Washington Elementary Students Waltz for Wellness
The Ballroom Dance Club at Washington GT Magnet Elementary received a visit from WRAL-TV Anchor Renee Chou as they practiced for a spring celebration waltz performance. See the story and video on WRAL.com. The dance club is part of Washington Elementary’s CREATE program which is supported by a t…
Read MoreInter-Faith Food Shuttle Nourishes Communities with Hands-On Health
Making healthy choices isn’t always as easy as it sounds. It’s even harder if your food choices are limited.  Thousands of children in Wake County do not have access to foods they need to thrive and maintain a healthy weight. These children have food insecurities and do not know when or how they …
Read MorePhilanthropy Journal Spotlights Capacity Building Initiative
The Philanthropy Journal recently interviewed Kevin Cain, president and CEO of the John Rex Endowment, about helping nonprofits build capacity. Since October 2009, $140,000 has been awarded in local, community grants through a Capacity Building Initiative.  Two additional funding cycles for capacity …
Read MoreCommunity Garden Event Helps People Dig In!
Dig In!, a community gardening event planned by Advocates for Health in Action (AHA), attracted 170 people to Marbles Kids Museum Saturday, April 17 to learn about building, maintaining and sustaining neighborhood, faith-based, business, non-profit and school gardens.  AHA organized Dig In! in response to all …
Read MoreTravel the Fitness Trail at Cary’s Spring Daze Festival
Get moving at Cary’s Spring Daze Arts & Crafts Festival Saturday, April 24, 9 am to 5 pm, at Fred G. Bond Metro Park. The 2010 festival includes a Fitness Trail with stops along the way featuring activities for all ages.  The first 600 visitors to the Fitness Stop near the information tent r…
Read MoreDig In!
Fresh food, fresh air, a refreshing lifestyle – no matter what you enjoy most about gardening, community gardens improve the quality of life of everyone who digs in. Learn how to start, maintain, manage and enjoy the wonderful benefits of building a sustainable garden in your neighborhood, work place, school or w…
Read MoreAdvocates for Health in Action Director Recognized as 40 Under 40 Leader
Triangle Business Journal announced Laura Aiken, director of Advocates for Health in Action (AHA), as a 2010 winner of its annual 40 Under 40 Awards which recognizes the most influential and accomplished young professionals in the area.  The John Rex Endowment is a supporting partner of AHA which is shap…
Read MoreKids Discover How to Fuel Their Fun at Marbles Kids Museum
Power2Play gets kids moving as they pedal, skate, leap and climb their way through hands-on nutritional activities and learn about muscles, bones, heart rates and healthy food choices. The exhibit is part of a Healthy Active Families Initiative at Marbles Kids Museum which is supported by the John Rex Endowment.&#…
Read MoreMore Than $1 Million Approved for New Community Grants
The John Rex Endowment announces eight new grants totaling more than $1 million. The grants include four positive youth development projects, three capacity building projects and one program expansion.   Nonprofits receiving grants are Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines, Haven House Services, Wake Tee…
Read MoreWake Health Services Builds Capacity Through Communication
When it comes to your health, relationships play a big role. You want to be heard, and you want to trust that your needs are understood. Communication is a top priority, and a smile can go a long way!  Wake Health Services learned exactly that, and so much more, when the organization took the time to step back, ass…
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