to $10,000 each. Successful grant awards will service Yadkin County with programs and services leading to transformative, tangible solutions addressing needs and interest of Yadkin County residents.
The online application portal will be open to receive applications beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 25. The application deadline is Tuesday, October 4.
APPLICATION PORTALClick below to download the project budget template Excel file.
DOWNLOAD PROJECT BUDGET TEMPLATEAmerican Red Cross Piedmont Chapter
For disaster relief efforts of the Red Cross in Yadkin County when needed.
Cancer Services, Inc.
Funding for the Patient Advocacy program to provide Yadkin County residents facing cancer with personalized staff assistance, accessing and securing medication, and direct financial assistance for emergency unmet cancer treatment needs
Courtney Volunteer Fire Department
A matching grant to assist with facility upgrades serving the health and wellness of the firefighters who serve the Courtney Community.
Forbush Volunteer Fire Department
For equipment to bring the department and district to a medium-duty rescue certification.
Hands of Hope Medical Clinic
For a Spanish interpreter to provide professional and compassionate medical care for the Hispanic population served in Yadkin County.
Magnify Ministries, Inc. / Impact Yadkin
For the building of multiple wheelchair ramps, roof replacement, and digging a well for a resident with little to no water.
Northwestern Regional Library
For the Trails of Tales program that will establish permanent story walks in Boonville, East Bend, Jonesville, and Yadkinville to promote physical outdoor activity, family engagement, and literacy learning.
Smart Start of Yadkin County
Sponsoring a one-day State of the Child Conference with industry leaders in Yadkin County to address important issues in childcare facing the community.
Surry Community College Yadkin Center
For capital equipment/supplies that will support the offering of additional EMS programs at the Surry Community College Yadkin Campus.
Yadkin Arts Council, Inc.
For the Education Outreach program to provide free arts opportunities to Yadkin County Schools through the Page to Stage and Powers of Poetry programs.
Yadkin County Rescue Squad and EMS
To replace aging and outdated rope rescue equipment that is necessary to maintain heavy rescue, rope rescue, and confined space rescue operations.
Yadkin County Senior Center
For the Nutrition for Body and Mind project that will provide a nutritious hot meal for seniors that struggle with shopping and cooking meals at home.
YMCA Bridge Academy
For the YMCA Bridge Academy, anew initiative of the Yadkin Family YMCA to support programming for foster families in Yadkin County.
YVEDDI East Bend Senior Center
Decreasing social isolation and loneliness in senior adults by providing a monthly supper meal, fresh produce, and take-home activities.
YVEDDI Yadkin Valley Senior Center
For the Senior Fresh Pack program offering nutritious, no-preservative foods to seniors served by the Meals on Wheels/Adult Nutrition program.