noted. GIFTS THAT KEEP ON GIVING
Goodwill Industries of Eastern North Carolina awarded $1 million
to 38 regional and community partners, including Sisters Network Triangle NC, Elizabeth Dalton Averett Foundation, Families Moving Forward and The Center for Child and Family Health, which focus on impactful programming in employment, education and life enrichment. “Providing financial resources to organizations acts as a mission multiplier across our territory, reinforces our commitment to serving others and ensures communities continue to have access to needed services,” says GIENC CEO Christopher Hash. Independent living community Emerald Pond completed its recent renovation project targeting design and amenities upgrades, which included expanding the fitness room and renovating the game lounge, salon, library, dining room and atrium. General Manager Eric Robertson (left) and Durham Mayor’s Chief of Staff Derrick Stanfield (right) cut the ribbon during a grand opening celebration on Jan. 25.
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“Social engagement – whether that’s sharing a meal with friends, group fitness classes or movie nights – is a critical component to our residents’ physical, cognitive and emotional well-being,” Eric says. Discover Durham, the
city’s tourism marketing organization, unveiled the findings of the first long-term Destination Master Plan in March. This 37-page document outlines Durham’s development needs for the next two decades, crafted from a community-driven vision for the city’s future. More than 60 recommended initiatives aim to bolster economic growth while enhancing Durham’s status as a premier visitor destination and a great place to live and work. The plan envisions that Durham will be the most welcoming, inclusive, innovative and vibrant destination in the United States by 2044. “Discover Durham has been a driving force for our local economy, helping generate billions of dollars from visitors to support residents and businesses here in Durham,” says Mayor Leonardo Williams.
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SWEET STUFF
MilkShake Factory, renowned for its housemade ice cream and handspun milkshakes, is set to make its North Carolina debut at 359 Blackwell St., Ste. 120, in the American Tobacco Campus this summer. Franchise owners Alex Chandler and Kindall Palmer chose downtown Durham for its vibrant atmosphere and unique food scene. “We’re thrilled to welcome MilkShake Factory to the American Tobacco Campus – and Durham,” says Mark Stanford, vice president of real estate at CBC Real Estate. “This community loves sweet treats, and we look forward to seeing the joy and connections their space will bring.”
Design firm Blackwell & Jennings, led by principal interior designer Heather Jennings, renovated the Planned Parenthood – Durham Health Center. Heather
introduced modern, light-filled spaces complete with warm accents, curved lines and thoughtful integration of signage
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and technology. The design aimed to reduce stress levels, improve health results, aid in pain management and foster an overall sense of well-being for patients. Triangle Land Conservancy transferred ownership of Catawba Trail Farm to Urban Community Agrinomics on Jan. 12 in one of
the region’s largest transfers of property from a land trust to an African American-led nonprofit. The organization held a celebration and open house on Feb. 24 to mark the occasion and honor the rich African American history