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Today is #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Many Forsyth County nonprofits are hosting their own Giving Tuesday campaigns — we encourage you to kick off the charitable season by donating local today. Comment with your favorite Winston-Salem nonprofits below to… more info Today is #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Many Forsyth Coun…

Did you miss the luncheon last week? Not to worry! We recorded it just for you to watch in your own time. Watch to learn from our amazing panelists, hear what the Women’s Fund has been up to this year, and celebrate the new grant awards. ?

We’re honored to have been nominated by Novant Health Foundation for the IDEA Award from Association of Fundraising Professionals NC-Triad Chapter. We enjoyed celebrating National Philanthropy Day on Monday with so many inspiring community members!Congratulations to The Winston-Salem Foundation, nominated by Novant Health Foundation, on receiving the IDEA Award. The… more info We're honored to have been nominated by Novant Health Foundation for the IDEA Award from Association of Fundraising Prof…

The YMCA of Northwest North Carolina is a great resource in our community, not only as a place to strengthen your physical fitness, but as a hub for meeting local needs. The organization’s new REACH program is one example, which will provide after-school care, health services, classrooms, a food pantry,… more info The YMCA of Northwest North Carolina is a great resource in our community, not only as a place to strengthen your physic…

We are so excited to share that our staff member, Andrea Hulighan, is among the recipients of the esteemed 40 Under 40 Award! Andrea is an exceptional leader in her work within the Foundation and her work with our Strategic Initiatives (Black Philanthropy Initiative, The Women’s Fund of Winston-Salem, and… more info We are so excited to share that our staff member, Andrea Hulighan, is among the recipients of the esteemed 40 Under 40 A…

LaTida was a guest on this week’s show Future Focus Now, hosted by Chancellor Elwood Robinson of Winston-Salem State University. Check out their conversation as they discuss community leadership, and ideas about building a stronger Winston-Salem: https://fb.watch/9bGTgjw1lp/

If you haven’t yet seen the Undesign the Redline Exhibit on display at Forsyth County Public Library, Winston-Salem, NC, we hope you’ll watch this inside look and get inspired to stop by in-person. We’re excited to share that we’ve extended the exhibit through January 15, 2022 because of public interest…. more info If you haven't yet seen the Undesign the Redline Exhibit on display at Forsyth County Public Library, Winston-Salem, NC,…

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For more than three years now, our staff has worked to strengthen our commitment to racial equity by building our skills, tools, and confidence to advance equity in all aspects of our work. We’re excited to announce our new Community Matters blog and our inaugural post authored by staff members… more info For more than three years now, our staff has worked to strengthen our commitment to racial equity by building our skills…

Project Impact was established in 2016 to provide funding for the district to develop programs and approaches that begin working with children even before they start kindergarten and that continue to work with them to provide the foundation for becoming proficient readers by the end of third grade. This past… more info Project Impact was established in 2016 to provide funding for the district to develop programs and approaches that begin…

18 Springs Community Healing Center is a space dedicated to change, a collaboration between people who work in the healing arts as well as social justice activists. The organization is a grantee partner of ours, using therapy, classes, and group discussions to work toward a more culturally aware community. Learn… more info 18 Springs Community Healing Center is a space dedicated to change, a collaboration between people who work in the heali…

Join us for two community events coming up next week that are intertwined with the Undesign the Redline Exhibit. Learn more at www.wsfoundation.org/undesign Organizers’ Circle: How Racism & Exclusion Contributed to Poverty in Winston-Salem, hosted by Neighbors for Better Neighborhoods Tuesday 11/2 | 12:00 – 2:00 pm via Zoom‍ NBN… more info Join us for two community events coming up next week that are intertwined with the Undesign the Redline Exhibit. Learn m…

There are two great funding opportunities for nonprofits working toward building an inclusive economy in Winston-Salem. Our Transportation to Employment Grants will support community efforts that assist individuals in obtaining family-sustaining wages and in participating in programs that create a pathway for career growth. Apply online by 12/1 or 2/1:… more info There are two great funding opportunities for nonprofits working toward building an inclusive economy in Winston-Salem….

Mount Airy educators are eligible to apply for teaching awards from the Zach Smith Fund held at the Foundation – help us spread the word! The deadline to apply is October 29, 2021 at 5:00 PM. For additional information and to apply online, visit wsfoundation.org/teacher-grants

Guided tours are now available for the Undesign the Redline exhibit! While the exhibit can be self-guided, we know that many visitors learn more by engaging in conversation about key themes and insights. That’s why we’re offering guided tours that anyone is welcome to join. You don’t have to register,… more info Guided tours are now available for the Undesign the Redline exhibit! While the exhibit can be self-guided, we know that…

“What the exhibit is trying to do is make people aware of why our cities are the way they are. They didn’t happen by chance.” – Russell Smith, the Spatial Justice Studio at Winston-Salem State University Read more in the Triad City Beat article: triad-city-beat.com/redlining-exhibit-at-forsyth-county-lib… Learn about the Undesign the… more info “What the exhibit is trying to do is make people aware of why our cities are the way they are. They didn't happen by cha…

“I hope this exhibit creates opportunities for community members, organizations, institutions, whoever, to come together and think about what policies we can put in place to really address [the effects of] redlining. Although redlining is very specific sometimes to houses and businesses … I do think the mindset behind redlining… more info “I hope this exhibit creates opportunities for community members, organizations, institutions, whoever, to come together…

We hope you’ll join us for Black Philanthropy Initiative’s 12th annual fundraiser, All Hands On Deck: Celebrating & Strengthening Our Growing Black Philanthropy Movement! BPI is planning a fun and uplifting virtual celebration that you won’t want to miss. You can register at bpiws.org/register, and BPI is sharing a small… more info We hope you'll join us for Black Philanthropy Initiative's 12th annual fundraiser, All Hands On Deck: Celebrating & Stre…

Bookmarks’ 16th annual Festival of Books is happening throughout the weekend! There are so many incredible events to check out, but we’re sharing two of our favorite picks below. Learn more and register at bookmarksnc.org/festival Book with Purpose: Continuing the Conversation Saturday, 9/25 | 1:45 – 2:30 PM A panel… more info Bookmarks' 16th annual Festival of Books is happening throughout the weekend! There are so many incredible events to che…

On September 1, LaTida Smith became the Foundation’s fifth president in our 102-year history. Our staff, board, and volunteers are excited to have LaTida on board help lead our efforts as we tackle critical work in our community. We know that many of you are excited to meet LaTida to… more info On September 1, LaTida Smith became the Foundation’s fifth president in our 102-year history. Our staff, board, and vol…