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NEW HANOVER — After the community endowment cut ties with its CEO in February, it's announced a North Carolina-based firm will help find a new leader.
Last month, New Hanover County Schools convened the first Turnaround Task Force meeting to help improve 12 of the district’s lowest-performing schools.
In just one year, Port City United has formed a dedicated team and developed relationships throughout the community, established Community Resource Coordinators in schools to work with students and families, and created connections within neighborhoods that have helped to deescalate situations and bring solutions from within the community to help prevent violence. They have also established a 24/7 call center, PCU Connect, that provides resources and support to anyone who calls in. Since it went live in late June, they have received more than 2,500 calls and helped people get connected t...
The inaugural members of the Community Advisory Council that will help New Hanover Community Endowme
The 18-member council of 'ambassadors' will act as a "liaison" between the Endowment's board and the community. Although they will not be a voting body, the Community Advisory Council will advise Endowment staff on key areas of interest, according to Endowment President and CEO William Buster.