“We’re proud to continue building on our commitment to the region through the Timbermill Wind Community Grant Program,” said Quita Bride, Public Engagement Manager at Apex Clean Energy. “Being a good neighbor means more than just bringing clean energy to the region. It means supporting the people and organizations who make this community strong. We’re honored to contribute to projects that help families thrive and create opportunities for the future.”
- Boys & Girls Clubs of the Albemarle
- Edenton Farmers Market
- Edenton Chowan Food Pantry
- The Open Door of Perquimans County
Timbermill Wind Facility Manager Tyler Finley and local representatives Richard Bunch and Win Dale present grant awards to members of the Edenton Farmers Market Board of Directors at an Edenton Steamers game on July 12, 2025.
“We are sincerely grateful for the ongoing support we receive from the Timbermill Wind community grant program” said Elizabeth Mitchell, Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Albemarle. “This nationally recognized program reinforces and supports what our Club members are learning in school through fun, hands-on activities that keep them growing and engaged every day at the Boys & Girls Club.”
The Open Door of Perquimans County received a $5,000 grant to help power its mission of fighting hunger and improving community health through nutritious food access, education, and advocacy.
“At The Open Door of Perquimans County, our mission is to eliminate hunger and improve the health and well-being of our community by providing access to healthy, nutritious foods, along with education and advocacy. This generous award from the Timbermill Wind Community Grant Program will help enable us to reach more neighbors in need and continue delivering critical assistance to those facing hunger and hardship,” said board chair Dina Hurdle.
The Edenton-Chowan Food Pantry received a $5,000 grant to support its Children’s Summer Nutrition Program, which provides reliable, nutritious food to children during the summer when school meals are unavailable.
“We are incredibly grateful to Apex Clean Energy for their continued, generous support of the Edenton Chowan Food Pantry Children's Summer Nutrition Program,” said board president Amanda W. Howell. “As one of our most resource-intensive efforts, this program plays a critical role in ensuring that children in our community have access to reliable, nutritious food during the summer months when school meals are not available. Apex's investment not only nourishes our children. It affirms their commitment to strengthening and supporting the communities they serve”