Latest News
January 25, 2023
Announcing more than $1.1 Million in Community Grants in the Second Half of 2022
We're excited to announce 60 Community Grants totaling $1,188,402 from July through December 2022, made possible by community members who support the Foundation’s flexible grantmaking funds.
January 25, 2023
Announcing more than $1.1 Million in Community Grants in the Second Half of 2022
We're excited to announce 60 Community Grants totaling $1,188,402 from July through December 2022, made possible by community members who support the Foundation’s flexible grantmaking funds.
January 25, 2023
More than $1.3 Million in Grants Awarded to Advance Equity in Education and Build an Inclusive Economy
The Foundation made 24 grants totaling $1,362,259 in the second half of 2022 in support of its two focus areas for community investment: Building an Inclusive Economy and Advancing Equity in Education.
January 25, 2023
More than $1.3 Million in Grants Awarded to Advance Equity in Education and Build an Inclusive Economy
The Foundation made 24 grants totaling $1,362,259 in the second half of 2022 in support of its two focus areas for community investment: Building an Inclusive Economy and Advancing Equity in Education.
January 16, 2023
Announcing New Staff and Board Members
Join us in welcoming our newest staff and board members!
January 16, 2023
Announcing New Staff and Board Members
Join us in welcoming our newest staff and board members!
January 9, 2023
Black Philanthropy Initiative Requests Video Proposals for Impact Grants Program
Grant funding is available for organizations with budgets under $150,000 that support issues impacting Black communities in Forsyth County.
January 9, 2023
Black Philanthropy Initiative Requests Video Proposals for Impact Grants Program
Grant funding is available for organizations with budgets under $150,000 that support issues impacting Black communities in Forsyth County.
December 22, 2022
BPI Announces $90,000 in Building an Inclusive Economy Grants in a Record Grantmaking Year
These awards bring BPI’s 2022 grantmaking total to $241,000, surpassing its record-breaking grantmaking total in 2021.
December 22, 2022
BPI Announces $90,000 in Building an Inclusive Economy Grants in a Record Grantmaking Year
These awards bring BPI’s 2022 grantmaking total to $241,000, surpassing its record-breaking grantmaking total in 2021.
November 28, 2022
The Women’s Fund Announces 2022 Grant Recipients and Passes $2 Million in Grantmaking
The Women’s Fund of Winston-Salem awarded ten grants totaling $139,000, surpassing $2 million in grant support to organizations working to improve the lives of women and girls in Forsyth County.
November 28, 2022
The Women’s Fund Announces 2022 Grant Recipients and Passes $2 Million in Grantmaking
The Women’s Fund of Winston-Salem awarded ten grants totaling $139,000, surpassing $2 million in grant support to organizations working to improve the lives of women and girls in Forsyth County.
November 9, 2022
Staff News & Transitions
Sharing news of promotions for Eric Freeman and Anna Brewer, announcing our new Director, People and Culture, and sharing bittersweet news of Brittney Gaspari's departure.
November 9, 2022
Staff News & Transitions
Sharing news of promotions for Eric Freeman and Anna Brewer, announcing our new Director, People and Culture, and sharing bittersweet news of Brittney Gaspari's departure.
November 9, 2022
Foundation Announces more than $1.7 Million in Scholarships to Local Students
We're pleased to announce scholarship totals for the 2022-2023 academic year: more than $1.7 million has been awarded to 646 students seeking post-secondary education in North Carolina, the Southeast, and beyond.
November 9, 2022
Foundation Announces more than $1.7 Million in Scholarships to Local Students
We're pleased to announce scholarship totals for the 2022-2023 academic year: more than $1.7 million has been awarded to 646 students seeking post-secondary education in North Carolina, the Southeast, and beyond.
September 29, 2022
Supporting Hurricane Ian Relief Efforts
Our prayers go out to the communities impacted by Hurricane Ian. We know that many in our area would like to help those who have been impacted by this natural disaster.
September 29, 2022
Supporting Hurricane Ian Relief Efforts
Our prayers go out to the communities impacted by Hurricane Ian. We know that many in our area would like to help those who have been impacted by this natural disaster.
September 20, 2022
Black Philanthropy Initiative Requests Proposals for Fall Inclusive Economy Grants Program
BPI is accepting proposals that will build economic empowerment for Black households.
September 20, 2022
Black Philanthropy Initiative Requests Proposals for Fall Inclusive Economy Grants Program
BPI is accepting proposals that will build economic empowerment for Black households.
August 24, 2022
Announcing more than $1.2 Million in Community Grants in the First Half of 2022
The Foundation committed $1,279,838 toward 44 Community Grants in the first half of 2022.
August 24, 2022
Announcing more than $1.2 Million in Community Grants in the First Half of 2022
The Foundation committed $1,279,838 toward 44 Community Grants in the first half of 2022.
August 24, 2022
Foundation Awards more than $660,000 in Grants to Advance Equity in Education and Build an Inclusive Economy
The Foundation announces that 15 grants totaling $669,050 were committed in the first half of 2022 to support its two focus areas for community investment: Building an Inclusive Economy and Advancing Equity in Education.
August 24, 2022
Foundation Awards more than $660,000 in Grants to Advance Equity in Education and Build an Inclusive Economy
The Foundation announces that 15 grants totaling $669,050 were committed in the first half of 2022 to support its two focus areas for community investment: Building an Inclusive Economy and Advancing Equity in Education.
August 24, 2022
Staff Promotions and Upcoming Retirement Announced
The Foundation announces that Andrea Hulighan has been promoted to a new position, Vice President, Strategy and Culture, Shamika Starke has been promoted to Director, Strategic Initiatives, and Lisa Purcell, the Foundation’s Executive Vice President, has made plans to retire at the end of 2022.
August 24, 2022
Staff Promotions and Upcoming Retirement Announced
The Foundation announces that Andrea Hulighan has been promoted to a new position, Vice President, Strategy and Culture, Shamika Starke has been promoted to Director, Strategic Initiatives, and Lisa Purcell, the Foundation’s Executive Vice President, has made plans to retire at the end of 2022.
June 30, 2022
Meet our New Vice President, Development and Donor Services
Join us in welcoming Sheila Virgil to our staff as our new Vice President, Development and Donor Services.
June 30, 2022
Meet our New Vice President, Development and Donor Services
Join us in welcoming Sheila Virgil to our staff as our new Vice President, Development and Donor Services.
June 9, 2022
The Women’s Fund Announces 2022 Grants Program
The Women’s Fund of Winston-Salem is now accepting grant applications focused on building economic security for those who identify as women and girls in Forsyth County.
June 9, 2022
The Women’s Fund Announces 2022 Grants Program
The Women’s Fund of Winston-Salem is now accepting grant applications focused on building economic security for those who identify as women and girls in Forsyth County.
July 20, 2021
Announcing $1,018,450 in Community Grants in the First Half of 2021
We're excited to announce 41 Community Grants totaling $1,018,450 to support nonprofits in Forsyth County.