Oct. 28: Family Services, corporate philanthropy, social value, and more

October 28, 2011

Family Services, Winston-Salem, has closed $1 million in auto loans in nearly a decade for over 250 families with challenging credit histories through Ways to Work, with support from United Way of Forsyth County and other agencies.

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Forum on corporate philanthropy to be held Nov. 7 at Harris Conference Center, Central Piedmont Community College, Charlotte; free event is for nonprofit executive directors and their volunteer leadership. Contact Don Jonas at jonasdonaldk@hotmail.com.

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Social Venture Partners Charlotte has launched SEED20, an annual competition to discover and spotlight 20 of the most innovate ideas for building social value in the region.

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SECU Family House, Winston-Salem, held dedication celebration and open house on Richard J. Reynolds III and Marie M. Reynolds Campus.

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Gov. Beverly Perdue has designated November as "Philanthropy Month in North Carolina.

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Bill Bryant, president, Bryant Investment Management Group, named board chair, Durham's Partnership for Children; Ann Karasek, national technical assistance Specialist, Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute, named vice-chair.

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The Fletcher Academy, Raleigh, to host Veteran's Day Program on Nov. 11 featuring Raleigh Concert Band.

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27^th annual A Toast to the Triangle, benefiting Tammy Lynn Center for Development Disabilities, Raleigh, to be held March 18, 2012 at McKimmon Center, N.C. State University.

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N.C. Prevention Partners, Chapel Hill, to receive Healthy Living Innovation Award from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for its work promoting healthy eating in North Carolina hospitals.

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Sallye A. Liner, chief clinical officer, Novant Health, and chair, 2011 campaign, United Way of Forsyth County, received inaugural Susan Ivey Award, and Reynolds American, Winston-Salem, received 2011 Corporate Award, both from Women's Leadership Council.

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NPower Charlotte Region accepting applications for 2012 Technology Innovation Award that provides consulting and funding support for technology innovation.

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