Habitat for Humanity Breaks Ground on 75-Unit Townhome Neighborhood in Hillsborough Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 19, 2025 | Development, Housing, Nonprofit Habitat for Humanity and local leaders gathered on June 12 to formally begin the work on Auman Village, a townhome community in Hillsborough. Read More
Hope Renovations CEO Talks Ways to ‘Fight’ After Federal Funding Deemed ‘Wasteful’ by Trump Administration Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 17, 2025 | National, Nonprofit Exactly 13 months ago, Hope Renovations hosted the U.S. Labor Secretary to tout work done with a federal grant. But now, that money is gone. Read More
Chapel Hill Apartment Complex Filing Complaint Against Duke Energy Posted by Michael Koh | Jun 13, 2025 | Housing, Nonprofit EMPOWERment is filing a complaint against Duke Energy, alleging it is refusing to provide service to the P.E.A.C.H. apartments. Read More
CORA Set To Take Over Siler City Food Pantry Despite Federal Funding Cuts Posted by Henry Taylor | Jun 4, 2025 | Nonprofit As Chatham County continues to grow, CORA is looking to increase its food services. But threats to federal funding may hinder those goals. Read More
New Statewide Transport Program Aims to Increase Shelter Dog Adoptions Across North Carolina Posted by Emma Cooke | Jun 3, 2025 | Nonprofit, State A new intrastate transport program is seeking to improve adoption rates for shelter dogs by moving them to areas with higher demand. Read More
United Church of Chapel Hill Dedicates $120,000 to Jackson Center, Part of Capital Campaign Posted by Emma Cooke | May 16, 2025 | Nonprofit United Church recently dedicated $120,000 to the Marian Cheek Jackson Center, to advance racial equity and community empowerment. Read More
Here Are Top Takeaways From The Chamber’s 2025 State of the Community Report Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 14, 2025 | Business, Local Government, Nonprofit The Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro held its 18th State of the Community presentation for local leaders on May 7 Read More
Chapel Hill-Carrboro’s Hope Renovations the Latest Local Nonprofit to Suffer Federal Funding Cuts Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 13, 2025 | National, Nonprofit The Hope Renovations CEO and founder vowed to “fight” against the termination of the nonprofit’s federal grant funding over its equity goals. Read More
PEACH Apartments, Debt-Free Housing for Low-Income Residents, Opens in Chapel Hill Posted by Ben Crosbie | Apr 30, 2025 | Housing, Nonprofit EMPOWERment Inc., which spearheaded the project, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to inaugurate the building in Pine Knolls. Read More
Kidzu Announces Name Change to North Carolina Children’s Museum Alongside New Locations, Expansion Efforts Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 17, 2025 | Business, Development, Instagram, Nonprofit Kidzu Children’s Museum is now the North Carolina Children’s Museum, as it embarks on a mission to reach children across the state. Read More