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NC Congress of Latino Organizations | Addressing Systemic Issues in the Community

The NC Congress of Latino Organizations (NCCLO) was established in 2002 as a nonpartisan statewide entity for Spanish-speaking families to unite and develop the leadership needed to effectively address systemic problems in their communities. Since inception NCCLO has partnered with…

Stories: Community Stories

IMC Gives Fund | Partnership in Action

Investors Management Corporation (IMC)—a privately held company that partners with organizations sharing a common ethos—believes in supporting and empowering people so they can thrive. This principle guides the company’s work with its current seven partner companies representing more than 50,000…

Stories: Board of Directors

Rick Guirlinger | Ambassador and Investor

Past Triangle Community Foundation Board Chair and current Board member as chair of the Foundation Leadership Council, fundholder Rick Guirlinger with his wife Annette has been part of the Foundation’s family for almost half of its existence, and we couldn’t…

Stories: Staff

Rutina “Tina” Bailey | Becoming a Fierce Advocate

If you know Rutina “Tina” Bailey, you know she is a fierce advocate for nonprofits and is passionate about finding ways to help them thrive. If you had asked Tina at the beginning of her career what she expected in…

Stories: Nonprofit Stories

El Vínculo Hispano | A Safe Space for the Community

“Our community wants what everyone wants - a roof over their heads, to own a home, peace and safety in their communities, not to be discriminated against, access to opportunities, a good education, a good paying job, a driver’s license, …

Stories: Community Stories

Jim Stewart | Living Life in the Arena

“A person's place is in the arena, not in the grandstands.” - Jim Stewart, quoting his father, John S. “Shag” Stewart Jim Stewart’s father John (affectionately known as “Shag”) lived his life in the “arena,” as did his…

Stories: Impact Area

Legacy Donors | A Lasting Impact on Community

“The generosity and forward thinking of many of our founding donors were the bedrock for the work and community investment we provide today and will continue to in the future. That these donors trusted the Foundation with their legacy is …

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BUMP: The Triangle | The Power of Passion for the Arts

BUMP’s origins began in Boston as the Boston Urban Music Project founded by Georgiary Bledsoe. Dr. Bledsoe relocated the organization to NC in 2012 where it has evolved into BUMP: The Triangle and Joy Harrell Goff serves as a "re-founder,"…

Blog: Triangle Community Foundation

August is Make a Will Month

Did you know only one-third of individuals in the United States have a will? In recent years, the month of August has been set aside as the annual reminder of the power of planned giving and to ensure your will…

Stories: Community Stories

Marsha’s Testimony: Legacy Building and Community Changing | Giving Circles

Marsha Morgan’s journey in philanthropy is rooted in her upbringing, deeply engrained values, and desire to positively impact her community. Born in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, but raised in Birmingham, Alabama, Marsha considers Alabama her home. Reflecting on her childhood,…