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.

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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.

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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.

APPLES Service-Learning Seed Fund

Provides support for APPLES Service-Learning, which is celebrating a legacy of 35 years as a student-led program that connects academic learning and public service. APPLES engages students, faculty and community in sustained and mutually beneficial partnerships for transformational educational experiences for students and for positive outcomes in communities.

The Sean Douglas Fellowship Endowment

Provides support for professional development experiences for students through internships with the Stone Center. The Fellowship, named for UNC-Chapel Hill alum Sean Douglas, a U.S. Army veteran, aviator and community leader, provides semester-long paid internships. Students work directly with Stone Center staff to develop meaningful service and engagement experiences on campus and in the surrounding communities. 

Military and Veterans Clinic

Provides support for the clinic, where Carolina Law students assist low‑income veterans and servicemembers in seeking access to health care and disability benefits.

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