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There are many ways we are Doing Good together
When Bridgit Holmes closes on her first house, her favorite room will be the TV room. It’ll have plush chairs to sink into with a blanket and a good book. The TV remote will sit within reach, and everything will smell of lemons...
A wooden library stand at the corner of Ashley Strahm’s front yard. Inside the box sit dozens of books, free for borrowing. Strahm and her husband created their “Lending Love” community library after moving into their newly built home.
Quality of Life Neighborhood Plan, Published 2013 View or download
A collaboration open to 14 neighborhood associations close to Duke's campus
A free resource that connects Duke employees and their family members to financial and homebuying tools
Application window is open September 18 - October 16, 2023. The Doing Good - Community Fund is an annual grant opportunity to support projects that help address significant community needs. Competitive grants are funded by Duke employee donations to Duke's annual giving campaign.
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