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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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Strong Communities

A program in South Carolina focused on changing the culture within targeted neighborhoods.

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Expanding Asian Studies

Furman University's Place of Peace is the beginning of a growing Asian Studies Center.

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Focusing on Adolescent Health

Health organizers convene summit to address adolescent health in North Carolina

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Healthy Pastors

The Clergy Health Initiative is working to help pastors improve and maintain physical, mental and spiritual health.