Record #:

10922

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

On December 11, 1924, James Buchanan Duke established The Duke Endowment, a charitable trust of $40 million. When he died in 1925 another $57 was added through his will bequests. Today The Duke Endowment ranks among the country's largest charitable trusts.

Source:

We the People of North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 27 Issue 12, Dec 1969, p21-23, 41, il, por

Subject(s):

Endowments; Charities; Duke, James Buchanan, 1856-1925; The Duke Endowment

Record #:

34839

Author(s):

Kelly, Susan Stafford

Abstract:

The Christ Episcopal Church’s annual Christmas Cookie Walk has been running for almost 20 years in New Bern. Each year, parishioners donate their time and baking skills to make thousands of cookies to sell in order to fund church-supported charities. Hundreds of people buy their Christmas cookies and spend time with other community members during this event.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 86 Issue 7, December 2018, p142-148, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

New Bern--Church history; Charities; Christmas--New Bern

Record #:

30741

Author(s):

Miller, Hannah

Abstract:

For the past fifteen years, the Power of the Past Tractor Club has been restoring and raffling off old tractors to raise money for Holy Angels, a center for the severely disabled in Belmont, North Carolina. The tractor club gives residents of the center an opportunity for self-expression, such as tending a garden or learning to dance.

Source:

Carolina Country (NoCar HD 9688 N8 C38x), Vol. 42 Issue 5, May 2010, p26-27, il, por

Subject(s):

Charities; Fundraising; Tractors

Record #:

14666

Author(s):

Lawrence, R.C.

Abstract:

As a result of the generosity of the Rockefellers, North Carolina has benefited to the extent of many millions of dollars, spent for health work, education, parks, and other purposes.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 12 Issue 8, July 1944, p5, 14

Subject(s):

Charities; Rockefeller family