Tag: The Winston-Salem Foundation
We were honored to attend Goodwill Industries of Northwest NC Recognition Banquet earlier this month, where our program officer Sandra Fishel-Booth accepted a Community Impact Award on behalf of the Foundation. Congrats to all of the award recipients, and to Goodwill for such a wonderful event!Goodwill’s annual Recognition Banquet celebrates… more info We were honored to attend Goodwill Industries of Northwest NC Recognition Banquet earlier this month, where our program…
Today is #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving back to the community. Many Forsyth County nonprofits are hosting their own Giving Tuesday campaigns — we encourage you to kick off the charitable season by donating local today!
If you want to play an integral role in advancing our work across the community, now is your chance! We’re currently seeking applications for new positions. Visit https://www.wsfoundation.org/careers to learn more and apply.
Our team had a great time getting a behind-the-scenes tour of the new Kaleideum campus last week! We can’t wait for this incredible community space to open in early 2024.
Exciting opportunity for recent grantees! Join a 4-month learning cohort to support and strengthen your racial equity work. A small and diverse group of nonprofit organizations and participants will be selected to work with the consulting firm Seeds of Change. Learn more and apply now! https://www.wsfoundation.org/l…/collective-capacity-building
We are honored to celebrate the 100th anniversary of our student aid program. Did you know our first student aid fund was established in October 1923? Throughout this anniversary year, we’ll be highlighting stories of inspiring students and donors who are making a difference in Winston-Salem and beyond. Follow along… more info We are honored to celebrate the 100th anniversary of our student aid program. Did you know our first student aid fund wa…
Thanks to all who joined us at our Legacy Society event last week!
The Winston-Salem Black Chamber of Commerce aims to develop and grow Black enterprises that are profitable and sustainable. “We do this number one because we are passionate about helping folks, we’re passionate about seeing entrepreneurs not just get the doors open but keep the doors open,” says Calvin Patterson, President… more info The Winston-Salem Black Chamber of Commerce aims to develop and grow Black enterprises that are profitable and sustainab…
Exciting things are happening with our Youth Grant Makers in Action! Last week’s meeting was a huge success, with lots of bonding and progress made on their request for proposals. Stay tuned for updates on the upcoming grant application cycle!
Check out this inspiring story from our annual report! Mi Casa, a grantee of The Women’s Fund, offers little-to-no-cost legal services. On any given day, their clients could be seeking assistance in applying for citizenship, filing a tax return, or finding a job. Learn more: https://www.wsfoundation.org/stories/mi-casa
We had a great time at our Forsyth County Teacher Grants Recognition Dinner! It was a night filled with appreciation for our teachers and their innovative projects. We are grateful for the dedication and hard work of Forsyth County teachers. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of… more info We had a great time at our Forsyth County Teacher Grants Recognition Dinner! It was a night filled with appreciation for…
Take a quick look into our annual report! Find out more about our donors, grantees, and past events by visiting www.wsfoundation.org/featured/2023-report
We’re thrilled and honored to share the release of our Black Philanthropy Initiative’s second community research report: The Intersectionality of Black Life and Being. Learn more at www.bpireport.orgOur report: The Intersectionality of Black Life and Being, is live! We’d like to thank Action4Equity and Forsyth Futures for their partnership in… more info We’re thrilled and honored to share the release of our Black Philanthropy Initiative’s second community research report:…
We had a fantastic morning volunteering at Mixxer Community Maker Space. Thank you to HandsOn Northwest North Carolina for coordinating this opportunity for us! Discover the classes and membership options at www.wsmixxer.org.
City With Dwellings is taking a nontraditional approach to ending homelessness one person at a time because Ruth Cole Burcaw, the Executive Director says the solution isn’t one-size-fits-all. “What works for Bob might not work for Joe and vice versa, so we work hard to provide solutions that are personalized… more info City With Dwellings is taking a nontraditional approach to ending homelessness one person at a time because Ruth Cole Bu…
The Foundation’s communications team had a great time at the Communications retreat hosted by the North Carolina Network of Grantmakers! It was a fantastic learning opportunity to connect with other organizations to share strategies and experiences. #Networking #Communications
Join us in welcoming Christy Van Nostrand to our team as Accounting Associate! She will be responsible for managing gift receipts, grant disbursements, and account reconciliation. To learn more about Christy, please visit: https://www.wsfoundation.org/…/announcing-new-staff-septemb…
Please be sure to attend this event hosted by Digital Bridges Forsyth tomorrow from 1 – 6pm! Learn how this organization is making a difference in our community and sign up for free laptop and computer training. Don’t miss out!
We’re thrilled to share our 2023 Report to the Community, Building Meaningful Community Connections. Discover how we’re working together to create a stronger and more resilient community for everyone. Learn about our donors, grantees, past events, and ways to partner with us. https://issuu.com/…/wsf-23-00119_annual_report_year_in_revi…
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