The Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro

Many of you have reached out to us about how best to support hurricane relief efforts. If you would like to give to and through a regional community foundation that serves specific counties and communities in western North Carolina, you have four options: The North Carolina Community Foundation (NCCF) NCCF serves the entire state with a focus on rural North Carolina. Please visit the map of their 53 affiliate foundations to see which counties in western North Carolina they are providing relief to. https://lnkd.in/eyHTbZGg The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC) CFWNC is supporting relief efforts across 18 counties in western North Carolina. To donate to CFWNC’s relief efforts, visit https://lnkd.in/gkBi3hQf Community Foundation of Henderson County (CFHC) If you would like your support to go to Hendersonville, the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro (CFGG) is working closely with them while they get their disaster relief fund established. In the meantime, please make your contribution to CFGG, and we will forward your donation to CFHC as soon as their fund is up and running. The Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro (CFGG) CFGG is accepting donations to its own emergency fund for disbursement to the three community foundations supporting disaster relief in western North Carolina (NCCF, CFWNC, CFHC). If you would like to give directly to and through CFGG, please click the link below. Under “Special Instructions,” you may indicate which of the three community foundations and specific county to which you would like to direct your donation. For more information on each foundation and directions on giving, please visit https://lnkd.in/etqeTrAh

Connie Leeper, Donor Engagement Manager at Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro, recently participated in Guilford Education Alliance's annual 'Principal for a Day' at The STEM Early College at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University with Principal Cheri Keels! This event allows community members to shadow a principal - or cafeteria worker, bus driver or other staff member, to get a first-hand look at the education in Guilford County. Our schools are growing and expanding with new state-of-the-art buildings, school-based telehealth clinics, and career and technical education (CTE) programs, all of which are giving our students a competitive edge. The STEM Early College at NC A&T, Guilford County Schools second early college opened on the campus of North Carolina A&T State University in August 2012. This facility is designed to serve highly motivated, high-performing students with an interest in science, technology, engineering and math. Connie and the CFGG team thanks Principal Keels for leading our future! #cfgg #community #gso #greensboro #nonprofits #grants #communityfoundation

Congratulations to Joshua Allen, our 2024 Herman and Earline Herbin Scholarship recipient! Joshua graduated from Northwest Guilford High School and plans to attend Appalachian State University to pursue a career in Criminal Justice. We send our well wishes and look forward to seeing what the future holds for you. The Herman and Earline Herbin Scholarship is intended for Guilford County high school seniors. Recipients receive $1,750, which is renewable for up to four years. The scholarship is primarily need-based, but academic standing will be a secondary determining factor. To read more about our scholarships, visit cfgg.org/new-students #cfgg #community #gso #greensboro #nonprofits #grants #communityfoundation

The Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro (CFGG) is in search of a Program Officer - Grants and Initiatives! Working as part of the Grants and Initiatives team, the Program Officer will play a pivotal role in driving our mission to enhance economic opportunities and community well-being in Greensboro, NC. This multifaceted position will lead and oversee our workforce development, affordable housing, and small business initiatives. For more details and to apply, visit cfgg.org/careers #cfgg #community #gso #greensboro #nonprofits #grants #communityfoundation

Guilford Apprenticeship Partners (GAP) will host their Community Nights on October 24th or November 21st! All attendees will have the opportunity to meet with GAP employee partners and discuss the upcoming application cycle. This event is free to attend and no sign up is necessary. For more information, please visit GAPNC.org

Ann Flynt, Director of Guilford Apprenticeship Partners (GAP), recently spoke with FOX8 WGHP and shared exciting news about the 2024-2025 open enrollment period. GAP is a partnership offering high school students an alternative path to attaining a college education for free while also obtaining paid on the job training. Interested in learning more? Join us for GAP Community Nights on October 24th or November 21st, at the Terrace at the Greensboro Coliseum (now called First Horizon Coliseum) from 6PM - 8PM. All attendees will have the opportunity to meet with GAP employee partners and discuss the upcoming application cycle. This event is free to attend and no sign up is necessary. For more information, please visit GAPNC.org #cfgg #community #gso #greensboro #nonprofits #grants #communityfoundation

Congratulations to Damontae Brown, one of our 2024 George Simpkins, Jr. Scholarship recipient! Damontae graduated from Page High School and plans to attend Guilford College to pursue a degree in Sports Management. We send our well wishes and look forward to seeing what the future holds for you. To read more about our scholarships, visit cfgg.org/students #cfgg #community #gso #greensboro #nonprofits #grants #communityfoundation

President of the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro, Walker Sanders, recently spoke with Greensboro News & Record on the importance of investing in the education sector of Guilford County. This November, Guilford County voters have a chance to make a significant investment in our children’s future by voting in support of the fraction of a penny sales tax for educators. This small investment will reap great rewards for our community by helping our local public schools recruit and retain effective teachers and frontline workers. As a community, we overwhelmingly supported two bond referendums in 2020 and 2022 totaling $2 billion for school construction and improvement projects. This referendum is a critical next step and will provide Guilford County Schools with the resources they need to offer competitive salaries and benefits to attract and retain the best teachers for area children. The Community Foundation believes that investing in education is a wise investment in the future of Guilford County. We urge you to learn more about the referendum at salestax4educators.org and vote FOR the sales tax for educators this November. To read the complete story, visit our media page at https://loom.ly/KKkaQKM #cfgg #community #gso #greensboro #nonprofits #grants #communityfoundation

Congratulations to our 2024 Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro grantees! The Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro announces $1.5 million in nonprofit grants to support the Foundation’s focus on eldercare, health and wellness, economic mobility, and cultural vibrancy in the Triad. $1.1 million of these funds will support capital improvements for equipment, facilities, and housing for older adults through the Charles L. “Buddy” Weill Fund (“Weill Fund”), a permanent endowment of the Community Foundation. Elder Care/The Charles L. “Buddy” Weill Fund Tim Rice, chair of the Weill Fund Advisory Committee, says, “Buddy intended that his assets be deployed to improve the care of the elderly in our community. We are building on Buddy’s legacy by supporting five outstanding area nonprofits, helping residents of the Triad live longer, healthier, and more comfortable lives.” This year, Weill Fund grantees include: • Community Housing Solutions ($303,600 over two years) • Kellin Foundation ($500,000 over two years) • Mount Zion Baptist Church of Greensboro (Mt. Zion Development Corporation) ($100,000.00 over two years) • Senior Resources of Guilford ($36,000) • The Servant Center ($250,000 over two years) Cultural Vibrancy The Community Foundation is investing in a culturally vibrant Greensboro where all residents have access to diverse cultural, educational, and natural resources. 2024 grantees include: • Cambodian Cultural Center of North Carolina ($14,000 over two years) • Casa Azul of Greensboro ($40,000 over two years) • Piedmont Blues Preservation Society ($60,000 over two years) • Royal Expressions Contemporary Ballet ($14,000) Economic Mobility The Community Foundation is advancing economic mobility by funding organizations engaged in workforce development and education, small business and entrepreneurship, and access to workforce housing. 2024 grantees include: • Church Worldwide Services Greensboro ($25,000) • National Institute of Minority Economic Development ($60,000 over two years) • SchermCo Foundation ($25,000) • She Built This City ($50,000 over two years) Health and Wellness The Community Foundation recognizes that health and wellness are foundational components of any thriving community and that residents must have the opportunity to age with dignity and access services that foster health and wellness for the whole person. The Community Foundation also funds direct services for uninsured and underinsured populations in Guilford, Randolph, and Rockingham Counties and increases access to fresh, healthy, and nourishing food. 2024 grantees include: • Black Child Development of Greensboro ($10,000) • Children’s Cancer Partners ($15,000) • Organization to Provide Equal Access to Technology ($10,000) • Second Harvest Food Bank ($15,000) • Triad Health Project ($15,000) To learn more about our grantees, visit our blog at https://loom.ly/LqqptsQ

As part of our National Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, the CFGG Equity Team came together to prepare a special lunch inspired by Latin cuisines from different parts of the Americas. Team members Megan Quinones and Martin Acevedo took the lead, cooking up a delicious assortment of authentic dishes that represented their cultural roots. From savory flavors to sweet delights, this meal provided a taste of the rich diversity within the Hispanic and Latinx communities, offering a flavorful journey through the different regions of Latin America. To learn more, visit our blog at https://loom.ly/A8DQXYU #cfgg #community #gso #greensboro #nonprofits #grants #communityfoundation