Creative Solutions for Local Transportation Challenges |
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WE BELIEVE THAT ALL Forsyth County residents should have access to efficient and affordable transportation so they can buy healthy food, receive essential healthcare, and obtain and maintain good employment. To support this effort, the Foundation recently announced six grants totaling $169,600 for creative solutions to local transportation challenges.
These grants were made using participatory grantmaking, which means that instead of grant decisions being made by our staff, they were made primarily by a community committee comprised of residents with lived experience and those with expertise in local transportation issues. We're committed to listening, learning, and leading alongside those who are directly impacted, so together we can disrupt inequities, reduce barriers, and strengthen our community.
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Jonathan Halsey is returning to the Foundation in April in the role of Philanthropic Advisor. He will be working closely with donors, professional advisors, and nonprofits on new fund development, engaging charitable partnerships, and building diverse relationships. Jonathan worked at WSF for 11 years before serving as managing director at EmcArts for almost three years. We’re excited to have him back!
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Wendy H. Brenner joined The Winston-Salem Foundation Committee in January. An active community volunteer, she has served on many nonprofit boards including Second Harvest Food Bank, Piedmont Craftsmen, The Women’s Fund of Winston-Salem, and Temple Emanuel. Please join us in welcoming Wendy to our governing board!
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Black Philanthropy Initiative Announces Impact Grants |
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THE BLACK PHILANTHROPY INITIATIVE announced $7,000 in Impact Grants during Black History Month in February. BPI’s Impact Grants are investments in a variety of programs, projects, and initiatives supporting Forsyth County’s Black communities.
Robert Leak III, BPI’s Grants Committee Chair, notes, “We're grateful to be able to invest in Black-led organizations and communities of color. These grants provide an opportunity for groups to invest in their local community and create an impactful story for others to share.”
Learn more about Impact Grants and contribute to this work at bpiws.org.
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Our Remote Work Continues |
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MOST OF THE FOUNDATION'S STAFF are still working remotely, and we will continue to monitor the state’s health progress and vaccination rollouts before we decide when our offices will reopen. In the meantime, our work continues as always, and we look forward to gathering together as a staff and as a community in the future.
We will continue to provide updates as new information becomes available; please feel free to contact our staff as needed.
At this point in time, we also anticipate that The Burress Family Center for Philanthropy will remain closed at least through early summer. We appreciate your understanding as we strive to keep staff and community members as safe and healthy as possible.
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Winston-Salem Campaign Coordinating Committee Closes |
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Nonprofits: Expanded Capacity-Building Grants for DEI Work |
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The Campaign Coordinating Committee (CCC) served the community for over four decades by reviewing and scheduling large fundraising campaigns for Forsyth County nonprofits. After evaluating feedback from local donors and nonprofits, the CCC decided to close out the Committee and its work as of March 2021. Learn more
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To show our support for learning opportunities that can strengthen efforts to build racial equity, nonprofits are now able to have two Capacity-Building Grants open concurrently if one of the grants is for diversity, equity, and inclusion training or coaching. Please reach out to our staff with questions or ideas! Learn more
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Forsyth County Teacher Grants Announced |
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WE'RE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE our 2021 Forsyth County Teacher Grants for professional development for K-12th grade teachers in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools. Almost $14,000 was granted to 14 local teachers who will bring their learning back to enrich their classrooms. Learn more
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Women's Fund Conversations Inspire Action |
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What does economic security for women and girls look like? How do we move past talking about disparities and collectively take action?
These are some of the questions discussed in the Fund's three-part Through A Gender Lens: Virtual Community Conversations. More than 100 women have participated so far to learn more about the 2020 Gender Lens report and identify ways to advocate for change. The last conversation is coming up April 14 at noon, be sure to register online if you plan to attend!
The Fund has also launched a new membership survey to identify members' strengths and determine ways to grow and move forward as an organization. If you support the Fund or are simply interested in their work, please share your perspective by April 4.
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Second Scholarship Round Closes July 1 |
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Become a Youth Grantmaker in Action |
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Applications for financial need-based scholarships are due by July 1. No matter a student's GPA, high school, or the college they plan to attend, we likely have an opportunity for which they’re eligible to apply. Learn more
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Do you know a high school student who would like to gain leadership experience through grantmaking? Our Youth Grantmakers in Action are seeking new participants for the 2021-2022 year! Learn more and apply online by May 7.
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– Congratulations to BPI board member, Tiffany Tate, who was featured in Forbes last week; the article highlights her recommendations for powerful, practical strategies that workplace leaders can implement to shatter systemic glass ceilings and make space for Black women to succeed in the workplace.
– Winston-Salem's City Council is considering proposing a resolution to acknowledge and apologize for past discriminatory policies and the destruction of Black neighborhoods caused by urban renewal projects. We support this as a first step in making amends to local Black communities. Read the W-S Journal article
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