Workplace Wellness Takes Center Stage in McDowell County
With support from the Trust, local groups are working to improve the health of McDowell County and the surrounding region by expanding workplace wellness opportunities.
News Updates
Below you will find news from the Trust.
Tom Brown Joins Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust as Vice President of Programs
We are pleased to announce Tom Brown joined the Trust this month as the new vice president of programs and Alison Elster joined in June as program coordinator.
Dr. Laura Gerald: Celebrating 70 Years of Fostering Change
This month, the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust celebrates 70 years of investing in community well-being and improving North Carolinians’ health and quality of life. At the same time, I celebrate my one-year anniversary at the Trust.
Our Updated Strategic Vision and New Program Area Names
The Trust is excited to release our new Strategic Vision. As we look back at the past 70 years in celebration and look ahead toward the challenges we still must address, we felt it was time to underscore why we do this work and the change we support.
Rockingham County Tackles Hunger and Wellness with Mobile Food Pantry
A Rockingham County group plans to expand a free mobile food pantry that will serve organizations across the county to streamline food collection, storage, and distribution and prevent duplication of efforts between organizations working on food access. This investment is part of the Trust’s long-term Healthy Places NC initiative, which announced a series of grants awarded to organizations across the state.
Great Expectations 2017 Funding Priorities
What We Believe
At the Trust, we believe we need to work together to ensure the young children of Forsyth County, North Carolina—especially those in financially disadvantaged families—meet developmentally-appropriate milestones in their first five years, enter kindergarten ready to learn, and leave set for success in school and life. That’s why we launched Great Expectations in 2015.
Healthy Eating and Active Living Starts at Schools in Halifax County
The Halifax County Health Department will expand a program aimed at decreasing obesity by encouraging physical activity and healthy eating within the county’s three school districts. This investment is part of the Trust’s long-term Healthy Places NC initiative, which announced a series of grants awarded to organizations across the state.
McDowell County Increases Access to Childcare Services, Establishes Community Hubs in Schools
The Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust awarded a grant to the YMCA of Western North Carolina to increase access to high-quality after-school childcare and activities for youth and their families in McDowell County. This investment is part of the Trust’s long-term Healthy Places NC initiative, which announced a series of grants awarded to local organizations.
Beaufort County Tackles Opioid Abuse by Focusing on Whole Patient Care
With support from the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust, organizations in Beaufort County will expand substance misuse services for residents and deepen the faith community’s involvement in health improvement efforts. The investments are part of the Trust’s long-term Healthy Places NC initiative, which announced a series of grants awarded to organizations across the state.
Community Wellness Takes Center Stage as Bertie County Focuses on Promoting Active Living
With support from the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust, Bertie County organizations are working to improve the health of the community by increasing recreational opportunities, including expanding services offered by the YMCA and revitalizing Blue Jay Park in Indian Woods. This investment is part of the Trust’s long-term commitment to improving the health of residents in the state’s most rural and under-resourced counties.
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