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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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Blog: Triangle Community Foundation

Giving Differently in 2021

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This article ran in the Triangle Business Journal in January 2021, as a part of the A Better World series.   At the start of each new year, it is human nature to assess the past and attempt a clean…
Blog: Triangle Community Foundation

Innovations and inspirations brighten a changed world

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A recent study of children in third to fifth grades showed that in a normal year, students lost, on average, about 20 percent of their school-year gains in reading and 27 percent of their school-year gains in math during summer…
Blog: Triangle Community Foundation

A message from the Board of Directors…

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Good afternoon beloved community, I have deeply reflected on the last few months of the COVID-19 pandemic and the recent, yet not unique tragedies of indisputable violence against the Black community. We know many of our black, indigenous, and people…
Blog: Triangle Community Foundation

There is a deadly virus lurking. And it’s called racism.

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A letter to the community from Triangle Community Foundation Dear friends, There is a deadly virus lurking in our community, and our nation. These last few months have seen us subjected to circumstances that no one could have anticipated or…
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What Comes Next?

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This blog post originally ran in the Triangle Business Journal, as part of their "A Better World" piece, a monthly column from philanthropic leaders.  After the shock of a crisis wears off and the initial surge of charitable giving dies…
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An Inside Look at Artist Lakeshia T. Reid’s show, In Front of the Mirror

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We’re so lucky at Triangle Community Foundation to have new art exhibits every six months through our partnership with Durham Art Guild’s Art@Work program. As part of the Foundation’s focus on regional cultural arts, our office space also serves as…
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Changing Course: Collective Giving During COVID-19

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When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, it quickly changed the plans and workload of many local nonprofits, something the members of The Art of Giving (TAG) noticed immediately and took to heart. Wasting no time at all, the giving circle adapted…
Stories: Scholarships

No Stranger to Challenge: An Immigrant Nurse’s Story of Opportunity

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Challenge has never been a stranger to Cristina Bass. Growing up an immigrant and DACA recipient didn’t stop her from pursuing dreams of helping her community, rather, they fueled her drive to ensure it happened. As the registered nurse and…
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Gratitude for our Planet: Celebrating an Adapted 50th Anniversary of Earth Day

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This year, April 22nd marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. It will also be my family’s 38th day at home due to COVID-19. Although this year’s celebration of Earth Day won’t look anything like how I’d (or probably anyone…