
We Are Currently Welcoming Contributions to the Shawn Barry Emergency Services Scholarship
The Shawn Barry Emergency Services Scholarship was established to honor the life, service, and legacy of Shawn Barry by providing financial assistance for training, education, and professional development opportunities to Brunswick County First Responders. The fund seeks to support law enforcement officers, fire fighters, drone pilots, EMS personnel, and other public safety professionals dedicated to serving their communities through continued learning and education.
Click here to donate online. When donating online, use the dropdown box to select “Shawn Barry Emergency Services Scholarship” and we will properly direct your donation.
Checks can be made out to Southport Cares and mailed to the address below.
Southport Cares, Inc.
c/o Southport Fire Department
PO Box 10608
Southport, NC 28461-0608
When contributing via check, include “Shawn Barry Scholarship” in the memo line and we will properly direct your donation.

Make a Difference In Your Community
Southport Cares provides a variety of assistance services to our neighbors in their hours of need. Your generous donation helps support our community and allows us to provide for those in need.
Checks can be made out to Southport Cares and sent to the following address:
- Southport Cares, Inc.
c/o Southport Fire Department
PO Box 10608
Southport, NC 28461-0608
Click here to donate online. Use the dropdown box to select the program of your choice and we will direct your contribution appropriately.



