Stories of Giving
Category: Women
Georgia Jacquez Lewis: “Blazing a trail for Hispanics, women” (From Philanthropy Journal)
CHARLOTTE. -- A little over a year ago, Georgia Jacquez Lewis wrote a check to become the first woman to donate to Hermanas Latina, a giving circle that aims to smooth the path to college for Latino youth in North Carolina. ...Read More
Kathryn LaMattina: “Cary girl uses art to help local families in need” (From WRAL.com)
Kathryn LaMattina is a little girl with a big message this season. The 7-year-old Cary girl is using her love of art to help The Carying Place, an organization that helps Wake County families get adequate housing. ...Read More
Cheryl Keller: She gives her time, talent to help others build treasure
How one post-retirement woman helped hundreds of Goodwill employees get closer to financial stability. ...Read More
Alisa Debnam: Why “wrist-deep in rice and gravy” equals a giving heart
Did you know that the word philanthropist, broken down, literally means "love of humankind?" Here's one North Carolina giver who takes this definition to heart, from helping lead a local women's giving group to cooking for a summer kids' camp. ...Read More
Denise Tawwab: “Raleigh woman arms girls with tech skills” (from The Philanthropy Journal)
Raised in rural eastern North Carolina by her grandmother, Denise Tawwab knows first-hand the challenges and roadblocks that young girls face. ...Read More
Alpha Pi Omega Sorority
In the mid 1990's when Shannon Brayboy was Sophomore at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, there we times when she felt as if she could not relate to other students attending the University. Brayboy, a Lumbee Indian from Robeson County, North Carolina, was now living two hours away home. ...Read More
Isabella Hardison: “First-grader gives back with unique necklaces” (The Fayetteville Observer)
First-grader Isabella Hardison started with simple ingredients: Uncooked pasta, food coloring and lengths of string and yarn. Simple as the pieces may be, Isabella's homemade noodle necklaces have struck a chord with everyone who has heard her story. ...Read More
Elise Redmond: “Lawyer promotes cookies for a cause” (Philanthropy Journal)
On this final day of Women's History Month, we invite you to join us in "Writing Women Back Into History," as we celebrate the MANY contributions of time, talent and treasure made by women in our state. ...Read More
Marcia Espínola: Women’s History Month Spotlight: The Advocate
March is National Women's History Month! This year's theme is "Writing Women Back Into History," and throughout the month, we'll be publishing a series of stories and interviews that highlight women givers from different North Carolina communities. We invite you to join us in "writing women back into history," as we celebrate the MANY contributions of time, talent and treasure made by women in our state. ...Read More
Giving Circles: An African-American giving circle spreads the wealth
"One passion unites them: the idea of being change agents by pooling their money, and working together to make a difference...the ability to impact a community where the need is great." We recently ran across this video that takes a look at an African American women's giving circle. Check it out! ...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.
