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News · 10 Sep 2025

The Contribution Project: Fall Applications Are Open!

The Contribution Project is funding youth-led ideas that strengthen communities. Apply September 8–30 for $400 support!

News · 20 Aug 2025

Tether: Threading Together the Study and Experience of Purpose

This inaugural issue brings together stories, interviews, and reflections that explore how purpose shapes our lives, work, and communities.

News · 30 Jun 2025

Delivering Public Value Through Convening: Lessons from Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA

One of a series of case studies that illustrate a capabilities framework for effective public partnerships that includes navigation, convening, experimentation, and codification.

News · 17 Jun 2025

Nancy Drew and the Queen City: Why I Believe in the Power of Libraries

Meet Jess Schauble, the new Programming Manager for the new Main Library. Thanks to the generosity of the Gambrell Foundation, Jess will lead the development of adult signature programming for our flagship location.

News · 11 Jun 2025

Neorah: Aspiring to Help Others Achieve Their Dreams

Read about the story and goals of one of the incredible 2025 graduates and DifferenceMakers CLT alum from one of our grantees, Communities in Schools.

News · 11 Jun 2025

A generation of lost men? The reality of NEET data

This research brief from our grantee, American Institute for Boys & Men explores the characteristics and trends of young people who are classified as disconnected youth or NEET—not in education, employment, or training.