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New Grant Bolsters the Carolinas' First Independent Children's Health System

N.C. Children's aims to become a national destination for children with complex medical needs.

October 20, 2026 | North Carolina Children's

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North Carolina Program Brings United Methodist Ministers Into Prisons

The Duke Endowment has funded prison chaplains, who also guide congregations at rural United Methodist churches, in four North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections facilities.

October 6, 2026 | Public News Service

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First-of-Its-Kind Initiative Aims to Deliver AI to Rural and Critical Access Hospitals and Clinics in North Carolina

A grant from The Duke Endowment will help rural healthcare providers adopt AI safely, strengthen financial stability, and improve patient care.

September 24, 2026 | UNC Health News

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How Success Coach Supports North Carolina Families After Permanency

A brief from Casey Family Programs outlines how families are benefitting from efforts by the Endowment and its partners to expand Success Coach, a voluntary, no-cost program that works to enhance the well-being of children and families that achieved permanency via reunification, adoption, guardianship, or legal custody.

September 11, 2026 | Casey Family Programs

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Bolch Judicial Institute Receives $5 million Award from The Duke Endowment

The Duke Endowment awards $5 million to strengthen judicial education and research at Duke Law.

August 17, 2026 | Duke Law

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How Five Rural Churches Banded Together to Build Community

We believe rural churches can have a lasting impact on their communities. In Wilson, N.C., five churches are pulling together and showing the way.

August 14, 2026 | EducationNC

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Tamika Williams Promoted to Director of CFWB

Tamika Williams has been promoted to director of the CFWB program area. Phil Redmond has transitioned to special advisor to the president.

May 12, 2026

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Building Lasting Connections for Change: Six Lessons Learned for Successful Cohorts

The Duke Endowment’s cohort work shows how connection drives meaningful community change.

May 1, 2026 | Justin M. Dunham, Stacy E. Warren

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The Duke Endowment Announces Staff Promotion and New Hires

The Duke Endowment is pleased to announce a key staff promotion and three new hires.

April 29, 2026

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The Duke Endowment and MUSC Launch Multi-State Initiative to Improve Maternal and Infant Health

The Duke Endowment and the Medical University of South Carolina launched an initiative to strengthen maternal and infant health outcomes across the Carolinas.

April 22, 2026

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Using Church Property to Provide Senior Housing

Mineral Springs Commons shows how a closed church became much‑needed senior housing, turning unused land into affordable homes that foster safety, connection, and community.

April 1, 2026

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New Program Offers Bridge to Health for Complex Care Patients

The Duke Endowment and NCHF are launching Bridge to Health, a new effort to improve care for patients with complex needs.

March 24, 2026