Stories of Giving

Category: Women

NC Women Philanthropists Meeting

The North Carolina Network of Women Givers held their first conference at the Homewood Conference Center, providing women an opportunity to celebrate and learn from the successes of other women across the state. The NC Network of Women Givers provides proof of the power of women when challenged to effect change. ...Read More

Natasha Gore: Fulfillment Over Fondue: the Triad Young Women’s Fund

Natasha Gore is not a wealthy young woman. Although she has a Master's degree in public administration, she reports, "I love my work; I don't do it for the money and therefore I don't have a lot of money to give in traditional ways." ...Read More

The Women’s Fund of Winston-Salem

With a long track record as a dedicated member of the Winston-Salem area philanthropic community, Janie Butler Wilson began to access initiatives with which she'd been involved. "I realized that we'd provided funding for many worthy causes but nothing specifically for women. When I heard through the grapevine about what some women in Charlotte were doing, I started becoming interested in women's funding." ...Read More

Cynthia Brickey: Playwrights and Green Bean Casseroles

Cynthia Brickey has a way of getting involved even when it's not her intention. ...Read More

Arlene Ugbaja: Generational Philanthropy

Once Arlene Ugbaja actually said the words out loud, she was destined to begin another aspect of her legacy as a philanthropist. "I mused, 'I think I could start a giving circle,' and that was the catalyst for the creation of Raleigh's 'Having Our Say' women's giving circle," recalls Ugbaja. "After that statement was out there in the universe, it was bound to happen." ...Read More

Cindy Littrell: A Currency That’s More Than Money

Feeling alone? Not doing much? Want a change? You need to talk to Cindy Littrell. ...Read More

Andrea Arias: She Helps Local ‘Experts’ Help Themselves

Andrea Arias has been a busy woman since arriving in the mountains of North Carolina. ...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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