On Labor Day afternoon (Sept. 2 from 2 to 6 p.m.), we’re hosting a concert fundraiser at the beautiful Pluck Farm! A second annual event, the Labor Day Concert for Living Wages will be fun for the whole family: Enjoy games, an 18-hole disc golf course, gorgeous scenery, and delicious cuisine from food trucks. […]
Dr. Shaina Holman, who moved to Chapel Hill as a teen and attended East Chapel Hill High School, always pictured herself in a career related to medicine or research. When she went to Duke University, she thought about becoming a surgeon, knowing she is good with her hands. But she wasn’t too keen on the […]
Our first Chili Cook-Off on April 28 was truly a community collaboration and a big win for fair wages. We heard over and over how each chili was amazing – all had incredible flavor and the offerings represented quite a variety. Pro contestants: Kelby Grubbs – Pantana Bob’s; Alexis Lawson – Chef Lex; Vimala Rajendran – Vimala’s Curryblossom […]
Step into My Muses Card Shop on Main Street in the heart of Carrboro, and you’ll probably notice that you immediately feel a sense of calm come over you. Your shoulders will relax a bit, and your mood will lighten as you peruse the bespoke merchandise. Abhi Sivadas opened My Muses in December 2019. When he […]
Our thanks to 97.9 FM WCHL for spreading the word about our recently certified living wage employers. Have a listen the short clips below to learn more about these businesses and organizations – and please support them as you can! Elysian Fields Farm Law Offices of Amos Tyndall Ballet School of Chapel Hill Transplanting Traditions […]
At Orange County Living Wage, we are committed to supporting certified living wage businesses and organizations by offering resources and assistance that may not be readily available. We are dedicated to understanding the specific needs and challenges of the local economy, offering personalized support and resources to address your concerns. Through workshops, networking events, and […]
Get ready to fire up your taste buds! In the spirit of camaraderie and culinary excellence, the Orange County Living Wage’s Chili Cook-Off fundraiser invites participants and attendees alike to savor a diverse array of tantalizing chili recipes crafted by talented cooks from across the community. Whether you’re a seasoned chili aficionado or simply looking […]
Starting April 1, 2024, Orange County Living Wage will implement a new application fee to support the staff and infrastructure necessary to maintain and expand our programming. The fee structure: Employers with 0-9 employees: $50 Employers with 10-49 employees: $100 Employers with 50 or more employees: $200 Employers will pay the fee at the time […]
Humble Umbel Farm, located outside of Hillsborough, may only have two acres of land in production – but the team makes the most of it, to say the least. “We grow pretty intensively,” says the farm’s co-owner Anna Alexandre. As their website explains, they are “going for maximum nutrition on minimum acreage.” They flip beds […]
Tammy LeMoine was very involved with the PTA as her children attended Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools. As she contemplated the components of the area’s excellent school system, with computers provided as well as social services for those in need of access, she wondered: For students with limited resources, what happens when all of that goes […]