Haiti calls for aid; North Carolina responds

By Melinda Pearce

January 15, 2010

The world is answering the cries for help in Haiti, and North Carolinians are no exception. In addition to North Carolina-based troops that are already arriving in the earthquake-devastated nation, many individuals and organizations are responding quickly with compassion and generosity. Here's an idea of what's going on around our state:

CHARLOTTE - Local service organization Kiwanis Uptown is hosting a fundraiser party tonight; proceeds will go to The Billy Graham World Emergency Fund. Learn More

RALEIGH -

• Several local musicians and restaurants have banded together to hold a fundraising event this Sunday (1/17) in downtown Raleigh; proceeds will go to the Raleigh-based Hope for Haiti Foundation. Learn More

Horizontal Giving/Philanthropy of Community gains attention in NC and beyond

By Melinda Pearce

January 12, 2010

NCGives partner Center for Participatory Change (of western NC) recently received national attention for their research study on “Horizontal Philanthropy,” which explores the giving that occurs between friends and family in North Carolina communities.

Young philanthropists webinar tomorrow

January 11, 2010

Eric Rowles of NCGives partner Leading To Change is conducting a webinar tomorrow (Tuesday) on how social media is changing the way that people, specifically teens, "give" philanthropically. Eric is taking a quick survey - how have you seen today's young people give either their time, talent or treasure through social media? Respond by Tuesday morning to info@leadingtochange.com. (And there's still time to register for the webinar!)

3T News Briefs: Babies, bicycles, bellies & more

December 09, 2009

Here's a taste of the giving going on around North Carolina, as reported in the news recently. You may even see a story from your neck of the woods!

2009 Charlotte-area Giving Guide

December 04, 2009

If you live in the Charlotte/Mecklenburg region and want to give back to your community this season, The Charlotte Observer has recently published their 2009 Giving Guide. The guide includes the needs of more than 200 organizations from 10 counties ~ everything from paper, canned goods and computers to cleaning supplies, clothing and volunteers.

Home is where the heart is

November 25, 2009

NCGives' executive director Donna Chavis penned the following article earlier this year, when the Philanthropy Journal launched the Giving and Community section of its website. On this eve of a holiday when we celebrate the blessings in our lives, we hope you will be inspired to celebrate the giving that makes these blessings reality - on Thanksgiving, and all year round.

Happy Thanksgiving from NCGives!

Free Thanksgiving dinner in Leland - volunteers needed

November 19, 2009

LELAND, NC - Manna Ministries is sponsoring a free Thanksgiving Dinner at the Leland Town Hall park shelter on Thanksgiving Day from 12pm to 2pm. Food is being provided and prepared by Faith Building Ministries of Ocean Isle Beach.

Reservations have been taken at Victory Church (9835 Wayne St, Leland) during Manna’s recent food distributions. There is one final opportunity to reserve a place on Saturday, November 21st from 9am to 11am.

Volunteers are needed between 11am and 3pm, to help set-up, serve, clear tables and tear down. For more information, contact Pastor Jay Merritt of Victory Church at (910) 371-6424, or see the web page at www.vfwbc.org.

“North Carolina Giving” premieres tonight! (UNC-TV)

By Melinda Pearce

November 09, 2009

Don't forget to tune into your local UNC-TV channel tonight at 10:00pm to watch North Carolina Giving: Philanthropy Across Cultures & Communities, a new documentary from NCGives.

 If you want to participate in the North Carolina Giving Contest, make sure that before the broadcast starts, you print or write down the quiz questions below.

7 chances in 7 days to catch NCGives on TV!

By Melinda Pearce

November 03, 2009

Over the next week, several stories from NCGives and our documentary project will be shown on UNC-TV, leading up to the documentary premiere next Monday at 10pm.

Here's a preview:

Tuesday, Nov. 3 (Today)
TV Show: North Carolina NOW (7:30pm, UNC-TV)
Focus: "North Carolina Giving: American Indians and Giving" (except from the documentary)

Beginning of a four-part NC NOW series that focuses on philanthropy in North Carolina. Haliwa Saponi students are building a greenhouse for traditional plants; Stephanie Richardson is a volunteer firefighter in Hollister.