BLOOMING TOGETHER AT THE WOMEN TO WOMEN LUNCHEON | |
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We had an amazing experience at Women to Women's 14th annual luncheon on March 14, 2024!
We would like to extend a congratulations to the deserving recipients of the 2023 W2W grants: Diaper Bank of NC; Community Housing Solutions; BackPack Beginnings; YWCA of Greensboro; UNCG Center for New North Carolinians; Guilford Backpack Ministry; Guilford Community Care Network - Guilford Adult Health. Your work is invaluable in supporting women and children across Guilford County.
Women to Women is immensely grateful for your unwavering support, which enabled the expansion of their grant pool for the upcoming year. Through contributions, sponsorships, table/ticket sales, and donations, we are delighted to announce that over $70,000 was raised for the W2W grant pool for 2024. Every contribution, regardless of size, brings us closer to making a significant impact on women in our community.
Want to learn more about Women to Women of Greensboro and the 14th Annual Celebration Luncheon? Watch their FOX 8 spotlight here.
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2024 GRANT CYCLE IS OPEN! | |
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The Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro’s 2024 Grant Cycle is now open. Applications are accepted through the online grant portal and must be submitted electronically by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15th, 2024. Visit our Online Grant Portal to view our eligibility requirements.
All applicants must have a log-on credential in order to access, store, and submit their application, grant report, and other grant information.
In 2024, the Community Foundation will focus on providing grants to nonprofits that demonstrate outcomes and impact in the following areas:
Health and Wellness- At the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro, we recognize that health and wellness is a foundational component of any thriving community. With that, we recognize that residents must have the opportunity to age with dignity and have access to services which foster health and wellness for the whole person. The Community Foundation is particularly interested in funding the following:
- Capital cost, capital expansions, or capital equipment for eldercare facilities throughout Greensboro.
- Direct services for uninsured and underinsured populations in Guilford, Randolph, and Rockingham County.
- Increased access to fresh, healthy, and nourishing food in Guilford County.
Cultural Vibrancy- A culturally vibrant Greensboro is a community where all residents have access to diverse cultural, educational, and natural resources. Our region’s vibrant culture is built upon inclusive community dialogue and civic engagement in its various forms. The Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro is particularly interested in funding organizations which bolster cultural vibrancy through:
- Increasing access to and appreciation for the arts, cultural opportunities, and natural assets such as parks, especially for students and residents at or below the federal poverty line in Guilford County
- Investing in cultural education and events that appeal to diverse and multi-generational audiences in Guilford County
- Facilitating dialogue and community engagement that deepen understanding among and between Greensboro’s diverse communities and cultures in Guilford County
Economic Mobility- For residents to become economically mobile, they must have a strong economic foundation. With that, the Community Foundation is committed to funding organization’s whose work encompasses the following:
- Workforce Development and Education
- Small Business and Entrepreneurship
- Access to Workforce Housing
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CONGRATULATIONS ADHVIKA SRI KARTHINK!
Senator Kay Hagan Scholarship recipient
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Congratulations to Adhvika Sri Karthik, the Senator Kay Hagan Scholarship recipient!
The Senator Kay Hagan Scholarship was created by Women to Women of Greensboro to honor Senator Kay Hagan who served in the US Senate from 2009 - 2015. The scholarship is intended for a graduating female high school senior who shares Kay's passion for community, civic leadership, and assisting others to make a difference in the world. This $1,000 scholarship is renewable for up to four years.
Adhvika is beginning her freshman year at Harvard University where she plans to earn a degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology on the Pre-Dental track with a secondary in Economics. We send our well wishes and look forward to seeing what the future holds! Women to Women is so proud of you!
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TEEN GRANTMAKING COUNCIL AWARDS 2024 GRANT RECIPIENTS | |
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Teen Grantmaking Council (TGC) provides an opportunity for high school age youth across Greater Greensboro to gain leadership experience, meet area youth, voice opinions, and make a difference by making grants to youth-led projects that address community issues.
This year, TGC accepted proposals for youth-led projects which focused on domestic violence, access to healthcare and mental health, schools, and food insecurity in Guilford County. Each project's youth representative was interviewed by TGC members to gain a better understanding of their program. We are proud to announce the 2024 Teen Grantmaking Council grantees:
• Food Pantry Launch - BSI-Greensboro
• Summer Enrichment program - Youth Behavior Helper
• Teen Music Camp - The Music Academy of North Carolina
• Kitchen Remodel at My Sister Susan's House - Youth Focus Inc
• Vegging Out Our Garden - A Bennett College Green Team Project
The Foundation’s Teen Grantmaking Council 2024-2025 Membership Application opens on Wednesday 15th, 2024. In the meantime, we are encouraging high schoolers who are interested in applying to complete our Teen Grantmaking Council Interest Form. Those who complete this form will be contacted by email on the day applications go live and will receive reminders to apply throughout the application process. The Teen Grantmaking Council enables students from across greater Greensboro to come together and discuss issues impacting teens in our community, learn about philanthropy, and engage in participatory grantmaking. To be eligible for the Teen Grantmaking Council, students must be a resident of Guilford County attending high school during the 2024-2025 academic year.
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CFGG IS FAMILY FORWARD NC CERTIFIED | |
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At Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro, we are committed to the health and well-being of our employees and their families. That’s why we were recently designated as a Family Forward NC Certified Employer through Family Forward NC.
Family Forward NC, an initiative of the nonprofit North Carolina Early Childhood Foundation (NCECF), qualifies employers that offer policies and practices that support the health and well-being of working families and children using NCECF’s Pathways to Grade-Level Reading Measures of Success and Action Framework and guidance from medical and early childhood organizations across NC and the country. Check the full FOX8 feature on our new certification.
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PUBLIC ART ENDOWMENT MEETS UP! | |
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Public Art Endowment would like to extend a special thank you to Jane and Richard Levy for hosting a wonderful Trustee engagement event at their home on April 18th, 2024! Trustees were given an update on current and upcoming Public Art Endowment projects and Jane shared about the family’s art collection and the legacy of her father, Edward Loewenstein. Photography for the event was captured by Him & Her Photography.
If you’d like to learn more about the Public Art Endowment and how you can get involved, contact Cheryl Stewart at cstewart@cfgg.org or Sarah Britt at sbritt@cfgg.org
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Candid is a nonprofit that provides the most comprehensive data and insights about the social sector. They envision a social sector capable of tackling the critical challenges and opportunities of our time.
Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro is proud to hold their Gold seal of transparency. Seals give funders insights into your organization, enabling educated grant giving decisions.
Learn more about Candid by visiting Candid.org.
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GUILFORD APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM KICKS OFF! | |
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Guilford Apprenticeshop Program is excited to announce that 59 students will begin their GAP pre-apprenticeship this summer in the following career pathways: accounting, advanced manufacturing, automotive, HVAC, information technology, machining, mechatronics, pharmacy technician, and supply chain and logistics.
Congratulations to these amazing students who were selected for this super competitive program. 20 GAP employer partners selected these highly motivated high school juniors and seniors. Our new student cohort consists of students coming from public schools, charter schools, private schools and homeschools from across the area. We are delighted to welcome them into the GAP family as they begin their apprenticeship journey, working at their employer partner while also attending classes at GTCC. The best is yet to come for these talented youths!
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GUILFORD NONPROFIT CONSORTIUM
Upcoming enrichment opportunities
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Join us for a Grant Writing 101 workshop to learn about the components of a successful grant proposal -- from developing a compelling "what and why" to creating a clear, comprehensive budget. This workshop is for beginning grant writers and for people who want to brush up on their skills.
Date: May 17, 2024
Time: 9:00AM to 12:00PM
Cost: $10 for Guilford Nonprofit Consortium members, $20 for non-members
To attend, please register today. This is a in-person session. Space is limited.
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Starting a Nonprofit: Tips and Tools BEFORE You Start. If you’re thinking of starting a nonprofit organization, this workshop should be at the top of your list of “to-do’s”! Learn about what it takes to get started from local experts who have been there. Participants will walk away with tools to assess your readiness, as well as a road map for next steps.
Date: May 21, 2024
Time: 9:00AM to 10:30AM
Cost: $10
To attend, please register today. This is a virtual session.
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BETTY JO FORREST
Legacy Member/Fundholder
“Returning to my hometown of Greensboro, after spending many years away, has been a pleasure. There is so much beauty here with our parks and plenty of trails where I enjoy spending a lot of my time. I established my fund with the Community Foundation in 2017. Since that time, I have worked with the very qualified and capable staff as I continue to grow and develop my philanthropic interests. On several occasions I have had the experience of having meetings arranged with the staff of nonprofits which caught my attention. I feel that I can trust the staff to do their due diligence in the screening of organizations and sometimes offer suggestions about nonprofits which had not previously drawn my attention.
This confidence in the staff at the Foundation gives me the opportunity to feel that my money will be going to places where it will be used wisely. The ease with which I can modify my estate planning without involving my estate attorney each time is certainly one of the major advantages of having my Wall-Forrest Fund at the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro.”
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