Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro
Children who have to leave school because they’re sick miss valuable time in the classroom and miss important educational opportunities.
Their parents miss time from work and may face large medical bills, but a program in Guilford County Schools is helping to change that.
From the moment guests arrived, the Give Like a Woman Gala became more than just an event. It grew into a celebration of possibility, where generosity and purpose came together. This year’s theme, Kaleidoscope of Hope, captured the evening’s vibrant spirit and highlighted the strength of a community supporting women and children across Guilford County.
Dismantling barriers and empowering women to step into male-dominated roles. A nonprofit called She Built This City trains women in carpentry, painting, plumbing, and wiring, and it’s with the help of the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro.
Victoria Milstein spent years using her hands to express what her eyes couldn’t unsee. Milstein, a Jewish woman, says her mother taught her about the horrors of the Holocaust at a young age, but her knowledge went deeper about what happened to women when she participated in the March of the Living in 2018.
Cynthia Doyle heard women across the country talk about something Greensboro was missing: a community foundation. The idea stuck with her. Within days, she was meeting with civic leaders and asking a simple but momentous question: Should Greensboro have one? The answer was yes.
In February, Greensboro’s arts community gathered not simply to celebrate an artist, but to witness the beginning of a collaboration rooted in culture, history, and shared imagination.
The United States grants approximately 675,000 immigrants permanent visas each year, and many choose the Piedmont Triad as their home. An organization called Church World Service is there to guide them through relocation.
A 6.65-acre parcel in downtown Greensboro, formerly home to the News & Record, has been purchased by Center City Investors, LLC, a partnership created by the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro’s Real Estate Management Fund. The acquisition aims to support the ongoing revitalization of the city’s urban core and expand development into the east side of downtown.
Even the best students need a little extra support, and a nonprofit in the Piedmont Triad makes sure students get the help they need.
This Black History Month, the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro is proud to spotlight the voices of Black leaders serving on our Board. Their leadership shapes our work in meaningful ways, guiding how we invest in community, advance opportunity, and steward philanthropy across our region.
