As we reflect on the past year, Live Oaks Inspire and Preserve is proud to celebrate a season of meaningful impact, thoughtful stewardship, and community investment. Guided by our mission to inspire generosity and preserve the causes that strengthen our region, this year’s efforts demonstrate the power of collective support and purposeful giving.
Throughout the year, Live Oaks Inspire and Preserve raised funds for a diverse group of organizations whose work touches lives in profound and lasting ways. We were honored to support Paws4People, an organization dedicated to training assistance and support dogs that empower individuals living with disabilities to lead more independent and confident lives. We also provided support to A Safe Place, helping to ensure that victims of domestic abuse have access to secure housing, resources, and a path toward healing.
Preservation of culture and history remains central to our values. This year, we contributed to the Bellamy Mansion, safeguarding a treasured historic landmark, and supported the Opera House Theatre, which continues to enrich our community through plays and musical performances that bring people together through the arts.
Our commitment to opportunity and education was reflected in our support of NC4ME, an organization that helps veterans successfully transition from active duty to meaningful civilian employment, and GLOW, which funds educational opportunities for underserved girls, investing in future leaders and changemakers.
In addition, Live Oaks Inspire and Preserve proudly supported community-centered events and initiatives, including the Miss North Carolina Volunteer Pageant Interviews, celebrating service and leadership, and the UNCW Men’s Basketball Tip-Off Dinner, strengthening community engagement and school spirit.
This year’s accomplishments are a testament to the generosity of our supporters, partners, and volunteers. Because of you, Live Oaks Inspire and Preserve continues to inspire hope, preserve what matters, and make a lasting difference. We look forward to building on this momentum in the year ahead and expanding our impact even further.
Together, we inspire. Together, we preserve.
End-of-Year Synopsis
Live Oaks Inspire and Preserve
Preserving the past while inspiring for a better tomorrow / Preserving The Past While Inspiring For A Better Tomorrow / Preserving The Past While Inspiring For A Better Tomorrow / Preserving The Past While Inspiring For A Better Tomorrow / Preserving The Past While Inspiring For A Better Tomorrow / Preserving The Past While Inspiring For A Better Tomorrow
We believe in the power of partnerships to uplift our community. Our endowment collaborates with various nonprofits and organizations to foster positive change.
Each fundraiser is a collaboration between the endowment, a local charity, and includes a platform to showcase the incredible talent within our local community.
The FOUNDATION
The Live Oaks Inspire and Preserve Endowment Fund is established to create and provide grants that focus on inspiring change to deserving nonprofits while also preserving the longevity of Philanthropy! We are honored to provide grants to approved nonprofit organizations with a mission and commitment to high priority needs and to help meet challenges that will inspire change while preserving the values that promote a better community and eastern North Carolina region. In addition, we are honored to also inspire and preserve the beautiful historic Live Oaks Estate, by continuing to maintain its original historic beauty and enabling the hospitality of sharing its unique heritage and beauty for Philanthropic intent.
For more information and to learn more about opportunities for your charitable organization to benefit from the Live Oaks Inspire and Preserve Fund, please feel free to contact us at the information provided below:
Live Oaks Inspire and Preserve Endowment Fund
Melissa Q. Spain
Chief Executive Officer
Community Foundation of NC East
625 Lynndale Court, Suite A
Greenville, NC 27858
1908 Eastwood Road,
Lumina Station II, Suite 324
Wilmington, NC 28403
December 14
Celebrate the season on return for Carols, Cabaret, and Christmas!
december 31st
Ring in the new year with us with the music of Hollywood, Broadway and more!
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UPCOMING EVENTS
live oaks
cabaret
LIVE OAKS INSPIRE AND PRESERVE ENDOWMENT FUND
inspiring change and preserving philanthropy
past events
a fundraiser for the bellamy musuem
october 18th, 2025
1:00 pm
Live Oaks Estate
7527 Masonboro Sound Road
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UPCOMING EVENTS
history on the halfshell
a fundraiser for NC4ME
Friday, November 7, 2025
at 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Live Oaks Estate
7527 Masonboro Sound Road
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UPCOMING EVENTS
A Decade of Serving Veterans and Their Families
- Must be scheduled prior to arrival
- Limited Availability
- Includes Golf Cart Assistance
after-hours
reservation
reach out to (910)620-5774
for scheduling
- Includes any photography session in which photos taken on the property will be used for any commercial purpose
- Must be scheduled prior to arrival.
- May be scheduled between 9:30am - 4:30pm
- No transportation will be provided
Commercial
shoot
- Must be scheduled prior to arrival
- May be scheduled between 9:30am - 4:30pm
- No transportation will be provided.
Portrait
photography
photo sessions
