BENEFICIARIES
Crape Myrtle Festival’s court of volunteers works diligently each year to raise as much money as possible to give back to our community. Does your agency support LGBTQ+ and/or HIV related causes?
Our annual grant application process starts in September and closes mid-November with a celebration of the beneficiaries for the year. The general timetable is:
September 1: Annual CMF grant application released
October 15: Application submission deadline
November 1: Application awards determined and beneficiaries notified
Mid-November: Harvest Tea - a celebration with CMF volunteers and grant recipients with a check presentation. The exact date of this event is promoted each year via social media, website postings, and email correspondence.
2024-2025
CMF’s 2024-2025 fundraising year allowed us to give $40,000 to nine non-profits across North Carolina serving people living with HIV and the LGBTQ+ community:
Gay for Good Raleigh Durham - $2000
Western North Carolina AIDS Project (WNCAP) - $2000
LILA - $2000
A Place Called Hope Church - $3000
The Bryant Center: Safe Haven and Inclusion Initiative - $4000
RAIN, inc - $4000
El Centro Hispano, INC - $5000
North Carolina AIDS Action Network - $5000
LGBT Center of Raleigh - $8000
A Place Called Hope
A Place Called Hope Church is an affirming ministry that is open to all people. Our grant funded activities are separate from our religious activities when serving our community. We are a culture of Love & Hope. We provide demonstrations of Christ's unconditional love, offering All God's children Hope!
Gay For Good Raleigh-Durham
Gay for Good organizes inclusive volunteer events for LGBTQ+ volunteers and allies to connect, network and have fun while proudly serve a wide range of nonprofits across the broader Raleigh-Durham community.
RAIN
RAIN’s mission is to empower people living with HIV and those at risk to be healthy, and stigma-free. Serving the Mecklenburg County area since 1992, we have successfully addressed clients' diverse needs, offering access to medical care, medications, and emergency assistance for rent, utilities, and food. Our commitment to integrity and compassion is evident in the quality outcomes of our HIV services. Our comprehensive approach includes reducing HIV stigma through community education and advocacy. We empower clients to recognize and combat HIV stigma, fostering an inclusive and supportive environment. All our services are available in person and through telehealth, offered in both English and Spanish to ensure accessibility for all.
LILA
At LILA (Latinx LGBTQI+), we strive to protect the rights of Latinx LGBTQI+ individuals, their families, and friends by advocating for laws and policies that ensure their safety. We also work to raise awareness and educate the broader community to combat discrimination and stigma. Our ultimate goal is to create a world where everyone's voice is heard and the stories and experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals are acknowledged, respected, and valued. Our work focuses on three key areas: Health, Education, and Advocacy.
El Centro Hispano
Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
The Bryant Center
Providing safety, dignity, and support for people experiencing homelessness in Wake County.
LGBT Center of Raleigh
The LGBT Center of Raleigh is a community-based organization that serves the queer and trans communities of the triangle and surrounding areas through 20 programs that strengthen individual and community development through social and educational activities. The Center works to identify needs and for resources benefiting the LGBTQ+ community, their friends and supporters within and beyond central North Carolina.
North Carolina AIDS Action Network
The North Carolina AIDS Action Network improves the lives of people living with HIV & AIDS and affected communities through outreach and public education, policy advocacy, and community-building to increase visibility and mutual support of people living with HIV & AIDS throughout our state.
Western North Carolina AIDS Project (WNCAP)
WNCAP provides life-saving services to those impacted by HIV/AIDS. With your support, we can build a healthier WNC for ALL
while working to eliminate stigma around HIV and those who live and thrive with it. Together, we can make the vision of a world without AIDS a reality.