The Duke Endowment supports United Methodist churches in rural communities, empowering congregations to make lasting impacts. James B. Duke's vision of doing 'big things for God and humanity' inspires our work today. Learn more at bit.ly/3xTbIGo. #DukeEndowment100

It’s Foster Care Awareness Month: this year’s national theme is “Engaging youth. Building Supports. Strengthening opportunities.” Here at SC Social Services we have 3,413 children/youth in care today. We need more amazing foster parents and kin for our teens to provide the needed support.

The vision of the NCIOM Oral Health Transformation Task Force aims to change oral health by placing patients at the center and emphasizing accessibility, equity, and integration. buff.ly/4dgj1Z1 NCOHC | North Carolina Oral Health Collaborative @dukeendowment

We are putting the spotlight on our grantee HealthNet Albemarle! Based in Elizabeth City, N.C., they're improving health care access and community well-being in northeastern North Carolina. bit.ly/3U52oYI

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Top story: The Duke Endowment made a $60 million commitment, the largest gift in the Davidson College history, and Bob Abernethy, son of the founder of the college’s philosophy department, made a $25 million commitment. bit.ly/4d5InbH

We're proud to support our friends at Davidson College as they embark on a transformational project to create The George Lawrence Abernethy Library. Congratulations! #Committed2Carolinas #DukeEndowment100

The The Duke Endowment has been a longstanding partner, and today, Charlie Lucas, chair of The Duke Endowment Board of Trustees, announced the largest commitment ever received in Davidson’s history: $60 million in support of our library transformation. davidson.edu/news/2024/04/1…

We're delighted to join our friends at Davidson College today for a Centennial Celebration honoring our 100 years of partnership! Learn more about it here: bit.ly/3JJbYdT

Here's a well-earned shout out to grantees Children's Home Soc. and Lydia’s Place. Learn more about these organizations at chsnc.org and lydiasplacenc.org. #DukeEndowment #DukeEndowment 100 #Committed2Carolinas

Check out the outstanding work from our friends at the N.C. Office of Strategic Partnerships and Partners In Ministry- National Mission Institution at bit.ly/3PR9e1j and bit.ly/3PR9dKN. #DukeEndowment #DukeEndowment 100 #Committed2Carolinas

🚨 Breaking the Cycle of Trauma

Research shows children who experience Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), like abuse or neglect, are at a higher risk for health problems as adults. This #CAPMonth , let's build the protective factors that help buffer against ACEs.

Join us in commemorating our centennial and the legacy of James B. Duke by visiting one of our exhibits. Explore online at exhibit.dukeendowment.org or visit the traveling exhibit in person at the Davidson College Library through April 30. #DukeEndowment #DukeEndowment 100

The economic impact of child maltreatment in the U.S. soared over $592 billion in 2018. That’s nearly $19,000 spent on the downstream consequences of child abuse and neglect PER SECOND. Learn how you can help fight it in N.C. bit.ly/43TA9PS #CAPMonth

Celebrate #WeekOfTheYoungChild by learning about our grantee Ready for School, Ready for Life in Guilford County, N.C. This video shows their dedication to giving every child a strong start in life. Watch here: bit.ly/3U5NH7P #WOYC24 #DukeEndowment #Committed2Carolinas

During Child Abuse Prevention Month, let's shine a light on Prevent Child Abuse America and its work protecting children.

🎥 Watch this story youtu.be/e7uUuN0oWJk to see how dedicated child advocates are making a difference. #BuildingHopefulFutures #PreventionIsPossible

Learn more about these organizations – FirstHealth of the Carolinas and Hope Restorations – who presented recently at one of our centennial celebrations: firsthealth.org and hoperestorationsnc.org. #DukeEndowment #DukeEndowment 100 #Committed2Carolinas

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. 💙 Check out some of the resources in our state to assist & strengthen families:

scparents.org
Children’s Trust of South Carolina

first5sc.org
South Carolina First Steps

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An AER finds: efforts of The Duke Endowment to modernize hospitals ☝️ the size and quality of the medical sector,☝️ hospitals & high-quality physicians. It led to 👇 infant mortality—with larger effects for Black infants than White infants—and mortality. aeaweb.org/articles?id=10…

Americans don’t understand philanthropy. The sector’s own messaging is a big part of the problem. Our new report with UF Center for Public Interest Communications, the largest study ever on philanthropy's narratives, shares science-backed strategies that build understanding and trust. bit.ly/43N9T9Q