Summer 2010

Dr. Ronald Carter, President of the Johnson C. Smith University, describes the historical connection between The Duke Endowment and JCSU. Support from The Duke Endowment has allowed the university to establish programs and opportunities for its students, staff and faculty. Dr. Carter also discusses the organizations' shared path for the future.

  • Durham Connects

    In Durham County, N.C., a new program is increasing child well-being by bridging the gap between parent need and community resources.

  • Anathoth Garden is Helping Communities Heal

    A ministry of Cedar Grove United Methodist Church in Cedar Grove, N.C., has become a national model for community gardening. Participants are now creating a development plan that will help the project thrive for years to come.

  • Psychiatric Urgent Care

    In the Lowcountry of South Carolina, a unique partnership is helping community officials respond to mental health needs.

  • Focusing on Prevention for a Healthier North Carolina

    What can we do to help North Carolinians become healthier? A Q & A with the president of the North Carolina Institute of Medicine discusses a statewide action plan.