The New Hanover Community Endowment Invests More Than $6.5 Million to Build a Northside Grocery Store
Wilmington, N.C., February 21, 2024 – The New Hanover Community Endowment (NHCE) announced today it …
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New Hanover Community Endowment Announces Recipients of First Strategic Grants Totaling More Than $53 Million Over Three Years
Wilmington, N.C., December 18, 2023 — The New Hanover Community Endowment will deploy more than $53 million …
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New Hanover Community Endowment Announces Upcoming Public Meeting & 2023 Grant Cycle
Wilmington, N.C., July 31, 2023 — The New Hanover Community Endowment (NHCE) will hold a …
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New Hanover Community Endowment Secures Additional Funding from Hospital Sale
Funding will support future investment opportunities in New Hanover County WILMINGTON, N.C., May 25, 2023 …
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New Hanover Community Endowment Unveils Three-Year Strategic Plan
Strategic Plan Outlines Goals and Objectives for NHCE’s Areas of Focus WILMINGTON, N.C., Mar. 15, …
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New Hanover Community Endowment Funds Partnership to Provide Furniture for Previously Displaced Families
Partnership between two local organizations aims to aid the rehoming of more than 90 families …
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New Hanover Community Endowment to Announce Recipients of Grants Totaling More than $9 Million
Newly Formed Endowment to Announce First Round of Grant Recipients at Upcoming Public Meeting WILMINGTON, …
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Public Meeting to Occur December 9 at 4:30pm
The New Hanover Community Endowment will be hosting a public meeting on Friday December 9th …
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New Hanover Community Endowment Selects BlackRock as Investment Advisor and Manager
NEW YORK, NY – NEW HANOVER, NC – October 26, 2022 – New Hanover Community …
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IMPORTANT: August 24 Information Session POSTPONED
UPDATE: The public information session has been rescheduled for August 30 at the Harrelson Center’s …
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William Buster Reflection Piece: My First 150 Days as the CEO of New Hanover Community Endowment (NHCE)
It has been more than one hundred days since stepping into the position of president …
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New Hanover Community Endowment Begins Community Advisory Council Application Process
The New Hanover Community Endowment (NHCE) is now accepting applications from residents who wish …
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THE ENDOWMENT BOARD NAMES SOPHIE DAGENAIS PRESIDENT AND CEO
Guiding The Endowment with stability, continuity, and long-term vision. WILMINGTON, N.C. The Endowment’s Board of …
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Building Leaders Through Adventure: The Britt Foundation and the Power of Community Grants
The Britt Foundation develops leaders through adventure—one challenge, one connection, and one life-changing experience at …
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Together We Can Do So Much
“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” These words …
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Creating Spaces for Connection: Autism Society of North Carolina, Inc.
In June 2025, The Endowment awarded a $5,000 Community Grant to the Autism Society of …
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THE ENDOWMENT ANNOUNCES 2026 BOARD LEADERSHIP
Shannon Winslow and Bill Blair to Lead The Endowment Board in 2026 Wilmington, N.C. The …
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Partnering for Housing 2024 Grants
This report highlights the need for affordable and stable housing, with thousands of households facing …
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Early Insights
2022-2023 Grants Analysis This Report Summarizes activities and outcomes for grants awarded in 2022 and …
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Working Together for Food Access
This report provides an overview of The Endowment’s grants from 2022-2024 to help reduce food …
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THE ENDOWMENT AWARDS $500,000 TO UNCW’S CENTER FOR MARINE SCIENCE
WILMINGTON, N.C. The Endowment has awarded a $500,000 grant to the University of North Carolina …
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You are Invited! Semiannual Public Meeting and Board Listening Session
The Endowment’s Board of Directors invites you to our semiannual public meeting and listening session. …
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THE ENDOWMENT AWARDS $17M IN GRANTS, PUSHING 2025 GRANT AWARDS PAST $58M
Investing in Health, Housing, and Community Resources Wilmington, N.C. The Endowment is awarding eight new …
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Funders Convening: The Power of Collaboration
On October 21, 2025, The Endowment, in partnership with the North Carolina Network of Grantmakers, …
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