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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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THE ENDOWMENT AWARDS $6 MILLION TO 8 NEW HANOVER COUNTY NONPROFITS
WILMINGTON, N.C. The Endowment announces eight new grants, investing more than $6 million in nonprofits …
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Boys & Girls Club Member Zaiden Williams Presents to New Hanover County Commissioners
Zaiden Williams, a member of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern North Carolina and …
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Youth Ambassadors from Young Scientist Academy Present to New Hanover County Commissioners
Youth Ambassadors highlight innovation and community impact through STEM The Young Scientist Academy provides hands-on …
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Presentation to the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners
Monday, August 18, The Endowment had the privilege of presenting to the New Hanover County …
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‘When one door closes, another opens:’ Former St. Mary health clinic is set to open its new location
‘When one door closes, another opens:’ Former St. Mary health clinic is set to open …
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Thank you for applying!
Thank you for your response to the Community Grants Program and Capacity Grant Program. The …
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The Arts Council of Wilmington Awards $172,000 in Grants from The Endowment to New Hanover County Arts Organizations
Wilmington, NC – March 12, 2025 – The Arts Council of Wilmington & NHC, in …
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$12.8 million transferred to New Hanover Community Endowment from hospital sale
https://www.wect.com/2025/02/26/128-million-transferred-new-hanover-community-endowment-hospital-sale/
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