IT TAKES A VILLAGE - PLEASE HELP PLAN AND SUPPORT FUNDRAISING EVENTS
Women of Fearrington is proud to award $60,737 in grants to nonprofit organizations serving women and children in Chatham County — the largest total in our history. This year brought a record number of applications, underscoring both the growing needs across the county and the remarkable dedication of the nonprofits working to meet them.
Thanks to the generosity of Fearrington Village neighbors, donors, and sponsors, we were able to respond with our strongest support yet. Contributions to the Wonderful Options Fund, participation in the Holiday Bakery & Market, event attendance, license plate purchases, year‑round program involvement, and sponsor support all played a vital role.
A standout moment was this year’s Estate Sale, which provided an exceptional boost to our fundraising efforts. And as always, our volunteers — whose time, talent, and heart power everything we do — remain at the center of our success. It truly takes a Village.
This year’s grants fund programs in literacy, education, food security, health services, youth development, and family support. These organizations make a tangible difference every day, and we are honored to help advance their work
2026–27 Women of Fearrington Grant Recipients:
Books on Break expansion to include PreK
Enhancing ESOL Retention and Recruitment
Communities in Schools of Chatham County
Enrichment activities for at risk students during breaks/teacher workdays
In partnership with CORA, provides additional chef-prepared meals to address food insecurity
Fuel Up at Perry Harrison School
Summer Gap Program (Nutritional Meals and Snacks) for children aged 4 to 11
Hispanic Liaison of Chatham County
Orgullo Latinx Pride Youth Program
Transitional Housing for women and their young children
Clothing, transportation, temporary housing to victims of domestic violence (women and children)
Furnishing Confidence Kits for the Bridge to Basics Program
Books, learning materials, snacks to children in pre-school/afterschool programs
Union Taylors Community Center
National Night Out event
Provide a high-fidelity infant simulator to enhance training for neonatal care emergencies
Each year, Women of Fearrington uses a competitive grant application process to determine the funding we will provide. All applications must focus on women and/or children in Chatham County.
For more information about the grant process and submitting an application, click here.