Impact Stories

Stories that show how privately funded research, programs and initiatives are making a difference.

Carolina Stories

People walking past helped wanted sign.

2 min read

Where are the workers?

Carissa Hessick stands outside.

2 min read

Tracking campaign contributions

Portrait of Aimee Wall arms crossed, smiling at camera.

2 min read

Serving local leaders

Shayla Douglas stands in downtown Garner

2 min read

Leading locally

Dante Pittman poses outside with hands on hips and whirligigs in the background.

3 min read

Strengthening North Carolina’s local governments

Chris Atack and Duane Hampton in police uniforms pose at the UNC School of Government.

1 min read

A Mission for Public Service

Portrait of John Spencer with his purple heart.

2 min read

Correcting the record

A group of Lead for North Carolina Fellows

2 min read

Cultivating community leaders

Hovaniec

3 min read

‘It Changed Everything’

UNC-Chapel Hill Old Well with colorful fall leaves

2 min read

Fortifying Local Economies

SECU Foundation members holding check

2 min read

Investing in local leadership

Sarah Hoffman portrait

4 min read

An advocate for mental health