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Feb
06

The Duke Endowment Promotes Three Staff Members

The Duke Endowment is pleased to announce the recent promotions of three staff members.

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Jan
21

Cherokee Preservation Foundation Supports Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts

The Cherokee Preservation Foundation (CPF) is proud to announce grants for ongoing disaster relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. In response to the devastating impact of the storm, CPF has awarded funding to three organizations dedicated to providing critical assistance to affected communities across Western North Carolina.

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Nov
20

Outer Banks Community Foundation Board Votes to Provide Relief to Western NC

To address the unprecedented damage caused by Hurricane Helene, the Outer Banks Community Foundation (OBCF) Board of Directors recently voted unanimously to approve a series of grants to support disaster recovery in the affected communities of Western North Carolina.

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Nov
19

NC Community Foundation receives $7.5M gift from Lilly Endowment for Disaster Relief Fun

The North Carolina Community Foundation has received a $7.5 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to support its long-term Disaster Relief Fund in the wake of the unprecedented devastation in western North Carolina due to Hurricane Helene.

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Nov
14

$75,000 bridge loan to Triad Cultural Arts


The Foundation is excited to announce our latest impact investment to support the historic shotgun house restoration project by Triad Cultural Arts. Unlike traditional grantmaking, impact investments provide not only a social return, but also a financial return that can be reinvested in the community. This program complements and supports the Foundation’s goal of building an inclusive economy. 

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Oct
18

Safeguarding Health Care Access for Transgender Communities

For decades, LGBTQ+ Americans have been at the forefront of powerful movements championing the freedom for all individuals to be themselves and pursue their dreams. This grassroots organizing has led to unprecedented public support for LGBTQ+ equality and increased visibility for transgender people within our society. However, despite growing acceptance, a dangerous political backlash threatens the progress made in securing health care access for transgender communities.

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Oct
10

The Duke Endowment Commits $15 Million to Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts in Western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (October 9, 2024) — The Duke Endowment announced today that it is committing $15 million to help meet immediate relief needs in western North Carolina and upstate South Carolina following Hurricane Helene. 

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Oct
07

Grants totaling $451,246 Distributed for Regional Hurricane Helene Relief

(October 7, 2024) The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC) approved 21 grants totaling $451,246 from the Emergency and Disaster Response Fund (EDRF) supporting frontline organizations providing relief and recovery services in Western North Carolina.

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Oct
07

Relief and Recovery

WNC Bridge Foundation’s Board of Directors has approved an initial $1.5 million in funding to support nonprofits and individuals in their immediate recovery efforts following the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene.

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Oct
04

SECU Foundation Donates $3.75 Million in Disaster Relief to Aid Western North Carolina Communities

RALEIGH, N.C. – In response to the catastrophic flooding, landslides, and widespread destruction in Western North Carolina from Hurricane Helene, the SECU Foundation Board of Directors approved a $3.75 million disaster relief package to assist communities affected.

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