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Learn more about the people, places and programs at Carolina that illustrate what private giving can help achieve. Explore their stories.

Carolina Stories

Mike Smith and Maurice Smith pose for a photo

2 min read

Supporting local communities

Mary leaning against a wall, smiling

1 min read

Perfectly pitched for success

Jessica_Jones

2 min read

‘The Best Gift I Ever Received’

Librarian holding the Highlander video tape.

7 min read

Fire Fighters

Paloma Ruiz on porch

4 min read

Writing Her Own Future

Daniel Bowen (right) meets with Ross Tompkins, assistant to the town manager, to discuss Chapel Hill's sustainability initiative.

2 min read

Giving back to the community

Sarah Torgeson smiling

2 min read

Understanding the human story

SECU Foundation members holding check

2 min read

Investing in local leadership

1 min read

Uplifting a community

UNC students visiting UNC-Malawi Program

1 min read

Endowing Excellence

James and Susan Moeser pose outdoors in front of South Building on UNC-Chapel Hill's campus.

5 min read

A Milestone Investment

Christine Mikeska and Ben Arbuckle with an assemblage of bones from an archaeological dig.

4 min read

Analyzing Ancient Animal Remains