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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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An Evolving Approach to Improving Child & Family Well-Being

Investing in Statewide Organizations to Support Agencies Providing Services to Children and Families.

October 30, 2024

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A Social Worker’s Journey

Tamika Williams, a child welfare grantmaker at the Endowment and former social worker, shares what she's learned about how systems can better support kids and families.

July 18, 2024 | Tamika D. Williams

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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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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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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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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

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Program Gives Foster Parents Tools for Long-term Success

An evidence-based program is helping foster parents navigate the challenges of child-rearing and the child welfare system.

May 11, 2023

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When It Comes to Child Welfare Programs, Let's Use What Works

We wanted to know if the child welfare programs we've supported work for racial minorities as well as whites. A study gave us the answer.

May 4, 2023 | Phillip H. Redmond Jr.