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Grantwriter workshop to be held March 10, 2011

February 10, 2011

The Edgecombe Charitable Foundation ,in partnership with the Futrell-Mauldin Community Foundation, will host a joint Grantwriter Workshop on Thursday, March 10, 2011.The event will be…

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Mustard Seed Fund established as legacy

February 8, 2011

The Mustard Seed Fund has been established as a perpetual legacy to the memory of Byron Stratas and Fred Rippy.  The goal of the…

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Philanthropy can make a difference

February 1, 2011

North Carolina’s elected officials face a daunting task in the coming months.  The state’s budget shortfall approaches $4 billion — and unlike our federal…

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Grantwriter workshop is Feb. 17, 2011

January 24, 2011

Grantees, learn where to find grants, how to write the best applications and how to to apply online. When: Feb. 17, 1:30-4:00 p.m. Where:…

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Past performance is no guarantee…

January 7, 2011

I frequently smile when reading financial articles and advertisements that include the requisite qualifier: “past performance is no guarantee of future results.”  My reaction,…

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LCCF allocates Disaster Relief grants

January 1, 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…

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Yes, the road is paved with good intentions…

December 22, 2010

The year is drawing to a close, and I am trying to get everything done that I had hoped to get done much earlier. …

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Sequoias and endowments

December 7, 2010

On a recent trip to California, I had the opportunity to spend some time with large trees: Redwoods, Sugar Pines and Sequoias. I marveled…

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New scholarship announced

December 2, 2010

Family, Law Firm Establish Scholarship for Students of JF Webb High School On Thursday, November 4th, 2010, family, friends, community leaders and school personnel…