Glioblastoma Foundation’s evolving genomic testing laboratory
“That’s our mission: to transform the standard of care and fund the development of better treatments,” Gita Kwatra, CEO, said.
Local Non-Profit Works to Encourage Reading by Recycling Used Children’s Books
Feature story focusing on Book Harvest, a non-profit seeking to provide Durham families with free literary resources.
The Space Between Home and Safety: Afghan Refugees in Durham, N.C.
Four Afghan teenagers fled Taliban rule in search of safety. Now in the United States, they face a new uncertainty: whether the country that saved them will ever become home.
Learning with dirt under your fingernails: How Homeschool in the Wild is reimagining education in Durham
Homeschool in the Wild, a program run by the Piedmont Wildlife Center, is reshaping what education can look like for families across the Triangle. Instead of classrooms and desks, students spend their school days exploring forests, building outdoor skills and learning through hands-on experiences at parks in Durham, Raleigh and Chapel Hill. The fully outdoor program emphasizes curiosity, community and flexibility, offering homeschoolers a place where learning happens through movement, exploration and connection with the natural world.
Strong Roots Make a Strong Tree: Aging Gracefully in an Ever-Changing Durham
As the older population in Durham grows, non-profits such as Aging Well Durham are outlining best practices for supporting Older Adults.
Advocating for the Eno
The Eno River faces mounting threats from development and climate change. For more than 60 years, the Eno River Association has worked to protect land and foster community and connection around its waters.
