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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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Darryl Lester | Philanthropy Evangelist

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For several decades, Darryl Lester has utilized a three-word phrase as a mantra for his work as a philanthropy evangelist and social uplift engineer – time, talent, and treasure. Whether lecturing to students about entrepreneurship, fellowshipping with fellow members of…
Stories: Staff

Sarah Battersby | A New Chapter of Impact

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Growing up in New Bern, the colonial capital of North Carolina, Sarah Battersby was surrounded by history at an early age. She was a historical dancer and even dreamed about becoming a historian when she grew up. The only thing…
Stories: Nonprofit Stories

Kiran | Breaking the Cycle of Abuse

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Imagine being a young mother, married as an early teen, whose husband was not working regularly, and whose children were beginning to starve. Imagine taking matters into your own hands and getting a job at a retail store, and being…
Stories: Donor Stories

Bernard Hsu | Taking Time to Dig Deeper

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Mindfulness is such an important concept to Bernard Hsu that he has the word tattooed on his arm (thanks to his daughter, a tattoo artist), and he applies that in just about every aspect of his life – his fitness…
Stories: Board of Directors

Chris DeVita | Shaping Legacy to Create Impact

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Triangle Community Foundation Board Chair Chris DeVita never expected her career to be centered on philanthropy, having initially focused on the legal field, but ultimately she had 24 years to embrace and lead ideas on how you shape legacy to…
Stories: Nonprofit Stories

TheGifted Arts | The Transformative Power of the Arts

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Open the doors of TheGifted Arts studio on a Saturday morning and you can immediately feel the energy. The thumping beat of the music, the encouraging call outs from the instructors, and the students enthusiastically participating in the creative process.…
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Daniela Cerón | Connected to the Community

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“I know I always want to be in the community in some sort of way – that's just what fills my cup.”  -Daniela Cerón, Program Associate, Triangle Community FoundationStrongly Connected to Her Roots Community has always been an integral…
Stories: Nonprofit Stories

Pee Wee Homes | Small Homes, Big Impact

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Founding Board Members at the site of the homes at the Advocate - seated at the front is namesake Nathaniel "Pee Wee" Lee. In 2017, a small group of affordable housing advocates with ties to community-based organizations like the Marian…
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David Dodson | Service as a Way of Life

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David singing at the Oval Park July 4th Celebration in Durham. Photo courtesy of the News & Observer. "The more candid folks can be about struggles and opportunities they can’t quite seize helps make me a better donor, because I …
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Lori O’Keefe | Dedicated to the Mission

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  Spend just five minutes with Triangle Community Foundation’s President & CEO, Lori O’Keefe, and you will learn at least three things:There is no situation she doesn’t have a musical theatre reference for, She loves anything in pop culture…