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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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Second Helpings: Aiming to Break the Cycle

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Drew Doll applied for 138 different jobs in the 30 days after he was released from prison. ​“One-hundred-thirty-seven said no,” Doll said, “But I kept at it.” ​He landed an accounting job and started putting his life back together. But…
Stories: Donor Stories

Ron Strom: Passionate Philanthropist

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The following is an interview with Ron Strom (R), Foundation fundholder, conducted by Meg Buckingham (M), senior marketing & communications officer for the Foundation. M: Ron, tell me a little about your passion, and how you connect it to your …
Stories: Donor Stories

A Family Rooted in Philanthropy: Mary and Dale Carey

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The following is an interview with Mary (MC) & Dale (DC) Carey, Foundation Fundholders, conducted by Meg Buckingham (M), senior marketing & communications officer for the Foundation. M: Mary & Dale, tell me a little about your passion, and how …
Stories: Donor Stories

A Different Way to Give: NGAAP

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The following is an interview with Michelle (MSM) Serrano-Mills & Linsey (LM) Mills, Foundation fundholders with NGAAP, conducted by Meg Buckingham (M), senior marketing & communications officer for the Foundation. M: Michelle and Linsey, can you tell me a little …
Stories: Nonprofit Stories

Marbles Kids Museum: Success for the Next Generation

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The following is an interview with Hardin Engelhardt (H), Education & Evaluation Specialist at Marbles Kids Museum, conducted by Meg Buckingham (M), senior marketing & communications officer for the Foundation.   M: Hardin, can you tell me a little more about …
Stories: Nonprofit Stories

Triangle Family Services: Providing Quality Service

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The following is an interview with Alice Lutz (A), CEO of Triangle Family Services, conducted by Meg Buckingham (M), senior marketing & communications officer for the Foundation. M: Alice, can you tell me a little more about Triangle Family Services, …
Stories: Nonprofit Stories

Equity through Arts: Justice Theater Project

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The following is an interview with Melissa Zeph (MZ), managing director and Deb Royals (D), artistic director, of The Justice Theater Project conducted by Meg Buckingham (M), senior marketing & communications officer for the Foundation.   M: can you tell me …
Stories: Nonprofit Stories

Ellerbe Creek Watershed Association: We are all connected

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The Following is an Interview with Chris Dreps (C), executive director of Ellerbe Creek Watershed Association, conducted by Meg Buckingham (M), senior marketing & communications officer for the Foundation.   M: Chris, can you tell me a little more about Ellerbe …
Stories: Donor Stories

An Interview with Jerry VanSant

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What fuels your passion (for the environment)? I have no professional background in the environment, rather, my experience lies in the evaluation of nonprofits and the nonprofit sector. I have always cared about the outdoors, even as a young child,…
Stories: Community Stories

Solving the Problem of Generational Poverty

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About two years ago, Kirby Jones and Albert Fisher started talking about the problem of generational poverty. Both men lead nonprofits in Wake County designed to help the poor, but their separate efforts didn’t seem to make lasting change. For…