NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – A first look at the early budget recommendations for New Hanover County show several groups missing out on money they've received in the past.

More than 30 non-profits, development groups and economic organizations applied for financial contributions from county government and this year's recommendations from staff are more than $200,000 less than the amount approved by the Board of Commissioners last year.

Kids Making It, DREAMS of Wilmington and Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure are among the list of human service groups with zeros next to their name, according to a draft budget summary.

Several supporters have already emailed commissioners in hopes of restoring the $5,000 given to the Race for the Cure last year. The inaugural event attracted more than 2,000 participants.

A spokesperson said Monday that the foundation looks forward to continuing a relationship with New Hanover County.

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - A non-profit leader in Wilmington is a getting a little "R&R" thanks to a sabbatical grant from a foundation.

Frankie Roberts, the Executive Director of Leading Into New Communities , Inc. (LINC) is one of five recipients of the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation's sabbatical grants. Roberts has been awarded with $25,000 to use towards an extended break from work to focus on personal needs.

Also receiving the grant htis year are Jennifer Herman from OASIS, Mavis Hill of Tyrrell County Community Development Corporation, Chris Kromm of the Institute for Southern Studies and Dawn Rochelle of the Onslow County Partnership for Children.

According to the news release, Roberts will spend his sabbatical with family, including his wife, two sons, daughter, four grandchildren and his mother.  He also plans to read, mediate, exercise and travel.

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