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link resources to action, strengthening Forsyth County—now and forever.

2023 Community Meeting

We’re excited to host our annual community gathering in a new format in 2023! Bestselling author and inspiring speaker Heather McGhee will join us on May 8 to take a deep dive into the true cost of racism—not only for people of color, but for everyone. Individual registrations and sponsorships are now being accepted.

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BPI Announces $2 Million Fundraising Campaign

The Black Philanthropy Initiative’s efforts will increase funding support for its annual grantmaking programs as well as provide grantmaking funding for years to come.  BPI is the only local funding initiative that is 100% Black-led and explicitly focused on strengthening and transforming Black communities in Winston-Salem. 

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Giving from the Heart

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

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A Safe Haven of Support

Nestled among 53 acres in Tobaccoville is a place where people of all ages and abilities can achieve wholeness and acceptance. For Laura Pallavicini, it is a magical place. She discovered Riverwood Therapeutic Riding Center in 1999 when, fresh out of UNC-Chapel Hill, she moved to Winston-Salem for work.

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Focusing on Education

Richard and Becky Davis believe in education. “To me education is the key to our success,” says Richard, who believes it generates more opportunities for individuals, not only with work, but also with housing, health, longevity and overall quality of life."

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Our commitment to racial equity

Learn more about how and why the Foundation is applying a racial equity lens to its work in the community—as well as inside its own walls.

Read about our Commitment to Racial Equity

Our focus areas for community investment

Learn how the Foundation is evolving to meet our community’s needs through our Focus Areas.

Read about our Focus Areas