N.C.’s Border Belt Independent Provides a New Approach to Rural Journalism
Some news stories only become headlines after being overlooked initially. This can happen when news outlets consciously avoid covering them…
Category: Healthy Places NC
Here are Several Grantmakers Backing Rural Communities in the South
The American South faces a number of pressing issues, including struggling local economies, lack of access to affordable healthcare and other resources, underfunded schools, and more. And while some funders have stepped up to provide funding, the South remains underfunded relative to other regions.
$330,000 Grant to Help Address Adverse Childhood Experiences in Robeson County
Communities In Schools of Robeson County has secured a $330,000 grant that will address Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) or traumas and disparities associated with violence, COVID-19 and other natural disasters.
John 3:16 Center Awarded Grant for Afterschool Collaborative
The John 316 Center announced it has received a $200,000 grant to establish the Roanoke Valley Afterschool Collaborative over the next two years from the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust in Winston-Salem.
N.C. Healthy & Resilient Communities Initiative Launches Resilient North Carolina Website
Resilient North Carolina, a website created by the NC Healthy & Resilient Communities Initiative, has launched. Resilient North Carolina is intended for all North Carolinians, with the goal of sharing best practices and connecting individuals and organizations building resilience and reducing trauma statewide.
Riverfront Talks: Substance Matters
The Beaufort County Behavioral Health Task force has launched Riverfront Talks: Substance Matters, a podcast series created to engage community members in conversations about substance use disorder and co-occuring disorders.
Lumber River United Way Launches Free Income Tax Assistance Program
The 2023 tax season officially began on Monday, January 23 and Lumber River United Way will again host the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance — VITA — program.
Video: 10 Years of Healthy Places NC
When we launched our special initiative Healthy Places NC 10 years ago, it was more than a $100 million project to improve health in 10 rural counties. Healthy Places has helped shape the future of the Trust’s grantmaking and these communities will be crucial partners as we continue our work to improve health, promote equitable outcomes, and help residents thrive.