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The board of advisors of the Wilson County Community Foundation recently announced in local grant awards from the community grantmaking fund, according to Matthew Garrett, board president.
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The board of advisors of the Wilkes Community Foundation recently announced $6,530 in local grant awards from the community grantmaking fund, according to Michael Cooper, Jr., board president.
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The board of advisors of the Warren County Community Foundation recently announced $2,160 in local grant awards from the community grantmaking fund, according to Richard Hunter, board president.
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The board of advisors of the Wayne County Community Foundation recently announced $1,170 in local grant awards from the community grantmaking fund, according to Robert Logan, board president.
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The board of advisors of both the Futrell-Mauldin Community Foundation for Greater Rocky Mount and the Edgecombe Charitable Foundation recently announced $90,980 in local grant awards from their respective community grantmaking funds, according to Sam Johnson, Futrell-Mauldin board president and Jane Thorne, ECF board president.
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Since its launch in 2005, The Duke Endowment’s Fellowship program has been an opportunity for outstanding individuals to spend two years immersed in philanthropy. The goal is to give Fellows exposure to the philanthropic landscape and develop their leadership skills, while contributing to the Endowment and its mission.
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For as long as he can remember, Bruno Mourao has wanted to be a physician. But after graduating from Davidson College in May 2017, he decided he wanted to learn more about critical issues in health care before starting medical school and launching a career in medicine.
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The large sign has only three words – Goldston Community Garden – and that’s intentional. Even though the rows of tomatoes, peppers and squash are planted on the property of Goldston United Methodist Church, the congregation wants everyone to feel welcomed.
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When December Sumpter first heard about CenteringPregnancy, she wasn’t sure it was right for her. But she decided to give it a try – and she’s now a big believer.
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The first time the Stanfields met Alexis, she was 4. Dressed in pink shorts and a white T-shirt, she had long brown hair that draped her pale face. Removed from her family because of safety concerns, she was waiting for her social worker to find her a temporary home. Her clothing and her stuffed bunny filled the black plastic garbage bag beside her.
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