Stories of Giving
Marny Penix: Fayetteville woman gives to help kids
When Marny Penix was 11 or 12 years old, her mother asked her and her brother if they would like to give some of their belongings to children less fortunate than they were. ...Read More
Kexin Yin: North Carolina Youth Know How to Give
Kexin Yin, a student from Winston-Salem, NC, is a member of Youth Grantmakers in Action (one of the 17 local youth giving programs launched by NCGives through our partner, Leading to Change). ...Read More
Louisa Warren: From the Stage to the Circle, Giving Thrives in this Hive
If you happened to walk into Raleigh's Helios Coffee on a Wednesday evening several years ago, you might have come across a group of young working women, enjoying each other's company and showing off their knitting skills. Come holiday season, you may have seen their wares displayed around the coffee shop for a holiday auction, raising money for various community initiatives. ...Read More
Francisco Rodriguez: “Two Hands” Plus Many Hearts Equals A New Home
Dios me dio dos manos—una para mí, y la otra para los demás. (“God gave me two hands—one for myself, and the other for everybody else.”) ...Read More
Adriana Horton: Adriana Horton’s Unique Volunteer Opportunity
by Adriana Horton, Web Communication Intern One of the most unique volunteer opportunities I have been involved with was to help build a cultural bridge to overcome the language barrier between English and Spanish in my local community. I was inspired to enhance my personal growth, by using my knowledge and ability of understanding and speaking both the English and Spanish languages, to assist others as they communicate. ...Read More
American Indian Heritage Month
November is American Indian Heritage Month! Ivey, a young native woman from Hoke County, NC, shares with us her journey to discover her heritage, and the inspiration she received to make a difference in her community. ...Read More
Bennie Glenn: A Holly Springs Hero
Bennie Glenn, 60, isn't one for sitting still. Farming since age 4, he now owns about 41 acres of farmland where he grows produce, much of which is organic. He also runs a stable. ...Read More
They Want to Help You Help Others
Have you ever wanted to volunteer, to help out some way in your community, but didn't know where to start? In Wake County, North Carolina, an organization called ME³ is working to solve that very problem. ...Read More
Lillie Sanders: Magnolia’s Loving Lillie
As a young child, all Lillie Sanders had to ward off winter chills on the way to school was her grandmother's old housecoat. ...Read More
What Are These Stories?
From barbershops to quilts to fondue, North Carolina is overflowing with inspiring stories of giving — stories of people who are truly making a difference in their communities.
What's your story? We'd love to hear from you.
