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She Built This City teaches women construction, repair skills

More than 80 years ago, Rosie the Riveter became a cultural icon, inspiring women to fill the jobs left by men as they went off to fight in World War II. Now, a new generation of Rosies is teaching young women to fill more jobs traditionally held by men. They’re learning the ins and outs of construction and home repair with an organization called She Built This City, and it’s with support from the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro.

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