Philanthropy

Information about corporate giving

John Rex Endowment announced a two-year grant of $90,335 to support Project Access for Children, a physician-led community effort managed by the Wake County Medical Society's Community Health Foundation. The funding will provide free diagnostic and specialty care for children in low-income households.

Raleigh Orthopaedic Clinic awarded seniors at six area high schools scholarships and saving bonds in recognition of National Athletic Trainers Month. Six graduating seniors received $500 each, five got $100 saving bonds, and two got $50 saving bonds.

AgCarolina Financial is awarding 21 scholarships totaling $23,500 in 2008. The funds are awarded through several scholarship programs as part of the cooperative farm lender's Corporate Giving Program.

Bob Barker Co., based in Fuquay-Varina, is giving more than $50,000 in cash prizes to employees participating in the Biggest Winner Health Challenge, with matching contributions of more than $50,000 going to select charities.

BB&T donated $2,500 to DHIC, a nonprofit developer of affordable homes. The donation will go to the home buyer education and counseling programs of the Homeownership Center.

Wachovia Bank gave $6,000 to the American Heart Association. The donation will be used to fund scientific research, as well as education and advocacy programs that combat cardiovascular disease and stroke. Wachovia also gave $5,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Triangle. The funds will be used to support programs at Duke University, N.C. State University and UNC-Chapel Hill.