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Walking to my car after working at one of my after school jobs, I received an email saying I was being awarded the Benjamin F. Ward Scholarship. There in the middle of the parking lot, I could not help but cry tears of relief and thankfulness. As I applied for college, I did not really…

Starting October 28, it’s officially the College Foundation of North Carolina’s (CFNC) College Application Month, which makes me think back to what a simultaneously exciting and terrifying time applying for college, and making what felt like super-extra-final life decisions was for me - even though they ended up not being final at all. What advice would I…

This hurricane season, we have witnessed unprecedented natural disasters and the humanitarian crises that follow these events. At Triangle Community Foundation, moments after we’ve arrived in the morning, our fund holders are calling to make grant recommendations to the effected communities. Each time a massive hurricane wreaked havoc on a community, this happened. As part…

The journey begins… This week, our Board of Directors approved a new Strategic Roadmap that will guide our work for the next five years. We chose the term “Roadmap” on purpose: while it’s important that we have a clear path and a destination in mind, we also recognize that there may be detours, we may…

The events of this past weekend are so upsetting, and we as a staff are talking, reflecting, and learning. In the face of such hatred, our work feels small. As part of our core values, we strive for equity, we focus on the marginalized populations, and we are working together to amplify the voices of…

Held every August, Black Philanthropy Month is a time set aside to celebrate and recognize the contributions of the Black philanthropic leadership that supports our communities, and applaud the impact and power of Black collective giving to transform lives and make a difference. Started in August 2011 by Dr. Jackie Copeland-Carson and the Pan-African Women’s…