Stories
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Working Toward a Thriving Society
Read more: Working Toward a Thriving SocietyDr. Bulent Ender was raised to believe that it was his responsibility to give back to those in need. As a first-generation immigrant from Turkey growing up in the suburbs of D.C., he was surrounded by opportunity. Opportunity that came with a clear message from his family and religion. “Being Muslim in origin, Zakat (a…
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Leaving a Legacy
Read more: Leaving a LegacyFor Jim Stewart and Frances Dyer, contributing to the community has always been a part of life. Growing up in Durham, Stewart was keenly aware of his father’s (John “Shag” Stewart) passion and impact in the region, and knew he had big shoes to fill. “My dad’s favorite expression was that a person’s place is…
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Nurturing Youth and Community
Read more: Nurturing Youth and CommunityIt’s a picture-perfect autumn afternoon, and the SEEDS two-acre urban farm is a hive of activity. As you walk through the whimsically designed gates, the space stretches ahead, a fusion of cozy backyard and childhood wonderland. A sprawling herb garden embraces the top tier of the property and offers up fragrant plants that can be…
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Social Justice Through Art
Read more: Social Justice Through ArtHow would people living on death row believe they have a story to share? How would they consider their story even matters? Society would relegate them to its “outskirts” along with others deemed unworthy of story, where difference is uncounted. Lynden Harris and the team at Hidden Voices are working to amplify the stories of…
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Q&A with the Compass Center for Women and Families
Read more: Q&A with the Compass Center for Women and FamiliesThe following is an interview with Cordelia Heaney (C), Executive Director of Compass Center for Women and Families, conducted by Julia Da Silva (J), Programs and Scholarships Associate. J: Tell me a little about the Compass Center. C: Compass Center for Women and Families helps all people navigate their journey to self-sufficiency, safety, and health. We…
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35 Years of Impact
Read more: 35 Years of ImpactOver 200 esteemed guests gathered at the Umstead Hotel in Cary on the evening of Wednesday, November 14th to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Triangle Community Foundation. We introduced a video highlighting where the Foundation has come from, and where it is going, with newly uncovered footage of Dr. Phail Wynn, Jr. speaking of his…
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Founders’ Day Celebration: 35 Years of Impact
Read more: Founders’ Day Celebration: 35 Years of ImpactNearly 200 esteemed guests gathered at the Umstead Hotel in Cary on the evening of Wednesday, November 14, to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Triangle Community Foundation. Pat Nathan, Board Chair, welcomed the crowd, remarking what a momentous occasion was, “a milestone that without all of you in the room, we wouldn’t be here to…
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Giving Circle Feature: Longleaf Collective
Read more: Giving Circle Feature: Longleaf CollectiveWe all want to see a Triangle where everyone thrives, and it takes a group of committed people to help create that Triangle. As philanthropy has changed from an individual act to a more community effort, it seems fitting that giving circles have become a way for everyone to take part in philanthropy. Longleaf Collective,…
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A School Changed: A Necessary, and Equitable Path for Everyone
Read more: A School Changed: A Necessary, and Equitable Path for EveryoneWalking through Central Park School for Children in Durham, students can be heard talking and laughing as they work on their assignments in class. It seems to be an ordinary school as Director John Heffernan leads the way through the halls, but the school has taken an innovative and creative approach to creating an equitable…
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12,000 CHILDREN AGES 5 to 17, FROM CHATHAM, DURHAM, ORANGE & WAKE COUNTIES HAVE ENJOYED ALL CAMP HAS TO OFFER THROUGH SEND A KID TO CAMP™ SINCE 1984.
Read more: 12,000 CHILDREN AGES 5 to 17, FROM CHATHAM, DURHAM, ORANGE & WAKE COUNTIES HAVE ENJOYED ALL CAMP HAS TO OFFER THROUGH SEND A KID TO CAMP™ SINCE 1984.THAT’S $3.3 MILLION RAISED BY YOU TO ENSURE ALL KIDS HAVE ACCESS TO CAMP ENRICHMENT. Since 1984, the Send A Kid To Camp™ program of Triangle Community Foundation has provided a safe, educational, healthy outlet for our community’s children through summer camp scholarships. All children can benefit from a camp experience; especially those who may…
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Giving Circles Feature: The Beehive Collective
Read more: Giving Circles Feature: The Beehive CollectiveWhile not a new concept, giving circles have become an increasingly popular and important form of philanthropy, allowing a group of individuals to combine resources to have a larger funding impact on an organization or issue area. We believe in the power of collective giving to make great change, and are proud to administer and…
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Family Legacy Meets Social Justice
Read more: Family Legacy Meets Social JusticeRebecca Balter’s story began long before she was born. Balter comes from a long line of entrepreneurs; her family built a successful bank in Dresden, Germany at the turn of the 20th century. In fact, the family believed so much in building a legacy for their employees, that it was the first institution in Germany…