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Targeting Pressing Problems in the Carolinas

In our work to nurture children, promote health, educate minds and enrich spirits, The Duke Endowment identifies areas of need in which grant funding can help make effective and lasting improvements.

In this section, you'll find information about specific efforts. This list highlights key issues that have received significant funding, often over several years. By sharing these experiences and insights, we hope to foster collaboration so that we may learn from others as well.

Issue Areas

Choose a topic below to learn more about our work in that area or contact us.

 
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2010 Annual Report

A Journey Together highlights efforts that convened diverse groups of people for planning and learning.View the annual report.

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The Story of James B. Duke

His story is one of humility and commitment, knowledge and compassion, which he used to establish The Duke Endowment.

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Helping Families Heal

The Children's Advocacy Center of Catawba County offers a safe haven for a mother and daughter.

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Good Neighbors

Students and volunteers work together with the Durham community to improve school facilities.

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Connecting Hospitals

Dr. Stewart Trimble uses Data Link to share patient information with a network of hospitals.

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Reversing Rural Decline

Rural United Methodist Churches and hospitals work together to address economic development.