Celebrating 100 Years of Commitment to the Carolinas
January 18, 2024 | Eric E. Frazier
The Duke Endowment was established a century ago by James B. Duke and continues to be inspired by the people of the Carolinas and a shared vision for our future.
A Century of Intentional Support in Pursuit of Shared Opportunities in Higher Education
February 28, 2024 | Kristi K. Walters
The Endowment's Director of Higher Education reflects on a century of support for the four institutions of higher learning named in our founder's philanthropic mandate.
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Former Church Buildings Find New Purpose
Congregations are banding together to repurpose empty churches as community pillars to address issues like housing.
February 14, 2024 | Public News Service
Ministering to Ministers
The Clergy Health Initiative at Duke University helps pastors find strength amid stress.
November 3, 2023 | Duke University Magazine
Sharing Hope through Ministry in Rural Communities
The Duke Endowment’s Director of Rural Church, Robb Webb, shares his reflections about a recent grant to support the creation of new faith communities and strengthen existing congregations within the United Methodist conferences.
June 14, 2023 | Robert R. Webb III
Giving New Life to Churches
By the time Calvary United Methodist Church made the difficult decision to close its doors for worship in 2018, the congregation had dwindled to about 20 people. Most members of the Asheboro, North Carolina, church were more than 70 years old, and maintaining the building and its property was a struggle.
August 16, 2021 | Robert R. Webb III