The Tucker County Giving Circle is pleased to announce the awarding of over $24,000 in grants to eleven local organizations. All grants are funded by donations from members of the TCGC organization and are administered by the Tucker Community Foundation.
Grant recipients must demonstrate that they uphold the TCGC mission of supporting the women and children of Tucker County, have not-for-profit status, and reside in Tucker County. This year’s beneficiaries include: Appalachian Expeditions (($2500), Blackwater Ministerial Association/Food Pantry ($2500), Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge ($1565), Davis-Thomas Ele-mentary Middle School ($2100 and $2500), Mountaintop Public Library ($2500), Saddles and Smiles ($2500), Tucker County Family Resource Network/Warm the Children ($2500), Tucker County EMS ($1435), Tucker County High School ($1600), and the Tucker Commu-nity Responder ($2500).
Since its inception, the Tucker County Giving Circle has grown by over 10% annu-ally, with member contributions totaling over $80,000. Grant applications are accepted annu-ally through the Tucker Community Founda-tion. The grants to be awarded is determined by the TCGC membership. For more information about the group or to become a member, contact TCGCofcers@gmail.com.
