We’re proud of these numbers. They’re an
accurate summary of what we accomplished
from a grantmaking perspective. But they don’t
tell the story or the impact of our work. They
don’t reflect our grantees, our partnerships or
the change that has occurred in communities—
large and small—across the state.
This report is intended to provide perspective
beyond the mission and high-level numbers. We
want to share with you the stories behind the
stories, connecting the numbers and strategies
to the personal encounters through which our
work impacts the lives of North Carolinians. If one
thing has become evident over the past 12 years,
it is that change takes time.
Yet again and again, we’ve been fortunate
enough to witness true change happen in
moments when there has been the right mixture of
strategy, resources and commitment. That is what
we are hoping to communicate in these pages.
North Carolina is home to amazing people
tackling tough issues—immediate ones, like an
impacted tooth or uncontrolled hypertension,
as well as long-term pursuits such as ensuring
that every child starts kindergarten at a
healthy weight. And while it won’t all be solved
tomorrow, we are encouraged by what is
happening on the ground across the state,
and we are confident that our path is leading
us in the right direction to help advance this
progress. We thank you for accompanying us on
this journey and for your shared commitment to
the health and well-being of the people of the
state we are so proud to call home.
Kathy Higgins
President
Brad Wilson
Chairman
