A Message from our President
As I reflect upon my first four months in Winston-Salem, I want to personally thank the hundreds of community members who’ve warmly welcomed me to this amazing community.

You’ve given me historical context, deepened my knowledge of our complex challenges and opportunities, and educated me about our essential network of nonprofits and community groups. As we move ahead in 2022, I look forward to engaging with even more community members while continuing to be mindful of the evolving pandemic.

Lastly, I can’t kick off the new year without thanking the generous donors who support our work – we look forward to sharing more metrics as our year-end figures become finalized in the coming weeks. Again, thank you for sharing Winston-Salem with me and my family!
 
In community, 
Current Funding Opportunities
Whether you're a nonprofit, a local educator, or a student seeking higher education, we have ongoing grant and scholarship opportunities you won't want to miss. Help us spread the word, and note that some deadlines are approaching in the coming weeks.
NONPROFITS & COMMUNITY GROUPS
STUDENTS & YOUTH
PUBLIC EDUCATORS
Undesign the Redline Exhibit: Dig Deeper in our New Blog
If you haven't had a chance yet to visit Undesign the Redline at the Central Library, we hope you'll read our new blog post, a conversation between two staff members reflecting on what they've learned and experienced by planning and participating in guided tours with other community members.

The blog post is full of educational resources about redlining maps on a local and national level, and you can digitally explore Winston-Salem's own 1937 redlining map. See whether your neighborhood was deemed favorable or detrimental at the time, whether investment there was encouraged (green) or discouraged (red) or somewhere in between (blue or yellow). Learn how these maps helped create the many challenges that community members in redlined neighborhoods still have today—some 85 years later.

GUIDED TOURS
Due to increases in COVID-19 spread, we've postponed guided tours in January. In the meantime, we encourage you to visit Undesign the Redline on your own, and we hope to be able to offer tours in February.

Check our website for more exhibit information and for updates on future guided tours.
Announcing More than $2 Million in Strategic Investments
FROM JULY TO DECEMBER 2021
Our strategic investments in Forsyth County include grantmaking to Forsyth County nonprofits and community groups and mission-aligned investments in local opportunities that align with our focus areas. All this support is made possible thanks to generous donors to our flexible funds.

In the second half of 2021, we awarded 66 grants totaling more than $2.2 million and made two new investments that align with our mission.

Latest News
We are Hiring:
Join our Team!
Women's Fund Expands Membership Access
If you're passionate about linking charitable resources to action and engaging with diverse donors in the Winston-Salem community, now is your chance to join the Foundation team. We're hiring a Vice President, Development and Donor Services to provide strategic vision for our work with charitable individuals, families, and organizations. Apply by 1/31.
Every woman's voice matters, which is why The Women's Fund has launched a new process for those who want to become a member but don't have the financial resources to do so.

To support this effort, members can now donate the cost of a membership when they join or renew online!
Grants Made to Support Mount Airy Teachers
Meet Our Newest Board Members
The Zach Smith Fund of The Winston-Salem Foundation announced $18,452 in grants to six Mount Airy teachers in December 2021. Funding will support teacher-originated activities in the classroom.

The Zach Smith Fund was created in 2009 with gifts made in memory of Zach Smith from the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation, the Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation, and his family and friends. 
We're excited to welcome Matthew Cullinan, Carol Davis, and Tom Lawson to the Foundation's board of directors, The Winston-Salem Foundation Committee. Read more

We're also appreciative of the leadership of Lucia Marshall, Dr. John McConnell, and Randall Tuttle who rotated off the board in December.
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