Stories - Page 2 - Durham Children's Initiative

There is a lot going on at EDCI. Read through our Stories to find out about upcoming events, new programs and services, to hear from EDCI families, and stay up-to-date with our latest news.

April 9, 2019

"Mamás por una mejor educación" wins neighborhood grant

The East Durham Children’s Initiative is extremely proud of and impressed by a group of 10 neighborhood moms awarded a 2019 Neighborhood Matching Grant from the City of Durham. The parents, engaged within the EDCI community and its two-generational programming, will launch their self… Read More

February 13, 2019

Governor Roy Cooper Visits EDCI

Gov. Roy Cooper joins EDCI in support of early childhood outcomes and student success in East Durham. Learn more about his visit to EDCI!

December 7, 2018

Deck the Halls!

Holiday Zone is here, and we've decked the halls! We can't wait to share some holiday cheer with our EDCI families. Thank you to all of our generous donors and volunteers for making this event so magical and merry! Read More

November 15, 2018

Help Our Hive Thrive

Now your contributions can go twice as far in supporting our educational, community-oriented programming. That's a lot of impact for East Durham children and families! Thanks to a generous donor, your gift to the East Durham Children's Initiative will be matched. If you… Read More

October 17, 2018

Grow with us.

Help grow our ecosystem of academic supports for children and families in East Durham. We're excited to share opportunities for every budding volunteer! Sign up now: https://bit.ly/2pOQzXJ Read More

October 12, 2018

We're moving!

Our boxes are packed, and we're excited to move back to 2101 Angier Ave! We'll see everyone bright and early on Tuesday morning. And a huge thank you to Antioch Baptist Church and Pastor Page for our wonderful experiences on Holloway Street. We're so glad that we'll still be neighbors! Read More

September 11, 2018

Hurricane Preparation and Safety

EDCI will be closed on September 13 and 14. We want you to be safe in the impending hurricane. Please review this important safety information. Read More

May 3, 2018

Op-Ed: Building a better future for Durham’s kids

BY SHARON HIRSCH AND DAVID REESE May 02, 2018 06:00 AM Updated May 02, 2018 06:00 AM Original Column published by the the News & Observer As our city undergoes a renaissance, it’s hard not to observe this explosion of development and wonder what awaits futur… Read More

July 20, 2017

EDCI STEAM Summer Camp featured on ABC 11 News

Check out this great profile of EDCI STEAM Summer Camp from ABC 11 News! Read More

June 19, 2017

EDCI Summer Programs Have Begun

Summer is a busy time here for us at EDCI. Our Summer programs kicked off Monday, June 19th; here are some of the programs that are now underway: EDCI Summer Lunch EDCI STEAM Summer Camp EDCI Summer Camp Camp High Hopes Read More

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We're celebrating our eighth year in operation at EDCI. We have a lot to be proud of and a lot to work toward. We invite you to read our Impact Summary.