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The Duke Endowment Pledges $2.5 Million to Duke Homestead to Preserve Important N.C. History

May 30, 2024

As part of its 100th year anniversary, The Duke Endowment has approved a $2.5 million grant to the Duke Homestead State Historic Site in Durham, the largest private monetary gift ever given to a state historic site from a single donor.

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Celebrating 100 Years of Commitment to the Carolinas

January 18, 2024 | Eric E. Frazier

The Duke Endowment was established a century ago by James B. Duke and continues to be inspired by the people of the Carolinas and a shared vision for our future.

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Get the latest from the Endowment and read more about the impact of the work being done by our grantees and individuals in the field

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Q&A with Gaile Osborne, Executive Director of Foster Family Alliance of North Carolina

Gaile Osborne, executive director of Foster Family Alliance of North Carolina, shares her personal story with foster care as well as the work of the Alliance.

June 24, 2024

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Empowering Youth Voice to Enhance Positive Child Welfare Outcomes

One young woman's journey from foster care to adulthood shows the importance of incorporating youth feedback into child welfare programming.

May 31, 2023

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Finding the Right Family Match for Children in Foster Care

One child welfare organization's emphasis on carefully matching foster families and children is paying off in strong positive outcomes.

May 22, 2023

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Faith & Food: Come To The Table In Action

Come to the Table’s mission is to empower faith communities to participate in the creation of a just food system through collaboration, capacity building, and advocacy.

May 16, 2023

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Therapeutic Kinship Care: A Pilot Shows Promising Findings

A three-year study in three N.C. counties reveals keys to effective implementation of therapeutic kinship care.

May 9, 2023

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An Adoptive Mom and Birth Mom Join Forces to Support Their Son

Experts say children can benefit from continued communication between adoptive and birth parent. Two moms in the Carolinas are discovering that first-hand.

February 22, 2023

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Let's Invest in Home Visiting and Education Programs

A $1 million grant will help increase the availability of home visiting and parent education programs across North Carolina.

December 6, 2022 | Phillip H. Redmond Jr.

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Making a Difference for Latino Families

Margarita Franco is a small woman with kind brown eyes and a soft voice. But people use heavy words to describe her.

February 2, 2022 | Lin B. Hollowell III

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Taking Action For North Carolina Families

The pandemic exacerbated challenges for low-income families. The North Carolina Community Action Association is helping its network respond.

December 14, 2021

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Meeting the Special Needs of Black Clergy

Faced with mounting stress related to COVID, Black clergy are finding strength in a well-being program designed just for them.

December 14, 2021 | Robert R. Webb III

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Turning Students into Vaccine Ambassadors: 7 Facts about Faith in the Vaccine

Can college students become effective partners in addressing vaccine hesitancy? The Interfaith Youth Core says yes.

December 14, 2021 | Susan L. McConnell

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Providing Support in Kinship Care

Kinship caregivers play an important role in the child welfare system. In South Carolina, HALOS makes sure they get the extra support they need.

December 14, 2021 | Phillip H. Redmond Jr.