NC: Community Issues and Volunteering
Former church buildings find new purpose in NC communities
In North Carolina, congregations are banding together to repurpose empty churches as community pillars to address issues like housing. According to …
Groups work to empower families with financial knowledge for navigating cancer
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month when people unite in support of those impacted by this prevalent disease. However, the financial burden that …
NC Nonprofit Receives Grant to Fight Homelessness
In North Carolina, five nonprofit groups are receiving a much-needed financial boost to help them with projects aimed at enhancing people's financial …
NC Mayor Addresses City Issues at National Conference
To fight such pressing issues as housing shortages and increasing crime rates in cities across the country, many of the nation's mayors are taking …
NC Business Owners Recognized for Their Social Impact
An increasing number of North Carolina businesses are shifting toward social impact and sustainable business practices. James Montague, president …
NC Community Center Educates Faith Leaders on Mental Health
A community program in Charlotte offers mental-health training to Spanish-speaking faith leaders. The goal is to reach Latino families in the region …
Push to Reform Food Sector Through BIPOC, Immigrant-Owned Cooperatives
As more farm and food cooperatives pop up across North Carolina, advocates say they are creating a new model for food distribution and landownership …
Grassroots Group Offers Rural NC Kids Access to Summer Activities, Meals
Many rural North Carolina kids lack access to summer camps and consistent meals when school is out, but an organization in Benson is working to …
NC Farmers’ Markets Double Buying Power for Food-Insecure Households
People in North Carolina who need to stretch every dollar spent on food can get double the value of fresh produce and other goods through government a…
Faith Groups Work to Reduce Stigma Around HIV Testing
Today is National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, and one in nine women with HIV are unaware they have it. Faith leaders in North Carolina …
Program Aims to Infuse Trauma-Informed Practices in Rural NC
Beginning this month, a leadership program in Rural North Carolina is helping local organizations implement trauma-informed practices. Organizers of …
Programa introduce prácticas informadas sobre trauma en zonas rurales de NC
A partir de este mes, un programa de liderazgo en la zona rural de Carolina del Norte está ayudando a las organizaciones locales a implementar …