As Western NC embarks on recovery, local leaders and families continue to work together and adapt in the short-term. Learn more about how McDowell County residents are supporting education for local students after the devastation of Hurricane Helene.

“Empathy is how we feel, advocacy is what we do about it,” she said. When those two things come together, “magic happens.” . -Stacey Abrams .

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Hear from Trust Communications Director Nora Ferrell in her interview with WFDD radio camp reporter Anna Wang as she discusses how the Trust is working to support improved health and quality of life in North Carolina.

For nonprofits, email is a proven method of direct outreach and engagement with broader audiences. Attend this free training to learn more about what can make your newsletter outreach most effective.

Tailoring organizational outreach to the needs and experiences of younger people who share mission-aligned values and passions can broaden a nonprofit's support base. Find out ways you can invite and mobilize younger audiences to support your cause.

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Centering the dignity of marginalized communities when discussing disparities can help cultivate narratives that contextualize the systemic challenges these groups face. Learn how this tactical framing can garner support for underrepresented groups.

Building a culture of health awareness locally requires deep community outreach and working in partnership with trusted messengers. Learn how an organization in Eastern, NC is creatively increasing dialogue around health issues with residents.

Last week, Press Forward convened funders from around the country to discuss how communities can get accurate news about issues impacting their lives. The Trust is proud to co-chair Press Forward NC with ZSR and the NC Local News Lab Fund. Learn more:

Disinvestment in rural communities often manifests in ways that seem isolated. The reality is that these touch points, like the loss of public pools, are among many health indicators with deep ties to longstanding health disparities and outcomes.

Traditional evaluation approaches don't always capture the true impact of an organization's work. Learn how newer evaluation approaches are informing strategic efforts for social change.

Creating circles for learning among groups we support is part of how we work to amplify the power and voice of grantees we work alongside. Last week, we convened Local Impact grantees to discuss resources around communicating their impact on communities they serve.

For organizations doing deep community, driven work, building communications and advocacy skills can help advance the work on the ground and influence policies that impact the community. Learn how to address complex or contentious public policy issues.

Register for this webinar, and hear from leaders in advocacy and healthcare as they discuss the power of utilizing data to achieve health equity.

Advancing policies that support health and opportunity for communities of color is central to building a society where everyone can thrive. Learn more about why we and leading funders are centering racial equity in the work to improve health outcomes.

Since 1947, the Trust has worked to improve health and quality of life for North Carolinians with low incomes. Learn more about our history, our mission, and why we're focused on changing systems to help communities thrive by visiting our website.

Join Smart Start of Forsyth County for a community conversation focused on child safety. This training will cover an array of topics important to children’s health such as basic first aid and online safety. Register via the link below.

As Black Philanthropy Month wraps up, learn more about the year-round work happening to support local, black-led organizations under the Black Philanthropy Initiative (BPI).

Senior Program Officer of Local Impact Shenell Thompson joins @PS1NC to talk about how @PreKPriority is mobilizing support to increase investment and improve access to quality Pre-K in Forsyth County.

Medical debt presents a major burden that hinders economic growth for residents and families in North Carolina. Learn how this debt-reduction effort supports those with middle and low incomes in our state. NC hospitals join debt-reduction effort | WUNC