Every year, Tharesa Lee and the New Bern Area Chamber of Commerce Non-profit Council’s NewBernGIV3 Committee spearheads the Giving Tuesday event as they come together to give thanks! Giving Tuesday is a Global Day of Giving that is celebrated on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving as it kicks off the charitable season of giving. We’re very […] Continue reading 
New Bern Civitan President, Jan Snyder, leapt out of her seat at the recent Civitan International North Carolina District East (NCDE) Convention held in Raleigh, NC, on August 24 – 25 when she heard the Club’s name called for four distinct honors. The NB Club won 2nd Place for its Club Bulletin; 2nd Place for […] Continue reading 
Episode 94 Find out the latest information about our beautiful and happening town of New Bern and Beyond. Beyond, meaning our travels throughout Eastern North Carolina. During this show, New Bern Now’s Podsquad: Lisa Bisbee-Lentz (Greater Good Gallery), Colleen Roberts (City of New Bern), Kathy Morrison (New Bern Historical Society), Susan Moffat-Thomas, and I talked […] Continue reading 
We had a great time visiting with and videoing members of local nonprofits at the New Bern Area Chamber of Commerce today! Tharesa Lee, Chair of the New Bern Area Chamber of Commerce and the Chamber’s Non-profit Council presented this year’s New Bern GIV3 “Time, Talent, Treasures” Initiative. Meet the board members, staff, and volunteers of area […] Continue reading 
In recognition of Nonprofit Month in November…The Small Business Center of Craven Community College Invites you to Join us for the November Nonprofit Series! Workshops are offered at no cost. How to Start a Nonprofit – Wednesday, November 2nd, 6:00 to 9:00 PM, Speaker: Devra Thomas Grant Writing for Nonprofits – Thursday, November 10th, 6:00 […] Continue reading 
The New Bern Woman’s Club rang in the Holiday Season today during their 14th Annual “Holly and Ivy” Holiday Homes Tour! Homeowners and the New Bern Firemen’s Museum opened up their doors and welcomed local residents and visitors to enjoy refreshments and cookies. The ladies of the New Bern Woman’s Club welcomed everyone who entered […] Continue reading 
We are reminded of the good that nonprofits do everyday as we remember so vividly Sandy, the Superstorm and the other storms that hit the Gulf and the East. We remember through giving, volunteering and advocating. So we Celebrate Nonprofit Awareness Month this month and GIVE, ADVOCATE and VOLUNTEER. Submitted by: Tharesa Lee, Neuse River […] Continue reading