Stories
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LaToya King | Building Something Meaningful
Read more: LaToya King | Building Something MeaningfulFor LaToya King, the Foundation’s Chief Operations Officer, the concept of philanthropy is intensely personal. LaToya grew up in Oakland, California, the child of a single mother who struggled financially and was on public assistance. At the time she didn’t realize it, but in retrospect she was effectively homeless for a portion of her younger…
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Pupusas for Education | Closing the Opportunity Gap
Read more: Pupusas for Education | Closing the Opportunity GapMeet Jeymi and Cecilia, two young immigrant community organizers who have channeled their own experiences into building an organization for transformative community change. Since 2016, Pupusas for Education has been committed to closing the opportunity gap in access and affordability to higher education opportunities through scholarships and services for undocumented and DACAmented students in Orange,…
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NC Congress of Latino Organizations | Addressing Systemic Issues in the Community
Read more: NC Congress of Latino Organizations | Addressing Systemic Issues in the CommunityThe NC Congress of Latino Organizations (NCCLO) was established in 2002 as a nonpartisan statewide entity for Spanish-speaking families to unite and develop the leadership needed to effectively address systemic problems in their communities. Since inception NCCLO has partnered with Latino religious congregations, nonprofits, and civic organizations at the local level to develop capacity in…
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IMC Gives Fund | Partnership in Action
Read more: IMC Gives Fund | Partnership in ActionInvestors 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 employees. It also drives IMC’s commitment to giving back to the community, an approach actively…
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Rick Guirlinger | Ambassador and Investor
Read more: Rick Guirlinger | Ambassador and InvestorPast Triangle Community Foundation Board Chair and current Board member as chair of the Foundation Leadership Council, fundholder Rick Guirlinger with his wife Annette has been part of the Foundation’s family for almost half of its existence, and we couldn’t be more grateful for his dedication to our organization in so many ways. Rick credits…
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Rutina “Tina” Bailey | Becoming a Fierce Advocate
Read more: Rutina “Tina” Bailey | Becoming a Fierce AdvocateIf you know Rutina “Tina” Bailey, you know she is a fierce advocate for nonprofits and is passionate about finding ways to help them thrive. If you had asked Tina at the beginning of her career what she expected in her career path, it would not have been spending three decades in the nonprofit sector,…
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El Vínculo Hispano | A Safe Space for the Community
Read more: El Vínculo Hispano | A Safe Space for the Community“Our community wants what everyone wants – a roof over their heads, to own a home, peace and safety in their communities, not to be discriminated against, access to opportunities, a good education, a good paying job, a driver’s license, documentation, a path to citizenship, healthcare.” – Ilana Dubester, Executive Director, El Vínculo Hispano There…
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Jim Stewart | Living Life in the Arena
Read more: Jim Stewart | Living Life in the Arena“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 mother, Otelia Spaulding Stewart, so Jim had plenty of examples of what it meant to be intricately…
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Legacy Donors | A Lasting Impact on Community
Read more: Legacy Donors | A Lasting Impact on Community“The generosity and forward thinking of many of our founding donors were the bedrock for the work and community investment we provide today and will continue to in the future. That these donors trusted the Foundation with their legacy is deeply meaningful to me personally and to the organization.” – Lori O’Keefe, President & CEO…
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BUMP: The Triangle | The Power of Passion for the Arts
Read more: BUMP: The Triangle | The Power of Passion for the ArtsBUMP’s origins began in Boston as the Boston Urban Music Project founded by Georgiary Bledsoe. Dr. Bledsoe relocated the organization to NC in 2012 where it has evolved into BUMP: The Triangle and Joy Harrell Goff serves as a “re-founder,” guiding the future direction of the organization. Upon arrival in Durham in 2012, BUMP focused…
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Marsha’s Testimony: Legacy Building and Community Changing | Giving Circles
Read more: Marsha’s Testimony: Legacy Building and Community Changing | Giving CirclesMarsha 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, her mother and grandmother’s strong influence was pivotal – engaging in school extracurricular activities, teaching…
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Katherine Seligmann & Rebecca Balter | Partners in Philanthropy
Read more: Katherine Seligmann & Rebecca Balter | Partners in PhilanthropyMother-daughter duo Katherine Seligmann and Rebecca Balter concede that family philanthropy can be challenging due to the many different personalities and family dynamics involved, but can be successful with three things: 1) You share a core set of values, 2) You are interested in and educated on the issues, and, 3) The knowledge that at…