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A Neighbor’s House Becomes a New Ministry

A rural North Carolina congregation turns a neighboring house into a foster care ministry, showing how church property can become a powerful force for children and families.

February 20, 2026

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New Hope for Families Troubled by Substance Abuse

Tamassee DAR School helps give parents the support they need to overcome challenges and make life better for themselves and their children.

February 11, 2026

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Where Climate Meets Health: Duke Researchers Chart a Path Forward at ‘Big Idea’ Symposium

Duke researchers convene for the inaugural Climate and Health “Big Idea” Symposium to advance interdisciplinary solutions addressing the growing health impacts of climate change.

February 4, 2026 | Duke University School of Medicine

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$1.3M in Grant Money Will Help Fund Florence Health Care School and Clarendon County Health Initiative

The Duke Endowment is granting over $1.3 million to support McLeod Health initiatives in Florence and Clarendon counties.

February 4, 2026 | The Post and Courier Pee Dee

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More than Ready to Strengthen Guilford County’s Early Childhood System

Teshanda Middleton leads Ready for School, Ready for Life with a data-driven vision to ensure every Guilford County child and family thrives.

November 24, 2025

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Carolinas Expand Safe Babies Court Model

Safe Babies Court helps infants and toddlers in foster care find safe, permanent homes faster in North and South Carolina.

November 14, 2025

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Reducing Child Abuse in South Carolina

South Carolina is expanding the evidence-based Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) through a public-private partnership aimed at reducing child abuse and neglect statewide.

November 14, 2025

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Simple Adaptations to Expand Church Ministries

United Methodist churches in North Carolina are turning unused spaces into new ministries that support local needs like respite care and mental health.

October 27, 2025

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Healing at Home — Intensive Alternative Family Treatment (IAFT®)

The IAFT program is stabilizing foster youth and their families through trauma-informed, home-based care.

August 11, 2025

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From Empty to Essential: Repurposing Church Property to Build Community

Repurposing a closed church allowed the creation of Lydia’s Place, an independent nonprofit transitional shelter for women and children.

August 11, 2025

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Meet North Carolina’s Chief Scientist

David Yokum helps North Carolina state agencies use evidence to figure out what’s working, what’s not and what’s worth funding.

August 11, 2025

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Building the Family Team – How Success Coaches Improve Family Permanency Across N.C.

The Success Coach model is helping children and families stay together after they leave the foster care system.

August 6, 2025