Building Stronger Neighborhoods

09/12/2024

We are excited to share that the Greater Greensboro Music Census final report and results are here!

We wanted to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for your participation in the census. Laura Way and Cyril Howard Jr. took a moment to update our community on FOX8 this morning! Watch their full feature by visiting https://loom.ly/1GUNI1Y.

You can view the full report and detailed findings at GSOMusicCensus.org!

08/14/2024

Thank you O.Henry Magazine [https://issuu.com/ohenrymag/docs/august_o.henry_2024] for your portrait of six amazing women shaping important initiatives of the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro (p. 84). These "Leading Women" are (L to R): Mae Douglas, Black Investments in Greensboro - BIG Equity Fund (BIG); Charlene Gladney, Guilford Nonprofit Consortium; Lisa Duck, Women to Women of Greensboro; Brianca Williamson, The Future Fund of Greensboro; Rachael Wright, Guilford Apprenticeship Partners (GAP); and Sadie Blue, Building Stronger Neighborhoods.

08/06/2024

Building Stronger Neighborhoods would like to give a special thank you and shout out to Brian Lovelace and Blake who are managers at Food Lion , Arthur Durham, Pops, Shawn Harvin and True Salvation Christian Fellowship, Black and Brown Women’s Voting Initiative and the young men who helped with the distribution and heavy lifting yesterday. Now it’s time to celebrate. See you soon!!!

07/30/2024

Lots to share.....

07/17/2024

Congratulations to the Honorable Patrice A. Hinnant, a former board member of the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro, for being honored with the North Carolina Bar Association's Legal Legends of Color Award! This prestigious award celebrates and recognizes trailblazing attorneys and legal professionals of color who have broken barriers and paved the way for future generations. We are proud to have such an influential leader supporting our community.

07/15/2024

07/09/2024

UPDATE...Future Fund's grant application deadline has been extended to 5 PM EST on July 17, 2024!! To apply, visit https://loom.ly/x1z9Hi4

For more information on Future Fund, visit futurefundgso.org

07/04/2024

Celebrating Independence Day in the Greensboro Community! We hope you enjoy all the festivities happening in Greensboro!

06/24/2024

06/20/2024

The Teen Grantmaking Council, or TGC is currently accepting applications for our 2024-2025 cohort. Students must be a resident of Guilford County attending high school during the 2024-2025 academic year to be eligible to apply for TGC. Applications will close on Friday June 28th at 11:59 p.m. and students should expect to receive an update regarding their application no later than Wednesday July 10th, 2024. Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions.

The Teen Grantmaking Council (TGC) is made up of 20-25 high school students from across Greater Greensboro. TGC members will have the chance to connect with other students from across greater Greensboro, discuss issues impacting teens in our community, learn about philanthropy, and engage in participatory grantmaking by making decisions about which youth-led projects in the community will receive grant funding.

Apply today, visit cfgg.org/initiatives/teen-grantmaking-council

06/19/2024

FUTURE FUND'S GRANT CYCLE IS OPEN UNTIL JULY 8, 2024 AT 5:00 PM!

Over the past 24 years, Future Fund has awarded over $670,000 in grants to more than 70 nonprofits. Research is conducted to identify the organizations best suited to create a lasting impact in our community. Future Fund typically makes one-year grants, with awards between $2,000 and $20,000. Future Fund’s values are Innovation and Impact and this year’s grant making area is HEALTHCARE ADVOCACY.

To apply or review eligibility requirements, visit https://loom.ly/noJuNuM