Community Stories

Triangle Community Foundation is the leading expert on local philanthropy, giving trends, and critical issues. We strive to be clear and informative about the work we do to enhance life in the Triangle, and we pride ourselves on being a trusted resource for media and other community partners.

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You | The Future of the Foundation

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Over the past 11 months, we have posted 39 stories featuring many partners of Triangle Community Foundation – from scholarship recipients like Aiyana Lynch to grantees like Durham Success Summit and Arts Access NC; from donors and community partners like…
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Self-Help Credit Union | Providing a Hand

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From humble beginnings with initial capital of $77 earned from a bake sale to the $5 billion organization it is today, Self-Help Credit Union has provided a hand to those in need since 1980. Triangle Community Foundation greatly values our…
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Curi Capital | Maximizing Impact

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Professional advisors are important partners for Triangle Community Foundation. Without them, we would not have nearly the reach with prospective donors, and we are very appreciative of these relationships. Curi Capital CEO, Dimitri Eliopoulos and Senior Director of Family Office …
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IMC Gives Fund | Partnership in Action

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Investors Management Corporation (IMC)—a privately held company that partners with organizations sharing a common ethos—believes in supporting and empowering people so they can thrive. This principle guides the company’s work with its current seven partner companies representing more than 50,000…
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Jim Stewart | Living Life in the Arena

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“A person's place is in the arena, not in the grandstands.” - Jim Stewart, quoting his father, John S. “Shag” Stewart Jim Stewart’s father John (affectionately known as “Shag”) lived his life in the “arena,” as did his…
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Marsha’s Testimony: Legacy Building and Community Changing | Giving Circles

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Marsha Morgan’s journey in philanthropy is rooted in her upbringing, deeply engrained values, and desire to positively impact her community. Born in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, but raised in Birmingham, Alabama, Marsha considers Alabama her home. Reflecting on her childhood,…
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Dr. George Hitchings | A Visionary in Science and Philanthropy

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“Despite all the scientific honors and scientific chapters in print, I think one of the most prideful things I have done is get Triangle Community Foundation off the ground.” - Dr. George H. Hitchings     What better way to…
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A Park with Community at Heart

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A park for everyone, built by everyone. That is the foundational vision driving the creation of Dorothea Dix Park in downtown Raleigh. A place where play and adventure are as large as you can imagine, where lush meadow stretches as…