Column: Fayetteville Utility Chief Urges Customers to Conserve Water Use
Bill Kirby Jr.’s notes from the week, including Raeford Road closing, Market House renovations, and an Artists in Schools grant.
Column: Mary Holmes Bidding Farewell to Cumberland Community Foundation
The nonprofit will launch a national search to replace Holmes, its CEO for nearly decades who presided over significant growth.
Cumberland Community Foundation Awards $1.04M in Scholarships to Students
When Andrew Smith broke his leg in eighth grade, the Cumberland International Early College High School graduate recalled that moment when he suddenly had plenty of time—and nowhere to go.
Column: Grand Jury Indicts Wife in 2025 Death of Retired Green Beret Soldier
Bill Kirby Jr.’s notes from the week, including a fire station lawsuit mediation, student scholarships, a celebration of life, and an arts council grant.
Column: Record-Setting GivingTuesday Campaign is a Testament to Late Founder’s Vision and Legacy
“Dr. Lucile Hutaff’s letter to the board of directors in 1982 shared her vision of bringing the community together to improve the quality and spirit of community life,” Maddie Kellogg says about the 2025 Cumberland Community Foundation’s GivingTuesday campaign.
Cumberland Community Foundation awards $1 million grant to Methodist University’s new medical school
The Cumberland Community Foundation announced a $1 million grant for Methodist University’s future medical school, set to welcome its first class of students in July 2026.
Column: Cumberland Community Foundation remembers three supporters who made a difference
“Early on, these three provided their leadership and their good names to build confidence in the community foundation as an accountable steward where donors could make a lasting difference,” Mary Holmes says about the late Harvey Oliver Jr., the late Rosa Lee Torrey and the late Mary Ann McCoy.
More Cumberland Community Foundation Coverage
Cumberland Community Foundation tells students they will ‘change the world’
In a room full of students, families and donors, the Cumberland Community Foundation on Wednesday awarded over $1 million in scholarships to high school seniors to assist with their goals in higher education.
Community funds help Fayetteville police get bus passes to unhoused residents
The Cumberland Community Foundation provided $3K to the Fayetteville Police Department for its homelessness outreach efforts. The money will pay for FAST bus passes for unhoused residents who need to travel to access necessary services.
GivingTuesday: Four ways to give in Cumberland County this holiday season
As fundraising kicks off, here’s a look at a few of the Fayetteville area nonprofits participating in the 2024–2025 GivingTuesday campaign
GivingTuesday: Strengthening Cumberland County through local generosity
Cumberland Community Foundation continues its annual tradition of community philanthropy to uplift local organizations. This year’s GivingTuesday campaign runs from Nov. 25 through Dec. 4.
Cumberland Community Foundation on GivingTuesday highlights, college scholarship deadline
In the words of its President and CEO Mary Holmes, the Cumberland Community Foundation wants to help make life better for Cumberland residents.
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