Local COVID-19 Response Fund hits $15 million with gift from Belk endowment

Local COVID-19 Response Fund hits $15 million with gift from Belk endowment

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A coronavirus relief fund established by the Foundation For The Carolinas and United Way of Central Carolinas reached $15 million in donations Friday afternoon.  A gift of $1 million from the John M. Belk Endowment pushed the COVID-19 Response Fund to its latest milestone — three weeks after the fund was formed. Donations are being used to award grants to local nonprofit organizations that serve the neediest citizens. Last week, the fund awarded $3 million in grants to 14 human services agencies.…

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