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02/03/2010
Haven House Services, an agency which helps vulnerable youth in Wake County find their way to a positive, productive life, is working to improve its capacity to help youth and their families. With the help of a $35,000 grant funded through the John Rex Endowment’s Capacity Building Initiative, Haven House Services is focusing on the future by strengthening its fundraising strategy. Read more in the recent article, “Haven House Focuses on At-Risk Kids,” published by The Philanthropy Journal.
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01/29/2010
The John Rex Endowment is focused on helping organizations meet the health and well-being needs of children and youth in Wake County. In each 2010 grant cycle we will continue the Capacity Building Initiative started in 2009. Proposals will be accepted at each funding cycle: spring/summer, fall and winter. See the Capacity Building Initiative Request for Proposals for application deadlines for each cycle.
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01/25/2010
A recent article, “New Growth for Inter-Faith Food Shuttle,” in Midtown Magazine highlights progress made by bringing together anti-hunger initiatives with local food movements through Hands on Health, a three-year grant project funded through the John Rex Endowment’s Healthy Weight Initiative.
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12/14/2009
$53,929 Awarded for Professional Development
Sometimes, when we least expect it, a gift can really brighten things up and put a whole new spin on our outlook. This was the exact intent when all currently active grantees were invited to take advantage of a non-competitive award.
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12/13/2009
Daphne Barnes, a 16-year-old native of Raleigh, received the Kathy Higgins Gutsy Girl Award at the YWCA Academy of Women event Nov. 4, 2009. The Gutsy Girl Award is presented annually to a YWCA program participant between age 12 and 18 who exemplifies personal growth while demonstrating courage, passion and tenacity.
Investing in the Health and Well-Being of Children in our Community
Together, with a diverse group of organizations, we are identifying children's needs, seeking innovative solutions and making changes in Wake County.
We invite your ideas as we work together to address social, emotional, behavioral and physical health issues, improve access to health care and combat childhood obesity.
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12/15/2009
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is the second most common developmental disability; however, there are often mixed messages about autism which can lead to confusion for families and the medical community. ASD refers to a group of developmental disabilities that affect a person’s ability to understand what they see, hear and otherwise sense. At times, the varied nature of ASD contributes to a lack of understanding and results in barriers to care and a failure to diagnose medical problems.
