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In Durham, Police Will No Longer Be the Only First Responders for Mental Health Emergencies

Police are often tasked with handling welfare checks and calls that need a clinical approach, like those involving substance abuse and people who are unsheltered. FUSE is supporting...

Connecting Home Buyers with Down Payment Assistance

The City of Durham offers generous down payment assistance to low- and moderate-income households seeking to purchase their first home, but many eligible residents are unaware of or not utilizing this opportunity. The FUSE Executive Fellow will spearhead a comprehensive outreach strategy, encompassing data-driven marketing campaigns, targeted community engagement, and...

Water Management Energy Efficiency

This project focuses on creating a recommendation and implementation plan for the City of Durham, NC, Water Management Department (DWM) to utilize its Water Treatment and Water Reclamation Facilities to reduce energy use and maintain the affordability of our services to our citizens. The FUSE Executive Fellow will work with...

Sustainable Communities Through Green Investments and Environmental Resilience

These Fall 2023 Executive Fellows are supporting Dekalb County, Guilford County, the City of Jackson, the City of Jacksonville, the City of New Orleans, and the City of Durham by increasing their climate resilience, advancing economic and workforce development, strengthening...

Spring 2023 Cohort is Ready to Leverage Their Experience to Create Equitable Systems Change in Communities

FUSE is thrilled to welcome out new Spring 2023 Cohort! The 11 FUSE Executive Fellows, each bringing their own unique set of background and skill sets, are eager to put their years of professional experience to support innovative solutions across...

Beechwood Cemetery — a historic public cemetery in Durham — is quickly running out of space

Story originally published in ABC11. DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) — A historic public cemetery in Durham is running out of space but work is underway to solve the problem. Traveling...

Fresh Perspectives Unlock Creative Wealth-Building Solutions in Cities Across America

Most Americans live in cities; in fact, almost 90% of us will be city residents by 2050. Yet, every community is different and requires locally relevant solutions to the challenges...

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