Beaufort Hotel donates to local eco-groups with Coins for Conservation
Three nonprofit eco-partners that serve the North Carolina coastline received a donation of $23,646 courtesy of a program called 'Coins for Conservation,' which was founded by Jay Tervo and Barabra McKenzie-Trevo of the Inlet Inn in Beaufort. This allows hotel guests to donate to local trusted eco-friendly organizations.
'Our vision for Coins for Conservation is to inspire community businesses to select a nonprofit eco-partner and create a funding plan to support their eco-partner's mission with an annual pledge,' Co-founder of Coins for Conservation, Barbara Mckenzie-Trevo said.
The Beaufort Hotel selected the Friends of the Reserve in 2023 as their eco-partner and donated $17,669. In 2024, they also included North Carolina Coastal Federation and Coastal Carolina Riverwatch
In 2025, their donation includes $11,823 to the Friends of the Reserve, $5,911.50 to North Carolina Coastal Federation, and $5,911.50 to Coastal Carolina Riverwatch.
'In two years, we have donated a total of $41,315 for Coins for Conservation,' General Manager of the Beaufort Hotel, Peter Grills said.
The funding for these donations comes from guests' participation at the hotel, which is completely voluntary. There is a $3.00 fee added to each guest's folio at check-out and guests do have the opportunity to say no. All donations go to the projects outlined by these eco-friendly organizations.
The Coins for Conservation program is a way to heighten awareness and enhance Beaufort's standing as a Green Travel Destination, especially for the business partners like the Beaufort Hotel to allow their guests to be a part of that conservation.
'Beaufort and Carteret County are shaped by water – it is vitally important that we do what we can to maintain this ecosystem. The Beaufort Hotel is proud to be a part of Coins for Conservation and hope all our guests are as well,' said General Manager of the Beaufort Hotel, Peter Grills.
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