Stories of Giving

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

Young Women Givers of North Carolina

All throughout North Carolina, women are celebrating the powerful community impact they can have via the collective giving of giving circles and women's funds. Through our partnership with Creative Philanthropy, we've had the pleasure of working with many of these wonderful groups of women. Here's a snapshot of what two of them have been up to... ...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.

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