Stories
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Haw River Assembly | The Voice for the Haw River
Read more: Haw River Assembly | The Voice for the Haw River“Our goal is to serve everyone. Obviously, everyone needs clean water.” –Elaine Chiosso, Executive Director, Haw River Assembly Forty years ago, community members came together in hopes of saving their beloved Haw River. The building of the Jordan Lake Dam was on the horizon and would forever change the river that was central…
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Erandi Villa | Forging Her Own Path
Read more: Erandi Villa | Forging Her Own Path“I am here because someone was generous enough to care about the struggles of people and wanted to help.” -Erandi Villa, 2013 Felicity Brewer Opportunity Scholarship Recipient Erandi Villa and her family moved to the Triangle when she was just three years old, relocating from her birthplace of Pátzcuaro, Michoacán in Mexico. ‘Easy’ is not…
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Durham Success Summit | Redefining Success and Making Space at the Table
Read more: Durham Success Summit | Redefining Success and Making Space at the Table“We’ve failed young men long enough and let’s not do what’s always been done. We want to go deeper.” -Derek Rhodes, Executive Director, Durham Success Summit Derek Rhodes was born and raised in Durham, and recognized early on that he was fortunate to have had family and mentors that helped him “get…
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Creative Fundraising, the Philanthropic Response, and the Economic Impact of COVID-19 on Local Arts Organizations in the Triangle
Read more: Creative Fundraising, the Philanthropic Response, and the Economic Impact of COVID-19 on Local Arts Organizations in the Triangle“Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Arts & Health at Duke is working remotely so you can reach us by email. Our Music at Bedside program is on hold until further notice… Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC) has suspended all performances through June 1… The American Dance Festival (ADF) announced today that due to the current situation…
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Changing Course: Collective Giving During COVID-19
Read more: Changing Course: Collective Giving During COVID-19A Giving Circle’s quick pivot to make unrestricted grants
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No Stranger to Challenge: An Immigrant Nurse’s Story of Opportunity
Read more: No Stranger to Challenge: An Immigrant Nurse’s Story of OpportunityChallenge has never been a stranger to Cristina Bass. Growing up an immigrant and DACA recipient didn’t stop her from pursuing dreams of helping her community, rather, they fueled her drive to ensure it happened. As the registered nurse and former recipient of the Felicia Brewer Opportunity Scholarship now finds herself working in healthcare during…
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Care for all: Vidas De Esperanza
Read more: Care for all: Vidas De EsperanzaWe all want to go to the doctor when we’re sick, injured, or for regular checkups, but not everyone has access to medical care due to resources, lack of access to healthcare, or circumstances. It was with this in mind that Vidas De Esperanza, a local nonprofit health clinic, was founded. Ten years ago when…
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Confronting Poverty by Honoring Human Dignity
Read more: Confronting Poverty by Honoring Human DignityUp the stairs and around a corner, a hallway echoes with a child’s chatter and a mother’s hushed tones. Members sit waiting to get groceries, checking in with each other, and chatting with volunteers, who come to offer a hand. A peek inside Chapel Hill’s former Town Hall reveals a vibrant network of staff, volunteers,…
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Board Leadership Boot Camp: Helping Nonprofits Thrive
Read more: Board Leadership Boot Camp: Helping Nonprofits ThriveAbout 4 years ago, Michael Williams began volunteering for Executive Service Corps (ESC), helping them provide affordable consulting and capacity building services to nonprofits in the Triangle. Since 1987, ESC’s 72 volunteer consultants do pro bono work provide support nonprofits in Chatham, Durham, Orange, and Wake counties. Volunteers come from a variety of management backgrounds,…
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The Art of Giving
Read more: The Art of GivingAbout four years ago, Virginia Lee was in the locker room at her local gym and saw a flyer that intrigued her. The Art of Giving (TAG) was inviting women to join their philanthropic efforts and provide grants to support local nonprofit organizations. “I was at a point where I wanted to get more involved…