The Gambrell Foundation

Investing in bold, promising ideas that create opportunities for everyone to have the essentials needed to live a great life.

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Later this month, @QueensUniv welcomes bestselling author and @nytimes op-ed columnist David Brooks to #CLT for its signature fall event. We’re proud to be the premier sponsor for the lecture, moderated by @AnnaQwrites. Add his latest book to your TBR if you haven’t already! 📚

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Volunteers came together to build a new playground, paint murals on the hallway walls, build new picnic tables and benches, update flower beds and more.

Here’s to the power of community and collaboration!

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We love to see the great work by grantee @UWGreaterCLT which recently finished a successful 2024 Playground Build at Charlotte’s Westerly Hills Academy. 🛝🎉

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Alumni, staff and 15 StreetLeaders had a blast hiking in the Grand Canyon, participating in an off-road Jeep Tour of the red rocks of Sedona, and eating delicious meals together in historic Flagstaff and Phoenix.

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Kudos to grantee UrbanPromise Charlotte on another awe-inspiring UrbanTrekkers Capstone trip!

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The training also fosters lifelong friendships, and staff members are provided ongoing opportunities for professional development.

Interested in joining the staff? Click through to @OutwardBoundNC to learn more.

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Its comprehensive 16-day New Staff Training provides an introduction to Outward Bound methodology, equipping instructors with the skills needed to work their first course.

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During this intensive program, new staff members engage in hands-on learning that enhances their campcraft, navigation, whitewater, and climbing skills.

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Executive Director Jamall Kinard is working to turn LNA into an economic mobility hub that empowers residents financially and engages community members by connecting them to resources and opportunities.

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Grantee Lakeview Neighborhood Alliance (LNA) had an excellent turnout for its 2024 spring festival, where residents enjoyed good weather and good vibes as they set their sights on accomplishing more impactful work this year.

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If you or a loved one are struggling with drug or alcohol use, please contact grantee Dilworth Center which has provided treatment for alcoholism, drug addiction and associated mental health conditions for more than 34 years.

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According to the JAMA Journal of Psychiatry, about 321,566 children in the U.S. lost a parent to drug overdose between 2011-21, highlighting a significant increase over the decade.

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This trend underscores the need for supportive measures to assist the children + families affected by such losses.

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The program focuses on increasing foundational literacy skills and English Language proficiency for students in grades 3-5 who are identified as English Language Learners (ELL).

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Check out grantee International House’s after school tutoring program Rising Up, which provides students with a positive setting to share their cultural differences and develop more confidence when speaking English.

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Click through to the link in our bio to learn more about Dr. Keltner’s research and how we believe wonder can transform our community.

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We're looking back fondly on a recent visit from author Dacher Keltner, who engaged in an thoughful discussion about the impact of awe around the globe.

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The @gambrellfdn has a new initiative to invest in Ideas Worth Trying™ and we support embracing awe and the role it plays in creating a great life.

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Try "Coming to Our Senses" by author Jon Kabat-Zinn, who teaches mindfulness and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) around the world.

This offering delves into the connection between mindfulness and our physical and spiritual wellbeing. #ideasworthtrying

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