Huntersville approves fiscal‑year 2026 nonprofit funding for local social‑service and cultural groups

The Huntersville Board of Commissioners approved multiple nonprofit funding amendments as part of its Aug. 5 meeting, allocating town dollars to a range of local organizations that provide food security, youth services, cultural programming and historic preservation. Amounts approved (selected highlights) included: Ada Jenkins Center, $35,000; Angels and Sparrows food security program, $25,000; Angels and Sparrows Pathway program, $40,000; Bags of Hope, $15,000; Carolina Raptor Center, $10,000 (from tourism funds); Caterpillar Ministries, $30,000; Hope House, $20,000; Hugh Torrance House, $15,000 (tourism fund); North Carolina Youth Orchestra, $10,000; and Pottstown Heritage Group, $15,000 for critical home repairs (excluding tree removal/trim from eligible uses). Brandy Jones, executive director of Angels and Sparrows, updated the board on program outcomes, saying the organization provided 6,700 hours of adult education, 4,400 hours of youth tutoring and 8,800 summer bag lunches during June and July; Jones said 54 percent of adult participants reported improved household income tied to program involvement. Commissioners framed the appropriations as supporting direct services to Huntersville residents — for example school‑age children receiving weekend food bags, adult education and workforce programs — and affirmed the town’s role in filling gaps when federal or state funding is uncertain. All motions to appropriate funds passed unanimously.