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Giving New Life to Churches
By the time Calvary United Methodist Church made the difficult decision to close its doors for worship in 2018, the congregation had dwindled to about 20 people. Most members of the Asheboro, North Carolina, church were more than 70 years old, and maintaining the building and its property was a struggle.
The Art of Argument: Things to Know About Davidson’s Deliberative Citizenship Initiative
Davidson College’s Deliberative Citizenship Initiative aims to encourage constructive engagement around difficult issues through “deliberation” as opposed to “cross talk.” At a time when public discourse is often fractious and unproductive, the college wants to focus on “researching, teaching and enacting deliberative practices that support constructive disagreements” on campus and beyond.
Connecting Families to Needed Support
When Jeff Quinn speaks to communities about Family Connects International, he takes pride in the fact that the program has its roots in his hometown of Durham, N.C. From its early days as a Durham County pilot in 2008, Family Connects has provided home visits to more than 61,000 families, and it’s now working with 40 sites in 17 states.
COVID-19 Pandemic Magnifying Importance of TeleHealth Services
As the pandemic forces health care systems to rely more heavily than ever on telehealth services, the annual observance of Telehealth Awareness Week takes on added significance.
Vibrant, Thriving Families: Moving Upstream to Primary Prevention in North Carolina
A leading N.C. child protection organization unveils new resources to fight child abuse and neglect.
Time to Celebrate the Reunification of Families
June is National Reunification Month — time to celebrate children moving from foster care back to their biological families.
Saluting Dedicated Foster Parents Across the Carolinas
Our Child and Family Well-Being program area spotlights May as National Foster Care Month.
Why We’re Focusing on Families in 2021
As we fight sickness, anxiety and social upheaval, strong families are more important than ever. That's why our Child and Family Well-Being program area is making strong families its focus for 2021.
Bridging Gaps, Building Bonds
As a nonprofit mental health services provider, El Futuro focuses on building trust among underserved Latino communities. During COVID, the number of families referred for its services tripled.
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.
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.
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.
