Impact Stories

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

Carolina Stories

Portrait of Robert Laidlaw against a backdrop image of the Old Well.

4 min read

A lifetime of giving back

Charles Hands and two Covenant students sit at a table laughing.

4 min read

A passion for helping others

Dante Pittman stands with hand on hips with Whirligig Park in the background

3 min read

Going back to where he started

Pamela Brewington stands in front of the North Carolina Administration Building.

5 min read

No higher calling

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

Sarah Hoffman portrait

4 min read

An advocate for mental health

Seth Shelden leans against a statue in front of a large building.

3 min read

Humanity is why we do it

Joe Nail poses for a portrait outdoors, surrounded by silver tables.

1 min read

Making government jobs cool again

Justin Stirewalt smiles with green plants in the background.

1 min read

A dedication to public service runs in the family

Sharon and Doug Rothwell smile with a city landscape in the background.

2 min read

MPA excellence: Preparing the next generation

lockhart-philanthropy1

1 min read

History. Family. Carolina.