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Accessible Health Care in Rural Community Hospitals
The Duke Endowment has a long and successful history of supporting hospitals throughout the Carolinas, particularly those in rural communities. Through this work, the Endowment has ensured that those in underserved communities have access to high quality health care close to home.
The Thriving Rural Communities Initiative
An effort between The Duke Endowment, Duke Divinity School and North Carolina's two United Methodist conferences is supporting churches in rural communities.
Supporting Access During Critical Times
With the pandemic forcing millions of Americans out of work and off employer-provided insurance plans, philanthropic support for health care access may be more important than ever.
One Rural Hospital’s Fight Against COVID-19
Hospitals across the Carolinas have been challenged as never before. The COVID-19 pandemic has strained their resources, upended their budgets and stressed out their doctors, nurses and support staff.
Coaching Young Students in Reading
When schools closed this spring because of COVID-19, Read Charlotte pivoted quickly to help parents strengthen their children’s literacy skills from home. The Reading Checkup, a website designed for families with rising K-4 students, debuted in June.
Helping Churches Provide COVID Relief
Many churches want to make a difference in their communities – but despite good intentions, they sometimes lack the tools or know-how to run effective programs.
Protecting Children, Serving Families
Among the many troubling questions raised by the coronavirus pandemic has been the impact of school closures and stay-at-home orders on vulnerable children and families.
Embracing the ‘New Normal’ in Higher Ed
When James B. Duke wrote the Indenture of Trust that established The Duke Endowment, he included four institutions of higher education among his beneficiaries. Davidson College, Duke University, Furman University and Johnson C. Smith University have each received funding from the Endowment since 1924.
Dennis M. Campbell
Dennis Campbell, Vice Chair, The Duke Endowment
Jean G. Spaulding
Jean G. Spaulding, Vice Chair, The Duke Endowment
William Barnet III
William Barnet III, Trustee, The Duke Endowment
John F.A.V. Cecil
John F.A.V. Cecil, Trustee, The Duke Endowment
