NCDHHS Announces NCRHTP Advisory Committee Membership
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced the formation of the NC Rural Health Transformation Program’s…
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Whose Money Are Foundations Sitting On – And Why It Matters?
Released in May by the Center for Effective Philanthropy, the State of Nonprofits 2026 report – the fourth annual survey of its kind highlighted the impact of this moment and quantified what many in the sector have already been feeling in their bodies.
Making Media Democratic | Scene on Radio: The News | Episode 8
When local journalism is trusted, communities are empowered. Through our support of the Border Belt Independent, the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust is helping to rebuild a news ecosystem that informs, connects, and strengthens residents across southeastern North Carolina—because reliable information is essential to public health, economic opportunity, and civic life.
What Parents Need to Know About Kindergarten Readiness
Kindergarten readiness is when a child begins school prepared and ready to learn. It involves much more than knowing letters or numbers. Kindergarten readiness includes basic social skills, like taking turns and sitting still to hear a story. It also includes a child’s ability to manage their emotions and understand early learning concepts like letters, numbers, and shapes.
Marguerite Casey Foundation plans to give at least $50M annually, a rare increase at a time of need
The Marguerite Casey Foundation plans to donate at least $500 million over the next decade, increasing its annual payout as leaders try to spur more urgent grantmaking throughout philanthropy — especially given what it calls the sector’s “suffering” under President Donald Trump’s policies.
Meet the 2026 Health Journalism Fellows
AHCJ is excited to announce the 2026 Health Journalism fellows. This group is a dynamic and diverse mix of passionate and dedicated journalists committed to illuminating the complexities of health care in today’s world.
Alerta de información sobre recortes del presupuesto federal
El proyecto de ley del presupuesto federal que fue aprobado en julio de 2025 es perjudicial para Carolina del Norte,…
Federal Budget Cuts Information Alert
The federal budget bill, passed in July 2025, is bad for North Carolina. It disrupts and limits access to health care, cuts spending for food assistance, and harms the health of immigrant families.