Preserving the Creative Economy: Survey Examines the Impact of Arts Nonprofits on Communities Posted by Emma Cooke | Dec 9, 2024 | Arts, Local Government, Nonprofit A recent national survey examined the impact of arts nonprofit groups on local economies, but the local industry is still seeking support. Read More
‘The Universe Opened Up a Way’: CommunityWorx Set to Stay Open After Finding Buyer Posted by Aaron Keck | Dec 4, 2024 | Business, Nonprofit Carrboro’s CommunityWorx Thrift Shop recently announced they’ve found a buyer, which will enable the nonprofit to avoid foreclosure. Read More
Orange County Living Wage Set to Suspend Operations, Close Before 2025 Posted by Brighton McConnell | Dec 2, 2024 | Business, Nonprofit The local nonprofit Orange County Living Wage announced it is set to end its operations after nine years after funding sources dried up. Read More
Shared Visions Foundation Revealed as Prospective Buyer of CommunityWorx Property in Carrboro Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 22, 2024 | Business, Nonprofit As the CommunityWorx buildings at 117 and 125 W. Main Street continue the foreclosure process, the prospective buyer is now public. Read More
PORCH Officially Opens Community Hub in Carrboro as First Permanent Space for Patrons Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 14, 2024 | Business, Nonprofit PORCH opened its Community Hub at 202 South Greensboro Street in Carrboro on Wednesday morning, moving the nonprofit in a new direction. Read More
Orange County Veterans Memorial Holds Ceremony, Continues Construction – But Without Longtime Supporter Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 12, 2024 | Local Government, News Around Town, Nonprofit The Orange County Veterans Memorial’s leadership held its customary Veterans Day ceremony to honor the holiday and local veterans. Read More
Deal in Place to Sell CommunityWorx Building, Stave Off Foreclosure While Keeping Thrift Shop Open Posted by Brighton McConnell | Oct 21, 2024 | Business, Nonprofit After exploring options while undergoing foreclosure proceedings in court, CommunityWorx leadership says it has a deal to sell its buildings. Read More
Here Are Ways You Can Donate to Local Drives for Hurricane Helene Relief Posted by Staff | Oct 3, 2024 | Business, Environment, Nonprofit, Weather After Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina last week, numerous local organizations,... Read More
Carrboro Businesses Pledge Donation Days to Support The ArtsCenter for Its 50th Anniversary Posted by Brighton McConnell | Sep 26, 2024 | Arts, Business, Nonprofit The ArtsCenter announced a lineup of businesses participating in “Artstober” to help raise money for and spread awareness of its operations. Read More
Equality North Carolina Announces Carrboro’s Eliazar Posada as Executive Director Posted by Emma Cooke | Aug 24, 2024 | Nonprofit Equality North Carolina recently appointed Carrboro Town Council member Eliazar Posada as permanent Executive Director. Read More