The Mathews Community Foundation announced it made 35 awards from its 2022 Community Impact Grant program to 25 organzations. According to the Gazette-Journal the awards totalled nearly $158,000 which is a new record. The foundation’s mission is to “improve the quality of life for those living and working in Mathews”. It is able to continue to serve the Mathews community because of donations by members of the community and local businesses.