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.

Statement on Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Decision

Yesterday’s Supreme Court decision that race-conscious admissions policies violate the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution will have far-reaching effects on the student population at universities in the Triangle and across the country. While we are still gathering information on the…

Arts Access NC | Connecting Art to All in the Community

“We are a connector of people – people to opportunities, people to arts, and people to organizations.” - Eileen Bagnall, Executive Director, Arts Access NC In 1984, an organization emerged with the goal of increasing accessibility to the arts for…

Diamante Arts and Cultural Center | Diversifying the Community’s Art Sector

“We serve artists, performers, cultural advocates, arts and cultural organizations, art supporters, and the general public seeking to preserve, develop, and promote the cultures, heritage and artistic expressions of the diverse Latino/Hispanic communities in North Carolina.” - Lizette Cruz Watko,…

Honor and Celebrate Juneteenth

June 19, 1865 marks the day when the last enslaved people in the United States learned they were free. Although the institution of slavery is no longer present in our country, violence, discrimination, and racial inequities persist for the Black…

Laurel Shulman | A Passion for Connecting the Dots

Cult Classic Movie Musicals Ten years ago, you would have found Laurel Shulman writing and directing musicals to raise funds for local nonprofits. “Making something out of nothing” was her and her community theatre's credo. She learned that making connections…

Demographics of the Foundation

As a result of our internal reflection over the last few years (informed by our 2017 Strategic Roadmap), the Foundation decided to model the transparency we ask of our grantees.  Simultaneously, as a community foundation, our primary focus is to…

Urban Community AgriNomics | Growing the Roots of Service

The moment you turn into Catawba Trail Farm, you are immediately transported. It feels unfathomable that downtown Durham is just six miles away. The trees, grass, gardens, birds chirping, and overall tranquility feels magical. You just need to exchange a…

Celebrate Pride Month

  The diversity of our region makes our community stronger year-round, and the Foundation is excited to celebrate Pride Month this June. We are committed to building a more vibrant community – one where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.…

Stronger Together | Being Brave and Bold While Building Capacity

Redefining, redirecting, and shifting philanthropy is one of the many goals of Triangle Capacity-Building Network (TCBN), a combined network of funders working to fund organizations primarily led by and serving Black and Brown communities that have traditionally been excluded or…

Marian Cheek Jackson Center | Honoring & Building Community

“That’s the story to tell and story to celebrate; how this neighborhood once again has come together creatively to determine its future.” - George Barrett, Executive Director Below: The Northside Residential Fellows and Linking Generations in Northside cohort join together