This spring, 168 Golden LEAF Scholars from rural counties are graduating from North Carolina colleges and universities. Many of these students have plans to return

During Golden LEAF’s strategic planning process, the Golden LEAF Board identified gaps in available funding to support site development necessary to attract businesses, especially in

Kaitlyn Kornegay, Golden LEAF External Affairs Intern, contributed to this article Golden LEAF supports workforce projects that increase the number of qualified individuals with skills

Name: Kaitlyn Kornegay County from: Lenoir County Current County: Edgecombe County College: N.C. Central University (August 2019-December 2023) Year in School: Graduate Areas of Study:

The Golden LEAF Board of Directors awarded $8,097,006 in funding to support scholarships for students to attend North Carolina community colleges, the Flood Mitigation Grant

Name: Jala Hill County from: Washington County Current County: Martin County Current College Attending/ Years Attended: East Carolina University (2024-2025) Year in School: Junior Areas

By Kaitlyn Kornegay, Golden LEAF External Affairs Intern Golden LEAF Scholarship alumna Taylor Lugo grew up in Washington County, between Plymouth and Roper. Lugo still

At the February meeting, the Golden LEAF Board of Directors awarded $8,510,465 to support 13 projects through the Community-Based Grants Initiative in the Piedmont-Triad Prosperity

On March 4, 2024, Golden LEAF Foundation welcomed Kathy Ktul as a new Program Associate. “We are excited for Kathy to join the Golden LEAF

At the February meeting, the Golden LEAF Board of Directors awarded $8,510,465 to support 13 projects through the Community-Based Grants Initiative in the Piedmont-Triad Prosperity