N.C. African American Heritage Commission Encourages Donations to Support Flooded Princeville

11/7/16

Princeville, the oldest town incorporated by African Americans in the United States, has a long road to recovery from flooding as a result of Hurricane Matthew. The N.C. African American Heritage Commission is completing a drive to gather needed supplies for a community where the majority of homes are flooded and many have lost everything.

Additionally, the Commission is encouraging charitable giving of funds for Princeville, through the NC Community Foundation.

"It makes my heart warm and makes me joyful that such distinguished organizations are helping Princeville on our road toward recovery," said Princeville Mayor Bobbie Jones.

"As the Director of the North Carolina African American Heritage Commission, I cannot express how important it is that we all chip in to support the nation's oldest town incorporated by African Americans!"

The N.C. Community Foundation is accepting donations for the purpose of assisting residents with long-term recovery needs, and awards grants for such purposes as replacing furniture, buying medicine, paying rent or utility bills. Donations may be designated for Princeville or Edgecombe County on the memo line of the check, which should be made to NC Community Foundation Disaster Relief.

Donations may be made online at www.nccommunityfoundation.org and in the comment section indicate the contribution is for Princeville. Donations also can be mailed directly to:

NC Community Foundation

3737 Glenwood Avenue Suite 460

Raleigh, NC 27612

For more information, please contact Michelle Lanier at michelle.lanier@ncdcr.gov.

About the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
The N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (NCDNCR) is the state agency with a vision to be the leader in using the state's natural and cultural resources to build the social, cultural, educational and economic future of North Carolina. Led by Secretary Susan Kluttz, NCDNCR's mission is to improve the quality of life in our state by creating opportunities to

experience excellence in the arts, history, libraries and nature in North Carolina by stimulating learning, inspiring creativity, preserving the state's history, conserving the state's natural heritage, encouraging recreation and cultural tourism, and promoting economic development.

NCDNCR includes 27 historic sites, seven history museums, two art museums, two science museums, three aquariums and Jennette's Pier, 39 state parks and recreation areas, the N.C. Zoo, the nation's first state-supported Symphony Orchestra, the State Library, the State Archives, the N.C. Arts Council, State Preservation Office and the Office of State Archaeology, along with the Division of Land and Water Stewardship. For more information, please call (919) 807-7300 or visit www.ncdcr.gov.

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