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Setting our sails on new voyages

August 15, 2013

I am the daughter of a sailor.  My father was born with a tiller in one hand, a line in the other and his…

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Columbus County Community Foundation Awards Eight Grants

August 15, 2013

July 17 was grant day for the Columbus County Community Foundation as board members Geoff Hopkins and Kathy Baker hand-delivered checks to nonprofits around…

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Women’s Impact Network of New Hanover County launches new web page

August 15, 2013

NCCF is proud to sponsor nine established women’s giving programs throughout the state, with several new groups in the creation or exploration stages. One…

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Watauga-Ashe-Wilkes Golf Tournament this week

August 13, 2013

The 13th annual Watauga-Ashe-Wilkes Golf Tournament will take place Thursday, Sept. 12, at Jefferson Landing in Jefferson. The annual tournament is the primary fundraiser…

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It’s another home run at NCCF!

August 8, 2013

As you may know, we have a couple of openings on our staff and have been busy meeting with potential candidates over the past…

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The Earle of Montgomery

August 6, 2013

This post was updated in April 2024.Earle Connelly established a goal to speak to someone every single day about the Montgomery County Fund (MCF)…

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Thank you for supporting the Chairman’s Challenge!

August 2, 2013

We appreciate your participation! The total all NCCF participating affiliates raised was $93,300 during the June campaign. Add that to the generous $75,000 contribution…

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Thank you for supporting the Chairman’s Challenge! (August 2013)

August 2, 2013

We appreciate your participation! The total all NCCF participating affiliates raised was $93,300 during the June campaign. Add that to the generous $75,000 contribution…

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Why we do what we do

July 30, 2013

“Slow down,” the highway sign said. “Reduce Speed”… okay… foot off the gas pedal.  I’m slowing down.  Tall  trees and open fields, and this…