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The 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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Harrelson Center’s New 150kW Generator to Support Nonprofit Responders During Emergency

Jul 14, 2025

Harrelson Center, New Hanover Disaster Coalition and NHC Emergency Management collaborate to assure humanitarian services after disaster Just in time for the start of the 2025 hurricane season, the Harrelson Center, Wilmington’s...

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Wilmington to Celebrate 2nd Annual Make Music Day

Wilmington to Celebrate 2nd Annual Make Music Day

May 19, 2025

Make Music Day, an international celebration of the summer solstice, will take place on Saturday, June 21, from 5 to 8 PM, at Plaza on Princess and the Harrelson Center on Fourth...

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Nikki McLaurin joins Harrelson Center as Housing Navigation Manager

Nikki McLaurin joins Harrelson Center as Housing Navigation Manager

May 12, 2025

The Harrelson Center, Wilmington’s campus of humanitarian nonprofits, has hired Nikki McLaurin as a full-time housing navigation manager, providing a point of contact for low-income individuals and families facing housing challenges.  Ms....

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Wilmington to Celebrate its first International Make Music Day

May 8, 2024

Wilmington to Celebrate its first International Make Music Day Friday, June 21, the Summer Solstice, from 6 to 9 PM, Plaza on Princess Music performed by anyone.  Free for everyone. International Make...

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Community Justice Center Announces Board

Jan 4, 2024

Wilmington’s Community Justice Center (CJC)  Announces Founding Board Members and Previews New Office Space Having been awarded a combined $5.18 million by the New Hanover Community Endowment to found Wilmington’s Community Justice...

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The Endowment Funds Launch of Wilmington’s Community Justice Center (CJC)

Dec 18, 2023

New Hanover Community Endowment Funds Launch of Wilmington’s Community Justice Center (CJC) District Attorney’s Office together with Harrelson Center will open multi-disciplinary CJC creating new pathways to justice for those impacted by...

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Nonprofit News Roundup Fall 2023

Oct 10, 2023

Cape Fear HealthNet as of this month, increased the eligibility income limit to 300 percent of the Federal Poverty Level. This allows their providers to serve the uninsured with income between 200%...

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One Seahawk Partners With Harrelson Center

Jul 24, 2023

The Harrelson Center to Host UNCW Men’s Basketball Team for OneSeahawk Signing Ceremony and Nonprofit Partnering OneSeahawk is UNCW’s NIL Collective that supports UNCW Athletics and Student Athletes The Harrelson Center will...

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