Volunteer and Community Service Opportunities in the Triangle
Thinking of volunteering? See these places where Triangle families and teens can get involved year-round or seasonally.
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2016 Turkey Day Trots Offer Family Fun on Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving Day runs and walks invite families to get moving together in Raleigh, Durham, Cary and other Triangle towns.
New Coalition Tackles High-Risk Drinking in Chapel Hill
A new collaborative effort is confronting the problem of high-risk drinking among college and high school students in Chapel Hill and surrounding communities
Lenovo Employees Assemble Bicycles for Kids
Lenovo employees in Research Triangle Park volunteered to help build bicycles and tricycles for children of military families serving on bases and ships in North Carolina.
‘Food Lion Feeds’ Donates Meals, Launches Reusable Bag Campaign
Food Lion Feeds recently celebrated its anniversary by providing more than 1 million meals throughout its 10-state operating area.
Keller Williams Helps Create Learning Environments
Keller Williams Realty, in partnership with the N.C. State and Wake County Smart Start, deployed 80 volunteers to eight child care centers across the county as part of its RED Day of Service May 14.
Data Show Differences in Life Expectancy by N.C. County
The North Carolina county in which children are born may make a difference in how long they live and in the quality of their health, according to NC Child.
ATT Bridge Wins National Award
Durham's American Tobacco Trail Pedestrian Bridge recently won a National Recognition Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies.
Sara Caswell Performs With Kidznotes
World-renowned jazz violinist Sara Caswell performed at Kidznotes' fifth annual benefit April 17 at the Durham Convention Center.
Ronald McDonald Houses Host Gala, Expand Services
Ronald McDonald House of Chapel Hill's 3rd Annual Storybook Gala grossed more than $144,000 for expansion of facilities and services.
Local Girl Scouts Compete in Tournament
Gadget Girls, the all-girl robotics team of the Girl Scouts - North Carolina Coastal Pines, competed in the 6th Annual NC FIRST Robotics Regional Tournament March 19-21 in Raleigh.
GCF Donates School Supplies to Needy Students
Durham-based nonprofit Goodwill Community Foundation recently gave school supply kits to 420 students at Falkland Elementary School in Pitt County.
The Jandy Ammons Foundation Funds Grants
The Jandy Ammons Foundation, Inc., a local family foundation, is giving $234,720 this year to help 11 North Carolina-based nonprofits.
Burgers for Education
Raleigh's first Smashburger, located in the Shops at Falls Village, hosted a fundraiser in December for Communities in schools of Wake County.
Band Together and Kidznotes Partner
Triangle-based nonprofit Kidznotes has announced its selection as Band Together's 2016 nonprofit partner.
Brownie Troop Donates Food
Brownies from Girl Scout Troop 1152 donated more than 50 bags of food to The Salvation Army of Durham, Orange and Person Counties' pantry in November.
Carolina Meadows Fights Hunger in Chatham County Schools
Carolina Meadows, a continuing care retirement community in Chapel Hill, recently awarded grants to support weekend backpack food programs for kids
Enloe Charity Ball to Benefit Inter-Faith Food Shuttle
The Enloe High School Student Council will host its 10th annual charity ball Dec. 6, 7-11 p.m., at Marbles Kids Museum in Raleigh, will benefit Inter-Faith Food Shuttle.
Wake County SmartStart Receives Grant for Food Project
The John Rex Endowment recently awarded Wake County SmartStart more than $675,000 for a Farm to Child Care project.
Boys & Girls Clubs Dedicate Teen Center, Host Breakfast of Champions
Boys & Girls Clubs of Wake County dedicated their newest facility Oct. 23, which is named after its president and CEO of 42 years, Ralph Capps.
Lucy’s Book Club Receives Grant to Expand Services
Lucy Daniels Center's Lucy's Book Club program received a $24,000 grant in October from the Golden Corral Charitable Fund of Triangle Community Foundation.
Triangle Residents Volunteer, Help Those in Need - Near and Far
But people who care are everywhere. Here are six stories of Triangle residents making life better for people — and animals — near and far.
Enter the Longleaf Film Festival
The North Carolina Museum of History in Raleigh is accepting entries for the inaugural Longleaf Film Festival taking place May 2, 2015,
Raleigh’s Holt Brothers Honored in Los Angeles
Former N.C. State University and National Football League players Torry and Terrence Holt were honored for their work on behalf of children affected by a parent's cancer.
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