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The Duke Centennial Habitat for Humanity home joins the Duke Health build in Hayti, a historically Black neighborhood. The projects are part of Duke's partnerships addressing affordable housing.</p>

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This annual experience is designed to encourage teens in families with no prior college experience, to aim for higher education. <a href='https://t.e2ma.net/click/gx4wyl/cmt9u4r/gthot7' rel='noopener' style="text-decoration: none; color: #993399;" target="_blank">➜</a>   </p>

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Unique statewide program thrives as a productive counter to polarization. <a href='https://t.e2ma.net/click/gx4wyl/cmt9u4r/s6jot7' rel='noopener' style="text-decoration: underline; color: #993399;" target="_blank"></a><a href='https://t.e2ma.net/click/gx4wyl/cmt9u4r/8ykot7' rel='noopener' style="text-decoration: none; color: #993399;" target="_blank"></a><a href='https://t.e2ma.net/click/gx4wyl/cmt9u4r/orlot7' rel='noopener' style="text-decoration: none; color: #993399;" target="_blank">➜</a>    

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Diverse projects increased capacity and resilience of hunger relief efforts. The current grant cycle is open. <span style="word-break: break-word; color: #993399;"><a href='https://t.e2ma.net/click/gx4wyl/cmt9u4r/04not7' rel='noopener' style="text-decoration: none; color: #993399;" target="_blank">➜</a></span></p>

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A neighborhood team tapped Duke Doing Good grant to support an "outdoor classroom" refresh. <span style="word-break: break-word; color: #993399;"><a href='https://t.e2ma.net/click/gx4wyl/cmt9u4r/ciqot7' rel='noopener' style="text-decoration: none; color: #993399;" target="_blank">➜</a></span></p>

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A dedicated community leader starts an intergenerational program teaming young teen volunteers with senior mentors. Duke Doing Good funds helped the idea, coined Youth Supporting Roots, get off the ground.</p>

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<em><strong>Civil discourse is about having open, honest, and respectful conversations; understanding each other better; and being understood.</strong> </em><em>It's the minimum standard of behavior necessary to encourage the person you're talking with, to talk back with openness, honesty and respect. <strong>Want to get better at this?</strong> </em></p>

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1. Start with the <a href='https://t.e2ma.net/click/gx4wyl/cmt9u4r/4r0ot7' rel='noopener noreferrer' style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068a5;" target="_blank">Polarization Detox Challenge</a> - This online, four-week boot camp offered by <a href='https://t.e2ma.net/click/gx4wyl/cmt9u4r/kk1ot7' rel='noopener noreferrer' style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068a5;" target="_blank">Starts with Us</a> consists of short, daily exercises that help you develop skills, improve relationships, and assist your community in solving problems together.

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<strong>2. Watch this short <a href='https://t.e2ma.net/click/gx4wyl/cmt9u4r/0c2ot7' rel='noopener noreferrer' style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068a5;" target="_blank">video</a> defining Good Conflict, and then practice "looping." </strong>While useful for conflicts, it's best to practice "looping" when the stakes are lower, such as when your toddler is having a meltdown or a colleague comes to you for support. This <a href='https://t.e2ma.net/click/gx4wyl/cmt9u4r/g52ot7' rel='noopener noreferrer' style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068a5;" target="_blank">graphic</a> breaks it down. For more on this technique, see Amanda Ripley's book "<a href='https://t.e2ma.net/click/gx4wyl/cmt9u4r/wx3ot7' rel='noopener noreferrer' style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068a5;" target="_blank">High Conflict</a>."

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<strong>3. Host a "<a href='https://t.e2ma.net/click/gx4wyl/cmt9u4r/cq4ot7' rel='noopener noreferrer' style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068a5;" target="_blank">Living Room Conversation</a>." </strong>These are structured conversations that you can have with family, friends, your faith community, co-workers, or neighbors. The participants can be people you know well or barely know at all. The format is simple and doesn't require an expert facilitator. </p>

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<strong>4. Get more inspiration by diving into <a href='https://t.e2ma.net/click/gx4wyl/cmt9u4r/si5ot7' rel='noopener' style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068a5;" target="_blank">this Civil Discourse series</a> </strong>about the different ways Duke encourages dialog across differences.</p>

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<em>“There is a history of wonderful research and education collaborations between people at Duke and the Durham community, and there is more going on now than ever. I am excited by the opportunity for the Center to amplify the impact of this work...”</em></p>

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<strong>- Mina Silberberg, Ph.D. in the <a href='https://t.e2ma.net/click/gx4wyl/cmt9u4r/o36ot7' rel='noopener' style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068a5;" target="_blank">announce</a></strong></p>

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<strong><a href='https://t.e2ma.net/click/gx4wyl/cmt9u4r/ko8ot7' rel='noopener' style="text-decoration: underline; color: #555555;" target="_blank">FEMA stood up an office in downtown Durham</a> </strong>to serve those affected by Hurricane Helene thanks to quick work by the Durham Chamber of Commerce, American Tobacco Campus and Duke, which donated space and connectivity (WRAL.com).<br>

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<strong>The <a href='https://t.e2ma.net/click/gx4wyl/cmt9u4r/0g9ot7' rel='noopener' style="text-decoration: underline; color: #555555;" target="_blank">West End Community Foundation, Inc. honored three leaders</a> at their fall fundraising gala & dinner.</strong> Celebrated were: Former Durham Mayor William Bell, Congressman David Price, and Mayme Webb Bledsoe, an assistant vice president at Duke Community Affairs.<br>

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The Durham County Department of Public Health was honored with the <a href='https://t.e2ma.net/click/gx4wyl/cmt9u4r/g99ot7' rel='noopener noreferrer' style="text-decoration: underline; color: #555555;" target="_blank">Dr. Sarah Taylor Morrow Health Department of the Year</a> award by the North Carolina Public Health Association. The award noted its <a href='https://t.e2ma.net/click/gx4wyl/cmt9u4r/w1apt7' rel='noopener noreferrer' style="text-decoration: underline; color: #555555;" target="_blank">Partnership for a Healthy Durham</a> work.

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<strong>On a beautiful fall weekend, Pride: Durham, NC hosted a downtown festival and a parade on Duke's campus</strong>, as reported in <a href='https://t.e2ma.net/click/gx4wyl/cmt9u4r/cubpt7' rel='noopener' style="text-decoration: underline; color: #555555;" target="_blank">The Chronicle</a>. Past and present <a href='https://t.e2ma.net/click/gx4wyl/cmt9u4r/smcpt7' rel='noopener' style="text-decoration: underline; color: #555555;" target="_blank">participants shared insights</a> (Duke Today). 

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<strong>The Centennial Volunteer Fair </strong><a href='https://t.e2ma.net/click/gx4wyl/cmt9u4r/8edpt7' rel='noopener' style="text-decoration: underline; color: #555555;" target="_blank"><strong>helped 50+ area nonprofits recruit student volunteers</strong></a> in person and <strong>24 x 7 matching continues <a href='https://t.e2ma.net/click/gx4wyl/cmt9u4r/o7dpt7' rel='noopener' style="text-decoration: underline; color: #555555;" target="_blank">online</a>. </strong></li></ul>

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<strong><a href='https://t.e2ma.net/click/gx4wyl/cmt9u4r/4zept7' rel='noopener' style="text-decoration: underline; color: #555555;" target="_blank">Duke University has achieved carbon neutrality</a>, fulfilling its 2007 pledge </strong>to become carbon neutral by the year 2024.<strong> </strong><br>

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<strong>Duke and Durham Tech have partnered to expand access to training for would-be nursing professionals. </strong><a href='https://t.e2ma.net/click/gx4wyl/cmt9u4r/ksfpt7' rel='noopener' style="text-decoration: underline; color: #555555;" target="_blank">Go into the classroom</a> with for an update on this workforce development program.<strong><br>

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The Duke community jumped into the effort to support those affected by Hurricane Helene. <a href='https://t.e2ma.net/click/gx4wyl/cmt9u4r/0kgpt7' rel='noopener' style="text-decoration: underline; color: #555555;" target="_blank">Relief efforts are ongoing</a> including through this year's <a href='https://t.e2ma.net/click/gx4wyl/cmt9u4r/gdhpt7' rel='noopener' style="text-decoration: underline; color: #555555;" target="_blank">Doing Good employee giving campaign</a>.

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</li><li style="Margin:0"><strong>Speaking of Doing Good, several <a href='https://t.e2ma.net/click/gx4wyl/cmt9u4r/w5hpt7' rel='noopener' style="text-decoration: underline; color: #555555;" target="_blank">grant cycles are now open</a>. </strong>100% of funds employees contribute go directly to community organizations.<br>

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<strong>Looking for specifics on <a href='https://t.e2ma.net/click/gx4wyl/cmt9u4r/cyipt7' rel='noopener' style="text-decoration: underline; color: #555555;" target="_blank">Duke's economic impact in Durham?</a> </strong>Adam Klein shares some numbers and his mission going forward.<br>

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<strong>Duke is working to <a href='https://t.e2ma.net/click/gx4wyl/cmt9u4r/sqjpt7' rel='noopener' style="text-decoration: underline; color: #555555;" target="_blank">reduce administrative barriers for community organizations who want to partner on research</a>.</strong> Organizations are invited to share feedback and sign up for more info via a <a href='https://t.e2ma.net/click/gx4wyl/cmt9u4r/8ikpt7' rel='noopener' style="text-decoration: underline; color: #555555;" target="_blank">survey</a>. 

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<a href='https://t.e2ma.net/click/gx4wyl/cmt9u4r/oblpt7' rel='noopener' style="text-decoration: underline; color: #555555;" target="_blank">Joel L. Fleishman</a>, a scholar of philanthropy and founding director of Duke's school of public policy, died Sept. 30 (The Washington Post). <a href='https://t.e2ma.net/click/gx4wyl/cmt9u4r/43lpt7' rel='noopener' style="text-decoration: underline; color: #555555;" target="_blank">View videos and </a><a href='https://t.e2ma.net/click/gx4wyl/cmt9u4r/kwmpt7' rel='noopener' style="text-decoration: underline; color: #555555;" target="_blank">learn more</a>.

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🍿Our "all the feels" video pick: <a href='https://t.e2ma.net/click/gx4wyl/cmt9u4r/0onpt7' rel='noopener' style="text-decoration: underline; color: #555555;" target="_blank">three members of the Wall family inspired everyone</a> at the dedication ceremony for their namesake building on East Campus. <a href='https://t.e2ma.net/click/gx4wyl/cmt9u4r/ghopt7' rel='noopener' style="text-decoration: underline; color: #555555;" target="_blank">Read up on the event</a> or visit the lobby to take in the new portraits painted by Mario Moore.

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