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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is the second most common developmental disability; however, there are often mixed messages about autism which can lead to confusion for families and the medical community. ASD refers to a group of developmental disabilities that affect a person’s ability to understand what they see…

$53,929 Awarded for Professional Development Sometimes, when we least expect it, a gift can really brighten things up and put a whole new spin on our outlook. This was the exact intent when all currently active grantees were invited to take advantage of a non-competitive award.  During the first half of 2009, the …

Daphne Barnes, a 16-year-old native of Raleigh, received the Kathy Higgins Gutsy Girl Award at the YWCA Academy of Women event Nov. 4, 2009. The Gutsy Girl Award is presented annually to a YWCA program participant between age 12 and 18 who exemplifies personal growth while demonstrating courage, passion and tenacity…

Wake County Human Services recently received a GlaxoSmithKline Child Health Recognition Award for its Child Health and Development Program which is supported by a grant from the John Rex Endowment. Wake County was one of only three counties in the state to receive an award in the Local Health Department categor…

The John Rex Endowment is pleased to announce the selection of new members and officers of its board of directors. New board members include Mr. Steven Lilly, chief financial officer at Triangle Capital Corporation, and Jill Wright, MD, of Wake Health Services New Bern Ridge Pediatrics. Leah Devlin, DDS, MPH, visiting p…

The John Rex Endowment announces 13 new grants, totaling $123,559, which will be funded through an ongoing, long-term Capacity Building Initiative. The grants include capacity building implementation as well as organizational assessment planning projects which aim to enhance an organization’s ability to sustai…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Contact:  Anita Blomme anita.blomme@mindspring.com 919-673-9591 RALEIGH, N.C. (Oct. 28, 2009) - The John Rex Endowment is pleased to announce the selection of new members and officers of its board of directors. New board members include Mr. Steven Lilly, chief financial officer a…

The John Rex Endowment is pleased to announce the Positive Youth Development Request for Proposals. Through this work, we seek to contribute to an environment in Wake County that supports, in all places and spaces, the healthy growth of our youth. A technical assistance call is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. We…

The John Rex Endowment is pleased to release a Capacity Building Request for Proposals. This is the second funding opportunity made available through the Endowment’s ongoing Capacity Building Initiative. Grants funded through this initiative will allow organizations to undergo an assessment of curr…

Raleigh Catholic Charities receives national recognition for The Raleigh Faith Community Support Circle Program for Homeless Families, which originated as a way to help people relocating to the Triangle after Hurricane Katrina.  The program has evolved through a partnership with Lutheran Family Services and has be…