Community partnerships & public service

Working alongside communities to address real-world needs, expand opportunity and create lasting social impact.

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230-Plus years of public service

All across campus, students, faculty and the programs they champion are working to serve the community, ensuring the work being done in Chapel Hill reaches all areas of the state, nation and globe. From medical practitioners working to fill healthcare gaps in rural areas to the Carolina Center for Public Service coordinating Hurricane Helene relief efforts, Carolina is committed to elevating the communities it serves.

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Serving communities across all 100 counties

Since its founding, Carolina has been committed to serving all North Carolinians. From expanding access to healthcare and education to sparking curiosity through science and research, UNC-Chapel Hill meets communities where they are and addresses real needs.

Your support in action

Person in military uniform kneels down in field to handle drone equipment.

Military grad student up for promotion

Through the Army’s Green to Gold program at Carolina, LeBon Hobayan can earn a graduate degree and become a commissioned officer.

RJ and Rameses point at the camera in a campus food pantry, with jars of peanut butter in the foreground.

When competition feeds a cause

Fifth annual UNC-NC State Pantry Bowl raises money to combat campus hunger.

Jason Mihalik, Denise Singleton and Shawn Kane pose at the inaugural Knott Family Bridging Ceremony. Denise is holding a THRIVE plaque.

Family gift honors veterans' journey through recovery

Knott Family Foundation provides vital support to UNC-Chapel Hill's THRIVE Program.

Support community partnerships and public service

Carolina is for all, including our community counterparts. By supporting our service-facing initiatives, you’re helping give back to communities across the state and world, not just those in Chapel Hill.

Carolina Center for Public Service

Provides support for the Carolina Center for Public Service to make it possible for Carolina to fulfill its mission of respectful, engaged public service that is responsive and contributes to the common good across North Carolina and beyond.

NCGrowth

Provides support for an applied economic development center providing technical assistance, thought leadership, research and convenings to create good jobs and new wealth in distressed communities in North Carolina, South Carolina and the entire U.S.

Stone Center Communiversity Program

Provide support for the CommUniversity Youth Program (CYP) is the Stone Center’s longest-running outreach program. CYP, founded by Carolina students in 1992, serves an enrichment program for K-12 scholars. Communiversity Youth Program is supported by volunteers from the campus community and takes place after school, four days per week during the academic year.

Carolina College Advising Corps Gift Account

Provides support for recent Carolina graduates to directly serve underrepresented high school students and provide them with college access support.

Contact us

Have questions or want to explore how your giving can make the greatest impact? We welcome the opportunity to connect and learn more about what inspires you. Reach out to start a conversation about your philanthropic goals and how you can support community, partnerships and public service.