Nine local nonprofit organizations have each been awarded $40,000 GlaxoSmithKline IMPACT grants to further their work providing access to health care in the Triangle. The first-time awards are a partnership between the pharmaceutical giant and the Triangle Community Foundation, which provides grants to nonprofits. Groups receiving the grants are: Alliance Medical Ministry Inc.; The Alliance of AIDS Services-Carolina; Diabetes Management Solutions; Family Violence and Rape Crisis Services Inc.; Lucy Daniels Center for Early Childhood; National Society to Prevent Blindness-North Carolina Affiliate; Threshold Inc.; Urban Ministries of Wake County Inc.; and Wake Teen Medical Services Inc.

“These organizations are on the front lines as change agents, working to build stronger and healthier communities,” Mary Linda Andrews, GlaxoSmithKline director of community partnerships, said in a prepared statement.

About the GlaxoSmithKline IMPACT Awards: To qualify for a GlaxoSmithKline IMPACT award, nonprofit organizations must be located in the North Carolina counties of Chatham, Durham, Orange and/or Wake and provide access to healthcare (primary mission); have total annual operating expenses of less than $2.5 million; and have been in existence as an independent 501(c)(3) for at least five years. Organizations are recognized for the success and achievements of their existing overall body of work, not just for new or specific initiatives. A panel of healthcare delivery experts and GlaxoSmithKline representatives determine the winners based on a strong demonstration of ongoing success in providing access to healthcare; commitment to serving people in need; facilitation of healthcare delivery; creative partnerships and policy development; and a solid record of achievement, management and leadership.  For more details on the GlaxoSmithKline IMPACT Awards, please visit http://us.gsk.com and select “Our work with communities,” then “Health Programs,” then “Awards,” and then “RTP region.”

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Triangle Community Foundation is a nonprofit organization that manages $120 million in funds established by individuals, businesses and families. From these funds, we give grants to nonprofit organizations and administer a variety of programs for the community's benefit.  The Foundation currently manages over 740 funds, ranging in size from $10,000 to $10 million, primarily for the benefit of Wake, Durham, Orange and Chatham counties. During the 2008-09 fiscal year, the Foundation granted more than $15 million to nonprofits, schools and community efforts. On average, we distribute more than 10% of our assets each year, raising the total value of grants made since the Foundation’s inception in 1983 to nearly $144 million.  For more information, please visit www.trianglecf.org.