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Endowment Intends to Distribute Up to $5B Over 15 Years

December 10, 2024 | The Duke Endowment

The Duke Endowment’s Trustees announced their intent to distribute up to $5 billion in grants across North Carolina and South Carolina over the next 15 years.

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Supporting and Strengthening Foster Care Families

As we reflect on National Foster Care Month, we celebrate those who have assumed the role of caregiver for children who need homes.

June 24, 2024 | Tamika D. Williams

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Q&A with Gaile Osborne, Executive Director of Foster Family Alliance of North Carolina

Gaile Osborne, executive director of Foster Family Alliance of North Carolina, shares her personal story with foster care as well as the work of the Alliance.

June 24, 2024

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The Duke Endowment Pledges $2.5 Million to Duke Homestead to Preserve Important N.C. History

As part of its 100th year anniversary, The Duke Endowment has approved a $2.5 million grant to the Duke Homestead State Historic Site in Durham, the largest private monetary gift ever given to a state historic site from a single donor.

May 30, 2024

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Ellie Smith Joins The Duke Endowment as a Program Analyst

The Duke Endowment is pleased to announce that Ellie Smith has joined its staff as a program analyst.

May 7, 2024

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Opportunity and Learning: The Duke Endowment’s Explorations in School-Based Health

The Endowment's Health Care team shares insights from its decade-long exploration of the benefits of school-based health services.

April 29, 2024 | Stacy E. Warren

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Building Hopeful Futures for Children

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Positive Childhood Alliance North Carolina connect with families, communities, prevention advocates and supporters to build a narrative of hope for children and families.

April 24, 2024 | Phillip H. Redmond Jr.

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A Legacy of Leadership: Women of The Duke Endowment

In honor of Women's History Month, we explore and salute the work of past and present women leaders of The Duke Endowment.

March 28, 2024 | Charity L. Perkins

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A Century of Intentional Support in Pursuit of Shared Opportunities in Higher Education

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.

February 28, 2024 | Kristi K. Walters

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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

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Make Giving and Getting Help Easier for Families and Caregivers

February is Family Support Awareness Month.

January 31, 2024 | Phillip H. Redmond Jr.

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Celebrating 100 Years of Commitment to the Carolinas

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.

January 18, 2024 | Eric E. Frazier

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The Duke Endowment Celebrates a Century of Philanthropy to the Carolinas and Announces $175 Million in Higher Education Grants

The Duke Endowment announces plans to celebrate its centennial year throughout 2024.

January 17, 2024