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Grants will help address address housing security for women in eastern North Carolina

PRE News & Ideas | By Annette Weston
Published December 13, 2024 at 6:03 AM EST
For more than 35 years the Coastal Women’s Shelter has provided no-cost domestic and sexual violence services that include a 24-hour crisis line, court advocacy, monthly support groups for victims, necessities like clothing and food, and other supports.
Coastal Women’s Shelter
For more than 35 years the Coastal Women’s Shelter has provided no-cost domestic and sexual violence services that include a 24-hour crisis line, court advocacy, monthly support groups for victims, necessities like clothing and food, and other supports.

The North Carolina Community Foundation has awarded $5,000 grants to two eastern North Carolina organizations working to address housing security for women.

The Women’s Fund of North Carolina grants were given to The Coastal Women’s Shelter -- which provides help for survivors of abusive relationships in Craven, Jones, and Pamlico counties -- and My Sister’s House, which provides temporary shelter for women after they are released from jail or prison. It serves Beaufort, Carteret, Craven, Greene, Jones, Lenoir, Onslow, Pamlico and Pitt counties.

This year, officials say the selection committee prioritized funding organizations led by women of color or who identify as a member of a historically marginalized population.
Annette Weston
Annette is originally a Midwest gal, born and raised in Michigan, but with career stops in many surrounding states, the Pacific Northwest, and various parts of the southeast. An award-winning journalist and mother of four, Annette moved to eastern North Carolina in 2019 to be closer to family – in particular, her two young grandchildren. It’s possible that a -27 day with a -68 windchill in Minnesota may have also played a role in that decision. In her spare time, Annette does a lot of kiddo cuddling, reading, and producing the coolest Halloween costumes anyone has ever seen. She has also worked as a diversity and inclusion facilitator serving school districts and large corporations. It’s the people that make this beautiful area special, and she wants to share those stories that touch the hearts of others. If you have a story idea to share, please reach out by email to westona@cravencc.edu.
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