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Avenue Flats Breaks Ground, Advancing Workforce Housing Through Partnership
On Wednesday, February 25, 2026, leaders from across New Hanover County gathered to celebrate the …
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Placemaking for Generations to Come
The City of Wilmington, New Hanover County, and The Endowment are pleased to announce a …
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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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THE ENDOWMENT ANNOUNCES FIRST GRANT AWARDS OF 2026
Placemaking and Child Nutrition in New Hanover County In partnership with the City of Wilmington …
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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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Many Lives, One Grant: The Power of Community Working Together
Established in Wilmington in 1996, Canines for Service is a local nonprofit that transforms lives …
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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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Aretta Williams Earns Her Nursing Degree
Aretta Williams’ path to nursing was years in the making. After earning degrees in anthropology …
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THE FIRST ROUND OF THE ENDOWMENT’S 2026 COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM IS NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS!
The Spring Cycle of The Endowment’s 2026 Community Grants Program is now open for applications, …
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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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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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A Morning of Learning and Connection
On Wednesday, October 22, more than 100 nonprofit leaders from across New Hanover County came …
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Leadership in Action
Strong leadership begins with connection, with people coming together to share ideas, spark collaboration, and …
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THE ENDOWMENT SELECTS MOSAIC GROUP TO LEAD BEHAVIORAL HEALTH LANDSCAPE ANALYSIS
WILMINGTON, N.C. The Endowment is pleased to announce it has selected Mosaic Group to lead …
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From Farmers to Families: Wilmington Farmers Market’s Double Bucks Program
Social and health equity is one of The Endowment’s four guiding pillars, alongside education, community …
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Celebrating The Endowment’s 40 Under 40 Honorees
Celebrating Leadership, Service, and Community Impact The Endowment is thrilled to celebrate several members of …
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Meet Sophie Dagenais
Join us in welcoming Sophie Dagenais as our Interim President and CEO. In this role, …
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