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Blog: Triangle Community Foundation

Giving Differently in 2021

This article ran in the Triangle Business Journal in January 2021, as a part of the A Better World series.   At the start of each new year, it is human nature to assess the past and attempt a clean… Continued “Giving Differently in 2021”

Blog: Triangle Community Foundation

Innovations and inspirations brighten a changed world

A recent study of children in third to fifth grades showed that in a normal year, students lost, on average, about 20 percent of their school-year gains in reading and 27 percent of their school-year gains in math during summer… Continued “Innovations and inspirations brighten a changed world”

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A message from the Board of Directors…

Good afternoon beloved community, I have deeply reflected on the last few months of the COVID-19 pandemic and the recent, yet not unique tragedies of indisputable violence against the Black community. We know many of our black, indigenous, and people… Continued “A message from the Board of Directors…”

Stories: Regional Cultural Arts

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… Continued “Creative Fundraising, the Philanthropic Response, and the Economic Impact of COVID-19 on Local Arts Organizations in the Triangle”

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There is a deadly virus lurking. And it’s called racism.

A letter to the community from Triangle Community Foundation Dear friends, There is a deadly virus lurking in our community, and our nation. These last few months have seen us subjected to circumstances that no one could have anticipated or… Continued “There is a deadly virus lurking. And it’s called racism.”

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What Comes Next?

This blog post originally ran in the Triangle Business Journal, as part of their "A Better World" piece, a monthly column from philanthropic leaders.  After the shock of a crisis wears off and the initial surge of charitable giving dies… Continued “What Comes Next?”

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An Inside Look at Artist Lakeshia T. Reid’s show, In Front of the Mirror

We’re so lucky at Triangle Community Foundation to have new art exhibits every six months through our partnership with Durham Art Guild’s [email protected] program. As part of the Foundation’s focus on regional cultural arts, our office space also serves as… Continued “An Inside Look at Artist Lakeshia T. Reid’s show, In Front of the Mirror”

Stories: Donor Stories

Changing Course: Collective Giving During COVID-19

When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, it quickly changed the plans and workload of many local nonprofits, something the members of The Art of Giving (TAG) noticed immediately and took to heart. Wasting no time at all, the giving circle adapted… Continued “Changing Course: Collective Giving During COVID-19”

Stories: Scholarships

No Stranger to Challenge: An Immigrant Nurse’s Story of Opportunity

Challenge 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… Continued “No Stranger to Challenge: An Immigrant Nurse’s Story of Opportunity”

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Gratitude for our Planet: Celebrating an Adapted 50th Anniversary of Earth Day

This year, April 22nd marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. It will also be my family’s 38th day at home due to COVID-19. Although this year’s celebration of Earth Day won’t look anything like how I’d (or probably anyone… Continued “Gratitude for our Planet: Celebrating an Adapted 50th Anniversary of Earth Day”