Women to Women Announces Record-Breaking 2025 Community Grants
$360,000 Awarded to 10 Nonprofits Serving Women and Girls
Women to Women (W2W), a permanent grantmaking endowment of the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro (CFGG), is pleased to announce $360,000 in grants to 10 nonprofit organizations serving women and families across Guilford County. This cycle represents the largest single-year investment in the initiative’s history and brings W2W’s total giving to nearly $2.6 million since its founding.
“This year’s grant cycle demonstrates the tremendous strength and resilience of our community,” said Tracy Boyer-Clark, President of Women to Women. “These ten nonprofits are addressing some of the most pressing challenges facing women and families today—from childcare access and housing stability to healthcare, education, and food security. We are honored to support their work and to help create pathways to opportunity for women and children throughout Guilford County.”
Below are the nonprofit organizations and programs receiving funding in healthcare, mobility, housing, food security, education, and workforce development. Individual program summaries are included at the end of this media release.
Church World Service
$75,000
Provides navigation support for 200 refugee and immigrant women and children, including intensive case management for 27 individuals.
Guilford County Partnership for Children
$75,000
Launches the county’s first childcare expansion grant program, supporting licensed 4- and 5-star childcare centers to increase infant and toddler care capacity.
A Simple Gesture
$45,000
Supports a food recovery program that will collect an estimated $521,000 worth of fresh food from 30 Guilford County Schools.
The Nussbaum Center for Entrepreneurship
$30,000
Funds the Female Food Innovators program, providing entrepreneurship training for women in the food industry.
The Servant Center
$30,000
Supports emergency housing and stabilization services for women experiencing homelessness.
Youth Focus, Inc
$30,000
Supports the Act Together Crisis Care Emergency Shelter, the only emergency shelter for youth in Guilford County.
She Built This City
$20,000
Provides female-focused technical workforce training through programs held at the Nussbaum Center.
Every Baby Guilford
$20,000
Provides prenatal care for 260 uninsured pregnant women across Guilford County.
Cone Health
$25,000
Funds telehealth visits for 200 uninsured elementary school students in Guilford County.
Children’s Law Center of Central North Carolina
$10,000
Provides legal representation for 45 children navigating challenging family circumstances.
Women to Women received 52 Letters of Intent and 45 full applications requesting more than $2.5 million in funding. After a six-month review process that included site visits with finalists, the grants committee selected 10 organizations, including five first-time grantees, for the 2025–2026 awards.
“This year marks an extraordinary milestone for Women to Women, as we awarded more grant funding than ever before, thanks to the tremendous success of our inaugural Gala, where every dollar raised goes directly into our grant pool,” said Emily Thompson, Assistant Vice President of Donor Engagement at the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro. “We are especially proud to welcome five first-time grantees this cycle, dedicated to expanding opportunity for women and children across Guilford County. We look forward to continuing this momentum at our next Gala in March 2026.”
Women to Women currently has more than 225 members who contribute annually and participate in the fund’s collective giving model. The group welcomes new members who are passionate about improving the lives of women and children in Guilford County. Learn more at www.womentowomengreensboro.org.
About Women to Women
Women to Women is a permanent grantmaking endowment at the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro dedicated to empowering women and children in Guilford County. Each year, this initiative awards high-impact grants to programs, organizations, and projects that create a positive and measurable impact on women, their families, and their futures. Since 2010, Women to Women has awarded nearly $2.6 million to programs that strengthen families, expand opportunity, and improve the well-being of women and children. For more information, visit www.womentowomengreensboro.org.
About the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro
The Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro inspires giving, maximizes impact, and strengthens the community for present and future generations. With over $300 million in assets and more than 700 charitable funds, CFGG partners with individuals, families, corporations, and nonprofits to drive meaningful community change. Learn more at www.cfgg.org.