Duke Community Affairs

Duke Community Affairs DCA forges purposeful partnerships with our neighbors to improve health and well-being in communities

Since 1990, Durham and Community Affairs has served as a connector of volunteer opportunities for Duke students and employees. In addition to filling the volunteer needs of local schools and non-profits, it also offers a variety of signature programs that connect and strengthen the Duke and Durham communities. The Duke-Durham Neighborhood Partnership was formed in 1996 to formalize Duke's engageme

nt with Durham, with a special focus on the 12 neighborhoods and eight public schools closest to campus. The Partnership works alongside community members to improve quality of life through affordable home ownership, educational achievement, youth outreach, neighborhood safety and quality health care. Those collaborations are driven by input from neighborhood associations, local resident planning conversations, Durham city and county officials, and local school teachers and staff.

08/14/2026
Congratulations to the winners, runners-up, and honorees recognized in this year’s INDY Week Best of the Triangle!And a ...
07/01/2026

Congratulations to the winners, runners-up, and honorees recognized in this year’s INDY Week Best of the Triangle!

And a special shout-out to the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, Sarah P. Duke Gardens, Duke Health &Fitness Center, Duke Integrative Medicine, Duke Health physical therapy, Duke Arts Nelson Music Room, and the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club for making this year's list.

Each of these places contributes to life in Durham and the Triangle in a different way — as spaces for arts and culture, health and wellness, learning, hospitality, reflection, and community connection.

Recognitions like these remind us that strong communities are built through shared places, trusted resources, and relationships. Congratulations to all of this year’s honorees, and thank you to the neighbors, visitors, staff, and partners who make these connections possible.

INDY readers have a tremendous power: To bestow coveted Best of the Triangle stars on the walls, windows, and websites of local businesses and institutions. For two decades, Triangle residents have relied on our reader poll—and the iconic decals winners receive—to find the best of the best in th...

We always love an opportunity to dance with our neighbors!
06/18/2026

We always love an opportunity to dance with our neighbors!

05/28/2026
05/22/2026

Huge congratulations to the DPS Sustainable Schools Coalition for earning 1st place in the national Great School Electrification Challenge! 🎉🌎⚡

Competing against 19 teams from across the country, DPS climate advocates finished Round 3 with more than 1,000 points after a year of organizing, community outreach, and student-led action focused on creating cleaner, healthier, and more energy-efficient schools.

This incredible coalition, made up of students, staff, community members, and partners from seven DPS schools and Duke University, has already helped advocate for a district Climate Action Plan expected to go before the school board in February 2027.

After placing 2nd nationally last year, bringing home the top spot this year is a testament to the power of student voices and community collaboration. DPS and The Bull City is proud of you! 💚

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