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21 Sep 2021
On September 1, LaTida Smith became the Foundation’s fifth president in our 102-year history. We hope you’ll get to know LaTida a little better by watching her video message to the community below!
youtu.be/kC1JipN2GH0
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10 Aug 2022
If you're a full-time employee for a nonprofit, government agency, or public school and are still paying down your federal student loans, be sure to submit a certification application for Public Service Loan Forgiveness before the 10/... studentaid.gov/announcements… @CCCSForsyth #PSLF
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8 Aug 2022
Are you a nonprofit that serves Forsyth County, North Carolina? Are you seeking support for adaptation, planning, or skill development to better fulfill your mission? If so, you may be eligible for funding from our Capacity Building Grants program!
Wat... wsfoundation.org/grant-seeke…
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19 Jul 2022
Rooted in Race is an interactive virtual exhibit that's been intentionally curated by our community partner, Triad Cultural Arts. This incredible resource is a tool to reflect on school desegregation and efforts to improve outcomes for children here in ... rootedinrace.org
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16 Jul 2022
Have you had a chance to read our 2021 Year-End Report? Check out our website for highlights, including an audio message from our president and board chair, LaTida Smith and Alison Ashe-Card.
Read more: wsfoundation.org/featured/re…
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13 Jul 2022
In our latest Community Matters blog post, Lochlan Downard and Naudia McCoy give their insights into what Youth Grantmakers in Action is all about and why it's important to support youth-led projects in our community.
Check it out at wsfoundation.org/blog/youth-…
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16 Jun 2022
LaTida Smith of @wsfoundation answers: we can expand understanding of who is a #philanthropist, what #giving looks like, and tell a story that feels more immediate to a greater share of people. 2/x
#RebuildingTrust #webinar
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19 May 2022
We're now accepting applications for our Capital Improvement Grants program: wsfoundation.org/capital-gra…
Want to learn more and ask questions? Please join us virtually for an optional information session on Wednesday, June 8 at 12:00 PM via Zoom: wsfoundation-org.zoom.us/j/8…
11 May 2022
There's only ONE WEEK LEFT to apply to join our fall cohort of Youth Grantmakers in Action!
If you know anyone age 15-18 who might be interested in learning about grantmaking and philanthropy, please encourage them to apply by 5/18. wsfoundation.org/strategic-i…
11 Apr 2022
Don't miss this event next week hosted by our grantee partner @Hustle_WS as well at the Center for Private Business.
Register at eventbrite.com/e/black-owned…
4 Apr 2022
Have you checked out @abcforsyth's Data Exchange? ABC is a key partner in our work to close the racial wealth gap. You can use the data exchange to understand more about asset poverty, how it impacts our neighbors, and how things are getting better or w... abcforsyth.org/abc-data-exch…
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26 Mar 2022
With the eviction crisis sweeping our community and housing prices dramatically increasing, many of us want housing that is more equitable, fair, and just.
Join @womensfundws 3/31 at noon to learn more and start taking action. Register now at wsfoundation.org/event/ideas…
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24 Mar 2022
Do you want to gain leadership experience while learning about philanthropy and making grants to youth-led projects? If you're 15–18 years old and live in or attend school in Forsyth County, then you're eligible to join Youth Grantmakers in Action: wsfoundation.org/yga?utm_cam…
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24 Feb 2022
The best day! Thank you to the Zach Smith Grant and the Winston-Salem Foundation for making this happen for our entire 5th grade @MACSchools. Students LOVE the pencil-style styluses and teachers love the engagement! Proud of their work! @wsfoundation #MACSawesome @JodiWilmoth
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15 Mar 2022
.@ForsythFutures is hosting a virtual lunch & learn on April 5 about their research on the Trauma Resilient Community Institutional Assessment. We're looking forward to learning more and hope you'll join us!
Register: eventbrite.com/e/lunch-learn… forsythfutures.org/trc-commu…
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10 Mar 2022
The Investing in Leaders of Color (ILOC) Fellowship is a one-year leadership and capacity-building initiative to acknowledge and support the work of 12 leaders of color who serve communities of color throughout the Carolinas. Fellows will receive up to ... ilocfellowship.org/?utm_camp…
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4 Mar 2022
Check out the #JobOpening for @YMCAofNWNC - President/CEO
Applications due today: phf.tbe.taleo.net/phf01/ats/…
Winston-Salem Fdn. retweeted
Another opportunity to learn and celebrate #blackhistorymonth. Join @bpiofws on a virtual tour of @wsfoundation #undesigntheredline.
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18 Feb 2022
It's the final week to tour the Undesign the Redline Exhibit at Central Library!
We've been honored to partner with so many local organizations to bring Undesign the Redline to Winston-Salem and to offer opportunities to learn more through community ev... wsfoundation.org/undesign?ut…
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11 Feb 2022
Did you know the Foundation provided more than $1.4 million in scholarships to 537 local students last year? Our 2022 process is open & we're recruiting virtual volunteers to help score applications this spring!
Express interest in volunteering by 2/28: forms.wsfoundation.org/21291…
9 Feb 2022
We think @bpiofws said it best: The Winston Weaver fire last week demonstrated that people of color have long been—and continue to be—most likely to live near and be adversely impacted by industrial operations.
"That's not an accident, it's by design."
#Redlining #UndesignWS
6 Feb 2022
Last week's fertilizer plant fire reinforced the reality – rooted in historical racist policies – that low-income residents and people of color remain most vulnerable to industrial hazards. journalnow.com/news/local/pl…
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