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ELIZABETH CITY – The Community Care Collaborative (CCC), an impact program of the Albemarle Area United Way, has been awarded a $10,000 matching grant from a donor advised fund of the Northern Albemarle Community Foundation to fund the ongoing work of assisting its neighbors.

CCC provides assistance to local residents facing temporary emergency crisis. Since officially launching in 2019, CCC has already assisted over 2,000 households and invested over $700,000 with an average of $475 per case across Pasquotank, Camden, Perquimans and Gates counties.

The goal is to obtain $10,000 in contributions from individuals or businesses by Dec. 31, 2024 in order to secure the $10,000 match. Donations can be mailed to AAUW at P.O. Box 293, Elizabeth City, NC 27907 or made online at www.aaunitedway.org by selecting Community Care Collaborative

“These funds will be critical to enabling us to continue the good work of aiding our neighbors, especially in the wake of the pandemic and inflation challenges,” said Executive Director Bill Blake.

Blake added that he is extremely encouraged about their chances of achieving the required match.

“Many folks in the community have heard about the good work the team of CCC volunteers currently led by Alexandra Lekki has been doing. I have no doubt folks will contribute to support our friends and neighbors,” Blake stated.

He said being able to lend a helping hand is both a privilege and responsibility.

“We are so thankful for the generosity of this matching donor,” Blake remarked. “I’m confident others in our community will step up to be a blessing to those in need, especially during this holiday season. CCC is so grateful for all past, present and future donors as well as volunteers.”

Albemarle Area United Way is a not for profit organization fighting for the health, education, and financial stability of residents in the Albemarle area. For more information on how you can give or to volunteer, call 252-333-1510, visit online at albemarleareauw.org or like them on Facebook.