Announcing our 2022-2023 Scholarship Recipients
Thanks to generous donors, we were able to award more than $1.7 million in post-secondary scholarship awards for the 2022-2023 academic year — another record-breaking year! This funding is currently helping 646 local students attend community colleges, colleges, and universities in North Carolina and beyond.


Given the significant student loan debt carried by so many students, having scholarship support goes a long way to help. If you’re interested in supporting these efforts, we welcome donations from the public, or you can email us to learn more about setting up a scholarship fund. We estimate that more than 17,000 students have been assisted since the Foundation's Student Aid program was established in 1923!
Staff News
Recent Staff Promotions
We’re pleased to announce two staff promotions: Eric Freeman (far left) to Accounting Manager in our Finance department, and Anna Brewer (middle left) to Program Associate on our Community Investment team.  

Welcoming our new Director, People and Culture
In mid-November Lissa Cheek (middle right) joins the Foundation as our Director, People and Culture, filling a critical new role during an exciting time of organizational growth. Lissa will direct our human resources area and design a people-centered environment that aligns with our mission, vision, and values. 

Brittney Gaspari Leaving WSF
Today we share the bittersweet news that Brittney Gaspari (far right) will leave the Foundation at the end of December to pursue a role with the new Emergent Learning Community Project. On staff since 2004 and currently serving as Vice President, Community Investment, she has led a large team supporting local nonprofits through partnerships and grantmaking and helped develop the Foundation's inclusive economy and educational equity focus areas.

More Foundation News & Events
We're Hiring!
Our Community Investment team is seeking a Grants Manager to support our grantmaking programs by managing databases and providing administrative assistance. Help us spread the word! Applications are due by 5:00 PM on Monday, November 28. Learn more

Join us for The Women's Fund Luncheon next week
There's still time to purchase tickets for the Fund's 17th Annual Luncheon Celebration: next Wednesday, November 16 at the Benton Convention Center. Register now

Recent Events
Our Black Philanthropy Initiative hosted a successful 13th annual fundraiser in October, announcing a 3-year, $2 million campaign to ensure grantmaking dollars now and forever. Watch the campaign kick off video to learn more.

We are so thankful to everyone who attended opening day of the Rooted in Race Pop-Up Exhibit on October 29 to hear remarks from LaTida Smith, Triad Cultural Arts staff, and other community members! We’re honored to support this important project and hope you’ll visit the exhibit before it ends on November 12. Learn more
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