The North Carolina Submarine Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the crews and families of North Carolina’s three active-duty submarines: USS Asheville, USS Charlotte, and USS North Carolina. The foundation also promotes maritime workforce development and honors the legacy of submariners.

The foundation provides support during deployments through morale-boosting events, financial aid, and community connections. It also organizes care packages, homecomings, and initiatives to foster morale and unit cohesion.

You can get involved by volunteering, donating, or participating in events organized by the foundation. Visit our Get Involved page for more details on how to contribute.

The STEM Education and Workforce Innovation Center (SEWIC) is a project by the foundation aimed at preserving submarine history, celebrating service members, and promoting maritime industry careers through education and engagement.

A: NC Submarine Foundation is committed to protecting national security and the privacy of submarine personnel. We do not share real-time updates about deployments or any sensitive operational information to maintain the safety and integrity of missions. All communications, events, and public interactions are carefully planned with security as a top priority. Before posting any photographs, we always seek explicit permission, either from the families or the director, ensuring respect for individual privacy. When visual content is shared, it is either sourced from open, publicly available images or authorized directly by relevant parties. This approach allows us to honor and support the submarine community responsibly, balancing public engagement with stringent security and privacy protocols.

You can stay updated by signing up for our newsletter on our website. We also share updates through our Instagram and Facebook.

The foundation is based in North Carolina because our director is from this state, and it holds a special connection to the submarines and their crews.

A: Yes! The NC Submarine Foundation maintains close, personal relationships with the crew members and families of each of these submarines. Our director regularly communicates with them in real time, ensuring ongoing support for their well-being and morale. This direct connection allows us to provide meaningful assistance tailored to their unique needs, reflecting our deep commitment to fostering a strong community around the USS Charlotte, USS Asheville, and USS North Carolina.