Healthy Places NC Archives - Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust

Raising Community Voices Around the Opioid Settlement

At the Trust, our commitment to investing statewide in the power of local leadership focused on improving health long term is stronger than ever, particularly in these times. It is our goal for impacted communities to play a primary role in leading strategies to prevent, address, and treat opioid and substance misuse. Systems and institutions must be held accountable and listen to and learn from residents as we work toward better health outcomes for all.

Published on January 17, 2025January 17, 2025

Helping NC Communities After Hurricane Helene

At the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust, our hearts are with Western NC residents and Southeastern communities as they deal with the devastating effects of Hurricane Helene.

Published on September 30, 2024November 12, 2024

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.

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Published on September 12, 2024

RACHEX 2 Receives Grant from the Trust

Kidz Dreamz Klub is pleased to announce receiving a $330,000.00 grant for RACHEX 2.0, a project aimed at facilitating greater community engagements for local and statewide efforts to increase resources and access to early childhood education.

Published on August 5, 2024August 5, 2024

Investing Locally to Amplify Power of Rural NC Communities

Investing locally in resources like transportation and safe housing is crucial for health, yet over one in five rural residents struggles with these needs. In West Marion, North Carolina, gaps in transportation, food distribution and health care were prevalent.

Published on July 31, 2024July 31, 2024

New Playground Excites South Lumberton Community

Children cheered with excitement as they played on the newly built play space near Lumberton Junior High School which was the result of community collaboration and a shared vision for accessible play areas.

Published on July 9, 2024

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.

Published on May 17, 2024July 25, 2024

Report Finds Long-term Investment in Rural Areas Improves Resources

A new report reveals that investing in rural areas can improve essential resources for the people living there. Despite a significant rural population of 46 million in the United States, these regions receive only a minimal amount of grant funding.

Published on April 30, 2024July 25, 2024