Final Week to Tour Redlining Exhibit at Central Library
We've been honored to partner with so many local organizations to bring the Undesign the Redline exhibit to Winston-Salem and to offer opportunities to learn more through community events and guided tours. If you haven't seen the exhibit or would like to visit again, please make time to stop by Forsyth Central Library before the exhibit closes on February 28. Exhibit hours and information can be found on our website.

OPPORTUNITIES TO ENGAGE:

  • Join us for a Virtual Lunch and Engage hosted by our Black Philanthropy Initiative next Tuesday 2/22 at noon
  • Celebrate Freedom Day with Delta Fine Arts and many other community partners this Sunday 2/20
  • Guided tours are back for the final week! Join us through 2/28 to engage in deeper dialog about redlining.
WSF Scholarship Program:
a One-Stop Application
SINCE 1923, people from around the community have joined together to ensure that more local students have the resources to pursue higher education.

We offer a wide range of scholarships for GPA's 2.0 and above, and most can be accessed through our One-Stop Application. This means students are automatically considered for all scholarships for which they're eligible—with just one application! Our first deadline is approaching on March 15, with a final deadline on July 1. Help us spread the word with local students and parents! Learn how to apply.


VOLUNTEER REVIEWERS NEEDED: We're recruiting virtual volunteers to help us read and score applications this spring! If you want to volunteer, please express interest by 2/28.
Current Grant Opportunities
Please share these opportunities with nonprofits or educators you know who may be seeking grant support.
FORSYTH COUNTY NONPROFITS
  • Small Grants for organizations with an annual income of $150,000 or less (apply by 3/1 or the first day of any month)
  • Capacity-Building Grants for activities and projects that enhance nonprofit internal operations (apply by 3/1)

ELKIN NONPROFITS

WILKES COUNTY EDUCATORS
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The January 31 Weaver Fertilizer plant fire has created financial and health challenges for the estimated 6,000 community members who evacuated due to their proximity to the plant. Many community organizations are providing services and financial aid and organizing meetings to support those most impacted. Learn more about how you can help these efforts.
STORIES OF IMPACT

Giving from the Heart: Scholarships

Few people knew the philanthropic side of Gordon Pfefferkorn. A simple man, he eschewed spending money on material things. Instead, he gave his resources to empower countless young people in Forsyth County to further their education with scholarships through the Foundation.

THE WINSTON-SALEM FOUNDATION
751 West Fourth Street, Suite 200, Winston-Salem NC 27101