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The Duke Endowment Commits $15 Million to Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts in Western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina

October 10, 2024

The Duke Endowment announces that it will provide $15 million in grant support to help meet immediate relief needs following Hurricane Helene, including initial grants to the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina’s Emergency and Disaster Response Fund and the Central Carolina Community Foundation’s One SC Fund.

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The Duke Endowment Names New Program Officer for Higher Education

Kristi Kessler Walters is joining The Duke Endowment as a program officer in Higher Education.

March 14, 2019 | The Duke Endowment

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Davidson College Receives $24 Million for Scholarships for Talented Students

The Duke Endowment awards a $24 million grant to Davidson College to fund scholarships for high-achieving students.

March 14, 2019 | Davidson.edu

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The Duke Endowment Makes $50 Million Science Grant to Duke University

The Duke Endowment announces a $50 million grant to help Duke University increase its faculty and advance scientific research.

March 4, 2019 | Duke Today

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Furman University Joins Effort to Improve Health in South Carolina

A three-year, $1.025 million grant to the University of South Carolina will support a statewide effort to improve patient and population health in South Carolina by eliminating legal barriers families may face when seeking medical care.

March 1, 2019 | Furman.edu

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N.C. Dept. of Health and Human Services Releases Statewide Early Childhood Action Plan

North Carolina officials outlined their new Early Childhood Action Plan for improving outcomes for young children.

February 28, 2019 | EdNC.org

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Dental Clinic grant launches school-based oral health program.

Stanly County Dental Clinic receives a $65,000 grant to launch a school-based oral health program.

February 20, 2019 | The Stanly News & Press

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Coalition Receives Duke Endowment Grant to Improve Health in Georgetown County

A coalition of community partners has received a $450,000 grant to help improve health in Georgetown County.

January 10, 2019 | South Strand News

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Family Connects Program Garners National Publicity on CBS News

Unique program developed at Duke University sends nurses into the homes of new, often nervous, parents.

January 4, 2019 | CBSNews.com

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Fellowship Building Strong Partnerships

Strong community partnerships are essential for maximizing social impact. Don Jonas of Care Ring explains how his nonprofit agency cultivates these strategic alliances.

July 10, 2018 | Jay E. Kennedy