These are Celia Rivenbark’s remarks offered at the Harrelson Center’s recent volunteer celebration. Good morning! Thank you so much for being here this morning. I’m not surprised that, once again, you have...
Rise Up for Refuge: A national campaign to strengthen, activate, equip, uplift and support immigrant and refugee allies
Apr 13, 2026
By Rev. Dr. Wes Magruder, CWS Wilmington Office Director Imagine you’re at home one evening, sitting comfortably in your living room. Suddenly, you hear someone pounding on your front door, crying out for help....
Read MoreExtra Supports for Foster Families
Mar 30, 2026
Families that open their homes and hearts to foster youth are a special bunch. Support for them and their foster children is generally accessed through county departments of social services or...
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Why Nonprofits Resist Change — and How We Help Them Move Forward
Mar 14, 2026
By: Coreena Schultz, Founder & President, Bright Signal Executive Summary Nonprofits are often described as resistant to change. Most nonprofit leaders are navigating rising demand, limited resources, and persistent staffing challenges with...
Read MoreHelp Hub: Informed by more than 25K conversations
Dec 9, 2025
By Sonja McFarland, founding director of Help Hub The Help Hub is 10 years old this year. It’s been a decade of compassion, partnership, and community; a decade of showing up for...
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Important Info for Donating Food
Nov 4, 2025
These are hard days for many. For those with plenty, here are valuable insights to guide your food donations. 1. Everyone donates Kraft Mac and Cheese in the box. They can rarely...
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Cracking the Canopy Code: Why Tree Advocacy is Rooted in Policy
Oct 17, 2025
by Isabelle Shepherd, Executive Director, Alliance for Cape Fear Trees When I tell folks that I’m the Executive Director of the Alliance for Cape Fear Trees (the Alliance), the reactions are often...
Read MoreThe Harrelson Center in the headlines
Oct 14, 2025
The Harrelson Center’s leadership in the community and the nonprofit sector often generates media coverage: about our campus, our mission-driven work, our partners and our collective impact. Explore the links below and...
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Disaster Response is a Year-Round Commitment
Aug 11, 2025
by Daniel Altenau, Director of Communications & Disaster Services, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh At Catholic Charities, disaster response is not a seasonal operation. It is a year-round commitment rooted...
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