Blog
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Introducing Our Five-Year Strategic Plan | Making More Possible
Read more: Introducing Our Five-Year Strategic Plan | Making More PossibleAt the conclusion of our 40th anniversary celebrations in 2023, we embarked on a strategic planning process to plot the course for the next phase of Triangle Community Foundation, working with The Giving Practice alongside all our major stakeholders. We are pleased to share the culmination of this work, our five-year strategic plan! Our bold…
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Support for Western North Carolina
Read more: Support for Western North CarolinaWe have been closely monitoring the effects of Hurricane Helene across the Southeast and in particular western North Carolina. The images, videos, and stories from the region are hard to process, and we imagine you may be looking to provide support in a meaningful way. As with any crisis or disaster that affects a part…
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2024 Scholarships Round-Up
Read more: 2024 Scholarships Round-UpTriangle Community Foundation administers many scholarship funds established by individual donors and organizations, each with a unique set of eligibility criteria and application processes. Additionally, the Student Assistance Fund provides one-time cash assistance to eligible students to assist with needs that would otherwise hinder them from completing their academic program. As we conclude this year’s…
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Updated Demographics of the Foundation
Read more: Updated Demographics of the FoundationIn an ongoing effort to model the transparency Triangle Community Foundation asks of our grantees, we are pleased to share updated demographic information related to our staff and Board of Directors as of July 1, 2024. As a community foundation, our primary focus is to support our region, and we believe we can have a…
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Juneteenth | Ways to Engage in the Community
Read more: Juneteenth | Ways to Engage in the CommunityJuneteenth, celebrated on June 19th, marks the historic day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in the United States were informed of their freedom, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Since that time, June 19th has become a significant cultural and historical milestone, honoring the end of slavery and celebrating African American…
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June is Pride Month | Find an Event Around the Triangle
Read more: June is Pride Month | Find an Event Around the TriangleThe diversity of our region strengthens our community all year long, and this month Triangle Community Foundation is thrilled to celebrate Pride! We are dedicated to fostering a more vibrant community where everyone is seen, heard, and valued. We invite you to join us in supporting the community by attending local Pride events around…
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Charitable Giving Options from an IRA
Read more: Charitable Giving Options from an IRATriangle Community Foundation truly appreciates our partnerships with the many accountants, attorneys, and financial advisors who recommend the Foundation as a philanthropic partner for their clients. Many referrals we receive from professional advisors are from clients interested in opening a donor-advised fund (DAF), known for its tax benefits as well as flexibility in managing charitable…
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Homelessness in the Triangle
Read more: Homelessness in the TriangleOn April 23rd, a tent encampment located on a state-owned lot in Raleigh at the intersection of Highways 401 and U.S. 70 was cleared by police. While notice was given to individuals living at the encampment and residents primarily left voluntarily, this is just one example of a growing number of people experiencing homelessness in…
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August is Make a Will Month
Read more: August is Make a Will MonthDid you know only one-third of individuals in the United States have a will? In recent years, the month of August has been set aside as the annual reminder of the power of planned giving and to ensure your will is current and up to date – or there is a plan in place to…
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Statement on Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Decision
Read more: Statement on Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action DecisionYesterday’s Supreme Court decision that race-conscious admissions policies violate the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution will have far-reaching effects on the student population at universities in the Triangle and across the country. While we are still gathering information on the magnitude of what those effects might be, Triangle Community Foundation stands in solidarity with those…
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Honor and Celebrate Juneteenth
Read more: Honor and Celebrate JuneteenthJune 19, 1865 marks the day when the last enslaved people in the United States learned they were free. Although the institution of slavery is no longer present in our country, violence, discrimination, and racial inequities persist for the Black community. While it is essential to acknowledge and commemorate past achievements, we must also confront…
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Demographics of the Foundation
Read more: Demographics of the FoundationAs a result of our internal reflection over the last few years (informed by our 2017 Strategic Roadmap), the Foundation decided to model the transparency we ask of our grantees. Simultaneously, as a community foundation, our primary focus is to support our region, and we believe we can have a larger impact when we represent…