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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…

In case you missed the opening night of Undesign the Redline, you can catch the opening remarks in this video, including a welcome from our new president, LaTida Smith! The exhibit is open now through November 14 at Forsyth County Central Library. Read about programming, community partners, and resources for… more info In case you missed the opening night of Undesign the Redline, you can catch the opening remarks in this video, including…

The Undesign the Redline Exhibit is now on display at Forsyth County Public Library through November 14. Check out this week’s FOX8 Community Foundation segment to see how exploring mistakes of the past can help us create a better future. #undesignws

Digital, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategies are vital to empowering communities and individuals to succeed in the economy—as caregivers, parents, wage earners, and students. The Internet is one of the most powerful tools for education, services, entertainment, research, health, and socialization. Without access to it, communities and individuals are at… more info Digital, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategies are vital to empowering communities and individuals to succeed in the ec…

Have you heard about HandsOn Northwest North Carolina’s Nonprofit Essentials series? There’s still time to sign up for the first session next week: https://ps0077.handsonconnect.org/events This set of ten courses is designed to strengthen the knowledge and skills of nonprofit board members, staff, and volunteers or those pursuing careers in the… more info Have you heard about HandsOn Northwest North Carolina's Nonprofit Essentials series? There's still time to sign up for t…

Our community is grieving after the tragic shooting and loss of life yesterday at Mt. Tabor High School. We’re especially thinking of our students, educators, first responders, and their families amidst what has already been an incredibly difficult school year and time of flux. In moments like these, we are… more info Our community is grieving after the tragic shooting and loss of life yesterday at Mt. Tabor High School. We're especiall…

We’re so excited for the Black Philanthropy Initiative as they launch a brand new website today. Check it out at www.bpiws.org!Hooray! Our brand new website is live! Take a look… www.bpiws.org We’re proud to offer a space for our community to more deeply explore our research, advocac…y, and grantmaking efforts,… more info We're so excited for the Black Philanthropy Initiative as they launch a brand new website today. Check it out at www.bpi…

If you’re passionate about helping students gain access to higher education through scholarships, now is your chance to join the Foundation team! We’re hiring a Program Director, Access to Postsecondary Education to oversee our student aid program and promote access to postsecondary opportunities for local students. Apply online with a… more info If you're passionate about helping students gain access to higher education through scholarships, now is your chance to…

We’re working with community partners to bring Undesign the Redline to Winston-Salem this fall, an exhibit on our deep local and national history of redlining. The interactive curriculum will explore the history of racism and inequality, reflecting how these concepts were compounded by and reflected in 1938 redlining maps. We’ll… more info We're working with community partners to bring Undesign the Redline to Winston-Salem this fall, an exhibit on our deep l…

We had a blast kicking off the 2021 virtual retreat with our newest group of Youth Grantmakers in Action! We asked YGA members break into small groups and answer two questions: 1) How has COVID-19 impacted youth you know? and 2) As we go into the next school year, what… more info We had a blast kicking off the 2021 virtual retreat with our newest group of Youth Grantmakers in Action! We asked YGA…

Next time you’re walking around downtown, be sure to stop by the newly restored ‘Mr. Imagination’s Memory Wall’ on the corner of Fourth and Trade Streets near the WSTA Bus Depot. Artist Gregory Warmack (Mr. Imagination) created the Wall of Peace and Love in 1999 by covering most of the… more info Next time you're walking around downtown, be sure to stop by the newly restored 'Mr. Imagination's Memory Wall' on the c…