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$550,000 awarded to eastern North Carolina nonprofit programs by NCCF

The North Carolina Community Foundation has awarded $550,000 in grants across eastern North Carolina from the Louise Oriole Burevitch Endowment, an increase of $50,000 from previous years. In total, the Burevitch endowment has awarded more than $8 million. [Image courtesy of Ripe for Revival]

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Endowment established to support Wilson athletic complex

The J. Burt Gillette Athletic Complex in the city of Wilson has a new endowment at the North Carolina Community Foundation that will provide ongoing support for its maintenance and future cons…

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Women's Giving Network of Wake County awards $100,000 to nonprofits, granting over $1.8M to date

The Women's Giving Network of Wake County (WGN), a giving circle of the North Carolina Community Foundation, hosted its 17th Annual IMPACT Luncheon and awarded $100,000 to three charitable org…

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Endowment to support health, wellness in Randolph County established at North Carolina Community Foundation

An endowment that will benefit the health and wellness of Randolph County residents has been established at the North Carolina Community Foundation. The endowment was created with remaining f…

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Women’s Fund of North Carolina Awards more than $19,000 in grants

The Women’s Fund of North Carolina has awarded $19,570 in grants to charitable organizations throughout the state. The Women’s Fund is a program of the North Carolina Community Fou…

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During this time of year, we begin contemplating the charitable gifts we’d like to make before Dec. 31. It’s a critical time to give generously to support our communities while als…

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