How to Prepare Your Family for Hurricane Dorian
Safety tips, emergency kits and how to talk to your kids
Giving Back
Raleigh Mom Pushes 'Sam's Law' to Make Seizure Education Mandatory in NC Schools
A mom is fighting for parents' rights to have "seizure plans" in North Carolina schools.
Help Local Children Battling Cancer with a Kidz in Lids School Fundraiser
In honor of September’s Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, help children with cancer in the Carolinas by participating in this uncomplicated and fun fundraiser.
Winterpast Farm Petting Zoo in Wake Forest in Danger of Closing
Popular petting zoo in Wake Forest is losing a major investor.
Floraffiti Public Art Installation Returns to Raleigh
Inspirational words are sprouting across downtown Raleigh as part of Floraffiti, a public art and beautification project.
Planet Fitness Challenge Lets Teens Work Out for Free All Summer
Here's how to get a free Planet Fitness gym membership for your teens this summer
Farmers Markets Grow in the Triangle
The Triangle offers a large selection of locally grown fresh foods in its farmers markets. Find the closest one to your home.
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.
13 Fun Things to Do in Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill Over Winter Break
Make the most of the winter break. Head out to these special events, shows and places with your family.
Recycle Your Christmas Tree After the Holidays
Through the Happy Trails Christmas Tree Recycling Program, Wake County residents can have their Christmas trees recycled into mulch.
1,300 Snowflakes Cover Glenwood Avenue This December
A collaborative neighborhood public art project displays crocheted snowflakes on Glenwood South trees for the month of December.
Holiday Charitable Drives In and Around the Triangle
Start a tradition that gives back to others.
State Capitol Hosts Toy Drive for Hurricane-Affected Families
First Lady Kristin Cooper and the North Carolina State Capitol have teamed up with Toys for Tots to collect toys for children in eastern North Carolina affected by Hurricane Florence.
LEGO Invites Kids to Turn Creativity Into Gifts of Goodwill
LEGO is helping to make the holidays brighter for 500,000 children around the world with the #BuildToGive campaign.
Headbands of Hope Hosts 'The Worst Fundraiser Ever'
Mission-driven brand announces its third annual ‘no money’ charity event to benefit critically-ill children and their families through acts of kindness.
Hurricane Florence Aid for North Carolina Students and Teachers
North Carolinians are being challenged to help the students and educators whose lives have been devastated by Hurricane Florence.
Acton Family Gifts Family Sleep Room at Duke University Hospital
Acton’s son, Jack, was diagnosed at birth in 2010 with heterotaxy syndrome.
John Wall Family Foundation Donates Backpacks to Raleigh Children
Wall, a Raleigh native and five-time NBA All-Star with the Washington Wizards, was on hand to give backpacks to 1,000 children.
FEMA to Public: Please Do Not Donate Unsolicited Goods
The most effective way to support hurricane survivors’ recovery is to make tax-deductible financial donations to trusted charitable organization.
How to Support Hurricane Florence Relief Efforts
Wake County is not accepting donations from the public at this time, but there are plenty of other ways to help.
How to Prepare Your Family for Hurricane Florence
Safety tips, emergency kits and how to talk to your kids.
The Search is On for North Carolina's Top Youth Volunteers of 2019
The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards will grant two North Carolina honorees $1,000, a medallion and an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C.
Local Teens Raise Money to Help Kenyan Dancers
Dancers from Graceful Expressions Dance Education send executive director and resident choreographer to the Kibera area of Nairobi, Kenya.
Durham Bulls Ballpark Project Awards $40,000 to Local Organizations
Four local baseball and softball organizations receive $10,000 each for facility renovations.
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