The City of Durham has a new program aimed at recognizing the people who makes our lives better in ways big and small—our neighbors. Durham is taking Neighbor Spotlight nominations, and a resident, or group of residents, will be recognized each month. Do you have a neighbor who has gone above and beyond to improve the community? Here are some … Read More
Funding Opportunity: Durham Seeks Neighborhoods for Matching Grant Health Program
Neighborhood Project Applications Due October 31 DURHAM, N.C. – Durham neighborhood groups seeking to make their neighborhoods healthier places to live may now apply to receive funds for projects through a City of Durham grant program. The City’s Neighborhood Improvement Services Department is now offering Neighborhood Matching Grants for Health, which provides grants up to $1,500 to neighborhood associations, homeowner … Read More
Herald-Sun: A new effort to fight health disparities in Durham
From The Herald Sun By Ana Irizarry airizarry@heraldsun.com DURHAM If you’re 30 years old and white in Durham County, chances are you’ll live to 83. If you’re black, you won’t quite make it to 79, about four years less, according to N.C. Department of Health and Human Services statistics. On Friday, community members gathered to launch Healthy Durham 20/20, aimed … Read More