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Pauli Murray Center Receives Grant, Recognition

Duke's Barbara Lau and Durham and Community Affairs Asst. VP, Mayme Webb-Bledsoe are recognized for the years of work honoring the legacy of Pauli Murray. The center recently won a $1.6M 3-year grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to support the work.

Community Fund Applications Open Sept. 21

Local nonprofits have an opportunity apply for funding to support their work in key areas.

Community Voices Shape Strategic Plan

Community voices convened to create a community engagement strategy

DDNP Spotlight: Corporal Jack Wagstaff

Corporal Jack Wagstaff formerly served as the liaison between the Durham Police Department and Durham Neighborhoods United, an organization of neighbors experiencing problems from party houses.

A Key to Homeownership

Duke Homebuyers Club helps employees become first-time home buyers
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Improving our Parks: Lakeview Park

Durham Parks and Recreation (DPR) staff began meeting with residents living near Lakeview Park. They were invited by the neighborhood and the Duke-Durham Neighborhood Partnership to help re-vision the park. Over the course of two years they developed a master plan for the park with the growing Braggtown Community Association.