To promote the well-being and improve the lives of the residents of Cherokee County and Clay County, North Carolina.
The Cherokee and Clay County Trust Grant, established by W.J. “Dub” Martin, aims to support charitable causes that benefit the residents of Cherokee County and Clay County, North Carolina. With an average grant size of $1,000 to $5,000 and about 15 grants distributed per year, totaling around $35,000 annually, the trust focuses on a broad spectrum of program areas. These include arts, culture, humanities, education, health, human services, public/society benefit, and religion. Specific causes supported by the grant entail educational programs, support for churches, retirement homes or assisted living facilities, children's homes or orphanages, financial aid for individuals, care for those with diseases, and services for domestic violence victims.