The Servant Center helps unhoused veterans in Greensboro
Trying to live on the streets is difficult for anyone, but for the elderly or disabled, it can be even harder to survive.
Walker Sanders: A legacy of opportunity: Investing in Guilford County Schools
Through our philanthropy, we strive to create a place where everyone has the opportunity to thrive — and that starts with ensuring our children have access to a high-quality education.
Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro Announces $1.5 Million in Grants
The Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro (“Community Foundation”) 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.
Community Foundation Announces Philanthropic Leadership Award
The Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro (CFGG) has awarded estate planning attorney and civic leader with its inaugural Philanthropic Leadership Award. This award recognizes an outstanding professional advisor who demonstrates a deep commitment to philanthropy in both their professional practice and personal endeavors.
GSO Music Census Results
The Results Are In . . .
The 2024 Greater Greensboro Music Census is a community-led initiative to gain a better understanding of the current needs of the Greensboro-area music community. This marks the first time that the music community will have data from 1,126 respondents from which to develop policy solutions and approaches. The 2024 study was led and supported by the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro, the Arts Council of Greater Greensboro, Downtown Greensboro Incorporated, Greensboro Chamber of Commerce as well as support from local partners.
Explore the Greater Greensboro Music Census Results at gsomusiccensus.org
Arc of Greensboro helps connect people with developmental disabilities with their community
70 years ago, parents of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities wanted to find a way to change the public’s perception of their kids.
High Point Central Wins Hubert B. Humphrey Award
High Point Central High was announced as this year’s winner of the Hubert B. Humphrey Jr. School Improvement Award on Wednesday during the annual State of Our Community event sponsored by the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce.
StepUp Greensboro works to make positive change for people
Motivating, equipping, and empowering people to find a better life. That is the mission of a nonprofit called StepUp Greensboro. With the help of the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro, the agency is helping people make positive changes in their lives.
Scholarships for Guilford County Students
Celebrating the 2024 Scholarship Recipients
We are thrilled to announce and congratulate our 2024 scholarship recipients. These exceptional students have demonstrated remarkable academic achievement, leadership, and a commitment to their communities. From future educators to budding international relations experts, writers, scientists, and community leaders, each recipient embodies the values and aspirations our scholarships seek to support.
By addressing financial needs and rewarding excellence, these scholarships not only alleviate the financial burden of education but also inspire students to make a positive impact in their communities. This support helps build the next generation of leaders, ensuring a brighter future for students and the broader community.
Their hard work and dedication have earned them this well-deserved recognition, and we are excited to see the positive impact they will undoubtedly make in their future endeavors. Join us in celebrating their achievements and wishing them continued success on their educational journeys.
2024 William Bryant Edwards and Lucy Teague Evans Memorial Scholarship
Zaynab Abdusamad
- Eastern Guilford High School
- Awarded $1,000
- Planning to attend UNC Charlotte
- Pursuing a degree in Chemistry
2024 George Simpkins, Jr. Scholarship
Barbara Martinez Rodriguez
- Dudley High School
- Awarded $1,500
- Planning to attend Guilford College
- Pursuing Business Administration
Damontae Brown
- Page High School
- Awarded $1,500
- Planning to attend Guilford College
- Pursuing Sports Management
Jaquele Lane
- Grimsley High School
- Awarded $1,500
- Planning to attend NC A&T University
- Pursuing Kinesiology
Latrell Marquis Wilson
- Dudley High School
- Awarded $1,500
- Planning to attend Shaw University
- Pursuing Computer Science
2024 Herman and Earline Herbin Scholarship
Joshua Allen
- Northwest Guilford High School
- Awarded $1,750
- Planning to attend Appalachian State University
- Pursuing Criminal Justice
2024 York David Anthony Scholarship and Thomas and Bettie O’Brian Memorial Scholarship
Leon Aaron
- Northwest High School
- Awarded $2,500 (renewable)
- Planning to attend UNC Chapel Hill
- Pursuing Engineering
2024 John Carlton Myatt Creative Writing Scholarship
Olivia Johnson
- James B. Dudley High School
- Awarded $3,000
- Planning to attend NC A&T University
- Pursuing Communications and Law School
2024 Jason Christopher James Memorial Scholarship
Caroline Church
- Southwest Guilford High School
- Awarded $7,500
- Planning to attend UNC Chapel Hill
- Pursuing a career in politics or internal affairs
Greensboro agency helps female veterans transition to civilian life
They serve just like men in every branch of the U.S. military. They face the same battles and the same challenges. But when it’s time to come home, female veterans often find they face a different set of obstacles as a civilian, and they’re hurdles traditional veterans’ groups aren’t always equipped to deal with.