In a small ceremony on July 21, the inaugural Ellerbe Creek Hall of Distinction sign was re-installed along the trail between Knox Ave. and Club Blvd., after having been removed to correct an error. Check it out and learn about some of our distinguished neighbors who grew up here.
The installation was the result of research efforts by local historian Algin Holloway and Pubilc History Professor Charles Johnson. It was paid for with a grant awarded by Duke Durham Neighborhood Partnership (DDNP) jointly to TPNA and Ellerbe Creek Watershed Association.
The installation was the result of research efforts by local historian Algin Holloway and Pubilc History Professor Charles Johnson. It was paid for with a grant awarded by Duke Durham Neighborhood Partnership (DDNP) jointly to TPNA and Ellerbe Creek Watershed Association.
This fall we once again have an opportunity to apply for a neighborhood grant from DDNP. With these grants, Duke hopes to empower neighborhood associations, addressing quality of life issues and interests. To be eligible for a grant, a project must fall into one or more of the following categories: Equity and Justice, Health and Safety, Education, Neighborhood Communication Tools, People First Development, Respect and Preserve History. Duke will award up to $2,500 to each neighborhood for projects that are driven by the neighborhood association, and possibly more for a project in collaboration with another neighborhood or local non-profit.
The deadline for grant applications is 1/31/23. Projects must be completed by May 2023.
Contact Karalyn Colopy (karalyncolopy@gmail.com) if you have a potential project in mind and would like to help with the application.
