NC Community Takes Collaborative Approach to Opioid Crisis
A community-based approach to substance misuse in North Carolina is providing a model for responding to the opioid crisis.
Category: Robeson-Bladen-Columbus Counties
NC Unified Support Network Tackles Opioid Crisis
In Robeson County, the opioid crisis is exposing the need for increased addiction support. The Southeastern Prevention and Addiction Recovery Resource Center is tackling the issue by bringing together more than 70 organizations into a unified recovery network.
Q&A with Stacie Kinlaw: ‘ROARing’ for years to come in Robeson County
Stacie Kinlaw of Bladen County has worked for various nonprofits in southeastern North Carolina. She is currently the community engagement assistant director for the Robeson County Partnership for Children.
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…
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.
NC’s Border Belt counties will get millions from opioid fund. How should they spend it?
The money will come from a $26 billion settlement finalized in February that puts an end to several lawsuits that…
Equity, Inclusion and Hope in Southeastern NC: Kewanda Merritt
Tell us a little bit about yourself and your work. I was born and raised in Lumberton, North Carolina. I…
Equity, Inclusion and Hope in Southeastern NC: Jessica Lowery Clark
Tell us a little bit about yourself and your work. I have 21 years of nonprofit experience. I have been…