Stories

Storytelling is such an important part of our community, and we work hard to amplify voices that represent those who care deeply about the Triangle and those who work hard to make it a better place for everyone.

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Stories: Nonprofit Stories

Social Justice Through Art

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How 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.…
Stories: Nonprofit Stories

Q&A with the Compass Center for Women and Families

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The 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…
Stories: Videos

35 Years of Impact

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Over 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…
Stories: Donor Stories

Founders’ Day Celebration: 35 Years of Impact

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Nearly 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,…
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Everyone is talking about Equity

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Equity: eq·ui·ty | Pronounced: ˈekwədē/ What is equity? It’s a noun, a buzzword in philanthropy, an investment term, a branch of law, a value of shares issued from a company. Had you asked me 2 years ago what equity meant,…
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Absence Makes the Heart …Pay Attention

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When our CEO/President, Lori O’Keefe first brought forward the idea of a trial sabbatical, I felt a momentary drop in my energy. “Oh no, chairing Triangle Community Foundation is a pretty busy role already, what would it be like with…
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The Upside Down*

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Over the summer, our President & CEO Lori O’Keefe took an 11-week sabbatical. It was a new policy that our board approved for 10+ year employees of the Foundation, and Lori would be our guinea pig. You can read all…
Stories: Donor Stories

Giving Circle Feature: Longleaf Collective

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We 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…
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For me, it was about a blanket…

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Over the last few days, our state was walloped by Hurricane Florence, the effects of which our neighbors all over the state, including locally after this morning’s flooding, will continue to feel for a long time to come. Before the…
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What I learned on my summer break (aka sabbatical)

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It’s been a long time since I’ve had to write about what I did over my summer break. Once one enters the workforce, there’s really no such thing, other than a week here or there that you may take off…