Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Thanksgiving Feed A Family
The McNair-Harris Crescent Foundation Partnered the Durham Graduate Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc and Durham Graduate Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc to provide Thanksgiving dinners to 150 families in Durham and Orange County who are food insecure. The majority of the families we serve, receives some type of government assistance.
Toys of Tots / Angel Tree
The McNair-Harris Crescent Foundation partnered with the Marine Toys for Tots of Raleigh, NC for the 2020 Christmas Toy Distribution for 70 children in the Durham and surrounding areas. We also gathered and purchased toys and gifts for single mothers and their children
Christmas Toy Drive
The McNair-Harris Crescent Foundation partnered with the NPHC of Durham NC to provide Christmas toys for less fortunate children in Orange County. We were able to provide over 50 children toys for Christmas during the COVID-19 pandemic
National Night Out
The McNair-Harris Crescent Foundation donated more than 50 book bags, essential school supplies, personal care items, masks, and voter information to minority and lower income citizens of Durham NC. With the support of Durham Public Health Department, we provided COVID information and COVID vaccines. The McNair-Harris Crescent Foundation also partnered with National Night Out, Durham Police Department, and Durham Fire Department to provide interaction with the parents and children during the event to help promote positive community relationships.
Operation School Readiness
The McNair-Harris Foundation donated school supplies and food for their food banks to local elementary and middle schools
Where we work
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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McNair-Harris Crescent Foundation
Board of directorsas of 2/8/2022
Dr. Mark Anthony
McNair-Harris Crescent Foundation
Term: 2019 - 2021
Dr. Richard Moore
McNair-Harris Crescent Foundation
Jamaal Jones
McNair-Harris Crescent Foundation
Jimmie Anderson
McNair-Harris Crescent Foundation
Dr. Mark Neal
McNair-Harris Crescent Foundation
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Not applicable
Organizational demographics
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Leadership
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