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Beyond the call of duty: Answering the call for care in rural communities
If you live in rural North Carolina, you might know the names of almost everyone in your town—maybe the names…
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Growing health for North Carolina’s migrant farmworkers
Debora Alvarado When you hear the word “Christmas,” certain images may spring to mind: houses framed in twinkling lights, gingerbread…
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Life after lockdown: How formerly incarcerated people are helping each other heal
L to R: Dorel Clayton, Mentor & Board Member; Nichole Shackelford, Program Director; Tommy Green, Mentor & Board Member; Terence…
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Here’s why we’re helping children and youth get their kicks in the grass
As we near the end of National Hispanic Heritage Month, I have my mind on fútbol (or, “soccer” in American…
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An unlikely prescription for good health: Read to your kids every day.
Ten million children currently experiencing poverty in the United States don’t have easy access to books. Most children, from all…
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Rural communities face higher rates of childhood trauma. One woman is using Stanford methodology to help them heal.
One autumn day in November of 1962, a preacher stood inside a high school gymnasium in Rocky Mount, North Carolina,…
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Raleigh non-profit turns houses into homes
In Wake County, North Carolina, more than 6,000 children lack a bed of their own. That translates to nearly one…
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Preserving the Health of the Tribe
Legend has it that thousands of years ago, a shooting star hit the earth in southeastern North Carolina, furiously shifting…
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Full Circle Moments: How this Western NC Community is Addressing Food Insecurity at the Root
If you find yourself in Boone, NC, locals may recommend you stop by F.A.R.M. Café. Known for its fresh menu,…
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Supporting students’ mental health with more awareness and fewer phones
We can all agree – it’s been a rough few years. A global pandemic is only the beginning of what…