The Winston-Salem Foundation

10/09/2026

Introducing our Community Living Room!

We've refreshed our reception area to create a warm, inviting space where everyone feels at home.

We look forward to welcoming you soon. 💙

10/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Community Partner Social!

We're grateful for the opportunity to connect, share space, and spend time with so many of the organizations and people doing meaningful work across our community.

Thank you for all that you do and for being part of this work with us. We loved having you there.

10/01/2026

Together, we're investing nearly $2.7 million in our community.

From January through September 2026, supporters of The Winston-Salem Foundation helped us award funding to 88 nonprofits serving Forsyth County.

These grants support work that helps our neighbors find and keep safe housing, build belonging and connection, succeed in public schools, access meaningful employment, build wealth, and more.

We're grateful to everyone whose generosity makes this work possible.

See the complete grant list: https://www.wsfoundation.org/latest-news/announcing-nearly-2-7-million-in-community-grants-in-2026

09/29/2026

We had a great time celebrating community and culture at the Hispanic League's 34th Annual Fiesta Festival!

We were glad to support this annual celebration and join our community for a day filled with music, food, local businesses, and cultural traditions.

Thank you to the Hispanic League for another wonderful Fiesta Festival!

09/15/2026

HandsOn Northwest North Carolina brought our community together for a meaningful 9/11 Day of Service, packing disaster preparedness kits for neighbors in need.

The event brought together community partners, donors, local students, volunteers, elected officials, and members of the Winston-Salem Fire Department for a day of service, reflection, and gratitude.

We're grateful for opportunities like this to see our community come together in support of one another.

09/15/2026

Black Philanthropy Initiative, a strategic initiative of The Winston-Salem Foundation, invites the community to come together on October 15 for an evening of connection, reflection, and stories of impact.

Register now: bpiws.org/register

Join us as we celebrate the people, partnerships, and organizations strengthening Black communities across Forsyth County.

Together, we'll hear stories of impact, recognize the many ways people give back, and celebrate what becomes possible when we each invest our time, talent, and resources in one another.

Register now: bpiws.org/register

09/14/2026

Join us for a Community Partner Social on Wednesday, September 23, from 5–6:30 PM on the rooftop at The Winston-Salem Foundation.

Come connect, catch up, and spend some time with our Community Impact Team. Brief remarks will begin at 5:30 PM.

Please register by September 18. We'd love to see you there!
https://forms.wsfoundation.org/261973412393158

09/03/2026

There's plenty happening at The Winston-Salem Foundation this fall! 🍂

From conversations and connections to celebrations of community and giving, we're looking forward to bringing people together at several upcoming events.

Some events are invitation-only, while others are open for registration. Visit our Events page to learn more: https://www.wsfoundation.org/events

08/31/2026

We're proud to celebrate Scott F. Wierman, former president of The Winston-Salem Foundation, on receiving The Order of the Long Leaf Pine, North Carolina's highest honor for exemplary service and exceptional accomplishments.

Scott led the Foundation from 1988 to 2020, helping grow its charitable assets from $45 million to more than $600 million and overseeing more than $670 million in grants to strengthen communities across our region.

His decades of leadership, service, and commitment to philanthropy have left a lasting impact on Winston-Salem and beyond. We're thrilled to see his extraordinary contributions recognized with this well-deserved honor.

Congratulations, Scott! 💙

08/26/2026

Last week, members of our team joined Senior Services Inc. of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County for the 7 over Seventy Awards, celebrating older adults whose service, leadership, and impact continue to strengthen our community.

We were especially proud to celebrate Joe Crocker and Denise Hartsfield, valued volunteers of The Winston-Salem Foundation and two of this year's honorees.

Their continued commitment to our community is a powerful reminder that meaningful impact has no age limit. Congratulations to Joe, Denise, and all of this year's 7 over Seventy honorees! 💙