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As part of the Endowment’s commitment, we aspire to build a community where all voices are heard, all barriers are faced and where all people have the opportunity to reach their full potential and build a better life. We’re pleased to share stories and resources related to the Endowment’s activities.

Reflections and Updates

New Hanover Community Endowment to Announce Recipients of Grants Totaling More than $9 Million

Newly Formed Endowment to Announce First Round of Grant Recipients at Upcoming Public Meeting WILMINGTON, N.C., DEC. 05, 2022 – The New Hanover Community Endowment…

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Public Meeting to Occur December 9 at 4:30pm

The New Hanover Community Endowment will be hosting a public meeting on Friday December 9th beginning at 4:30pm. The event will be located at The…

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New Hanover Community Endowment Selects BlackRock as Investment Advisor and Manager

NEW YORK, NY – NEW HANOVER, NC - October 26, 2022 – New Hanover Community Endowment (NHCE) today announced the appointment of BlackRock as its…

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New Hanover Community Endowment to Announce Recipients of Grants Totaling More than $9 Million

Newly Formed Endowment to Announce First Round of Grant Recipients at Upcoming Public Meeting WILMINGTON, N.C., DEC. 05, 2022 – The New Hanover Community Endowment (NHCE) will announce its 2022…

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Public Meeting to Occur December 9 at 4:30pm

The New Hanover Community Endowment will be hosting a public meeting on Friday December 9th beginning at 4:30pm. The event will be located at The Harrelson Center's event space at…

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New Hanover Community Endowment Selects BlackRock as Investment Advisor and Manager

NEW YORK, NY – NEW HANOVER, NC - October 26, 2022 – New Hanover Community Endowment (NHCE) today announced the appointment of BlackRock as its investment advisor and manager in…

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IMPORTANT: August 24 Information Session POSTPONED

UPDATE: The public information session has been rescheduled for August 30 at the Harrelson Center's event space located at 410 Princess Street. Doors will open at 4:30pm, and the program…

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Announcing the 2022 Grantmaking Criteria and Application Process 

A public information session will be held on August 24, 2022 from 4:30-7:00pm at the Harrelson Center with virtual viewing also available. We are excited to announce the 2022 Cape Fear…

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William Buster Reflection Piece: My First 150 Days as the CEO of New Hanover  Community Endowment (NHCE) 

It has been more than one hundred days since stepping into the position of president and CEO  of the New Hanover Community Endowment (NHCE) in March 2022. Several things have…

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New Hanover Community Endowment Begins Community Advisory Council Application Process

The New Hanover Community Endowment (NHCE) is now accepting applications from residents who wish to be considered for the community advisory council (CAC). The inaugural council will be an integral…

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William Buster Leads Endowment as First CEO & President

The New Hanover Community Endowment announced its first CEO and President will be William Buster, a seasoned leader in philanthropy who has dedicated his life’s work to improving the social…

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The $1.25 billion New Hanover Community Endowment leaders want public input, talk transparency and county boundaries

(WHQR) The New Hanover Community Endowment was created to manage over a billion dollars in proceeds from the sale of New Hanover Regional Medical Center. WHQR spoke with the endowment’s…

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Hospital sale endowment shapes up, key activities of the past year outlined

(Port City Daily) NEW HANOVER COUNTY –– The New Hanover Community Endowment Inc. is already investing $1.25 billion it received as part of the February sale of the previously county-owned New…

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