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LCCF awards local grants

July 11, 2011

The board of advisors of the Lenoir County Community Foundation announces 2011 awards from its community fund, according to Dr. Brantley Briley, board president. This…

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HCCF allocates Disaster Relief grants

July 8, 2011

The North Carolina Community Foundation (NCCF) is allocating grants from its Disaster Relief Fund to support relief efforts related to the April tornadoes and storms…

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4th of July, Mom’s apple pie — and community foundations

June 30, 2011

Happy 4th of July! I love all things around this holiday. Several of my favorite family members and friends celebrate birthdays this week, including my…

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Duplin Foundation for Youth Advancement accepting grant applications

June 30, 2011

The Duplin Foundation for Youth Advancement is pleased to offer grants from its endowment fund for 2011.  “The 2011 Sheriff’s Ball was a great success,…

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Morrisville opens fund to support its non-profits

June 21, 2011

The board of directors of the North Carolina Community Foundation announces the establishment of the Morrisville Community Fund for the support of non-profits in the…

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Fourth in a series: Raleigh Rescue Mission rebuilds lives

June 21, 2011

The North Carolina Community Foundation partnered with the Raleigh Rescue Mission in 1990 to form the Raleigh Rescue Mission Endowment. The endowment provides ongoing support…

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The gift of privacy … or, I’ve Got a Secret

June 7, 2011

Following a presentation to a Rotary Club several years ago, I was thrilled to be approached quietly by a club member who informed me that…