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Duke Energy Foundation commits $250,000 to support Hurricane Ian relief effort

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In the wake of Hurricane Ian's impacts across Florida, South Carolina and North Carolina, the Duke Energy Foundation has committed $250,000 to support relief and recovery efforts.

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Shaheen Towles Joins The Duke Endowment as Associate Director of Communications

CHARLOTTE, NC – The Duke Endowment is pleased to announce that Shaheen Towles has joined its staff as the new associate director of communications.

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The Winston Salem Black Philanthropy Initiative Requests Proposals for Fall Inclusive Economy Grants Program

The Black Philanthropy Initiative (BPI) is now accepting applications for its Inclusive Economy grants program. For this grant cycle, BPI requests proposals that will build economic empowerment for Black households. BPI’s goal is to make Forsyth County a place where all have the resources needed to support their families. Organizations can apply for grants of up to $15,000.

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Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation Awards Grants to Support Reproductive Health, Rights and Justice

In response to the overturn of Roe v. Wade, the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation has awarded a total of $180,000 to six organizations in North Carolina that support advocacy, organizing, awareness, coordination and legal and practical support related to reproductive health, rights and justice, and family well-being.

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Community Foundation of Henderson County Gives $65,000 in Grant Awards

Hendersonville, N.C., September 7, 2022 – Community Foundation of Henderson County, a nonprofit providing lasting resources for innovative charitable solutions, has awarded $65,000 to two area organizations as part of their special 40^th Anniversary Grants program. The awards were presented to Council on Aging of Henderson County and the Green River Community Association during the North Carolina Apple Festival Opening Ceremony. Community Foundation of Henderson County was the Presenting Sponsor of the 76^th Apple Festival.

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Duke Energy provides $500,000 in grants for small businesses to support vibrant downtowns across North Carolina

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Duke Energy Foundation today distributed $500,000 in grants to help small businesses across North Carolina – from restaurants to retailers – continue their ongoing recovery from economic challenges initially triggered by the pandemic. This is the second year Duke Energy has provided targeted grants in support of downtowns throughout the state.

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The Winston-Salem Foundation announces Staff Promotions

WINSTON-SALEM, NC – The Winston-Salem Foundation announces that Andrea Hulighan (l) has been promoted to a new position, Vice President, Strategy and Culture, and Shamika Starke (r)has been promoted to Director, Strategic Initiatives.

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BPI Announces Impact Grant Recipients during Black Philanthropy Month

In celebration of August’s Black Philanthropy Month, The Black Philanthropy Initiative (BPI) is excited to announce $6,000 in six grants awarded through its Impact Grants program.

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The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Awards $605,000 in Focus Area Grants

(August 2022) The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC) recently approved four focus area grants totaling $605,000 in Early Childhood Development, Human Services and Natural & Cultural Resources.

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Duke Energy names new Foundation president

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 26, 2022 -- Duke Energy today announced Amy Strecker as president, Duke Energy Foundation. The Duke Energy Foundation provides philanthropic support to meet the needs of communities where Duke Energy customers live and work.

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