Future Fund Awards $60,000 to Nonprofits Advancing Economic Mobility in Greensboro

Kabrina Shamburger on October 10, 2025

The Future Fund of Greensboro, an initiative of the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro, is investing in the city’s future by awarding $60,000 in grants to six nonprofits advancing economic mobility across Guilford County. Founded in 1999, the Future Fund was established to inspire a spirit of philanthropy among young professionals and to ensure that Greensboro’s next generation has a voice in shaping the community’s future. Members contribute annually to a growing endowment, then come together each year to learn about local needs and determine where their collective dollars will have the greatest impact. Through this shared process, the Fund has awarded over $660,000 in grants to local organizations that strengthen the community.

The Future Fund’s mission is rooted in a simple but powerful idea: that meaningful change happens when people work together to invest in their hometown. Guided by its four core areas of interest—education, workforce development, entrepreneurship, and financial stability—the Fund supports programs that open doors to opportunity and promote long-term prosperity for all. Each year, members focus on a specific Field of Interest, and the 2025 grants reflect a deep commitment to expanding pathways toward economic mobility. This year’s six nonprofit partners exemplify innovation, collaboration, and measurable community impact, offering local solutions to some of Greensboro’s most pressing economic challenges.

Junior Achievement of the Triad - $12,500

Junior Achievement (JA) empowers students in grades K–12 through hands-on programs in financial literacy, career readiness, and entrepreneurship. With this grant, JA will expand its programs to reach more students in Guilford County, equipping them with essential life and workplace skills that foster long-term financial success.

She Built This City offers girls, women, and non-binary individuals training and access to careers in the construction and trades industries. The organization works to close gender and wage gaps by empowering women with technical skills that lead to sustainable, high-demand jobs in Greensboro and across North Carolina.

The New Arrivals Institute serves immigrants and refugees, helping them gain self-sufficiency through education, employment training, and community integration. This grant will support workforce readiness initiatives that prepare new residents for stable employment and long-term success in their new communities.

The North Carolina African Services Coalition provides critical support to refugees and immigrants across the Triad through resettlement services, housing assistance, and employment programs. Future Fund’s investment will help strengthen career placement efforts that promote financial independence and equitable access to opportunity.

StepUp Greensboro partners with adults and families to build brighter futures through employment training, life skills workshops, and job placement services. This funding will help expand its job readiness and career coaching programs that empower participants to achieve economic stability and mobility.

Triad Local First supports local, independent businesses through education, advocacy, and marketing initiatives that strengthen the local economy. The grant will bolster entrepreneurship programs that help small business owners thrive, create jobs, and drive sustainable economic growth in the Greensboro community.

Future Fund of Greensboro

The Future Fund of Greensboro, an initiative of the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro, engages young professionals in philanthropy through collective giving and community leadership. Founded in 1999, the Fund supports local nonprofits that advance education, workforce development, entrepreneurship, and financial stability. Its mission is to inspire emerging leaders to invest in lasting change and strengthen Greensboro’s future.

Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro

The Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro is a charitable organization that inspires giving, maximizes opportunities, and strengthens communities for present and future generations. With assets approaching $350 million and over 700 charitable funds under management, it promotes philanthropy by addressing emerging community issues, managing permanent endowments, and collaborating with individuals, families, corporations, private foundations, and nonprofit organizations to achieve their charitable objectives. In 2024, it received $18.2 million in contributions and granted $17.7 million to area nonprofit organizations and beyond.