Equity Framework
Our framework illustrates why and how we now center equity in all our work at the Trust.
Author: Jeff Brock
Responding Locally to a Global Pandemic
This second story from the HPNC report shows how West Marion, Inc., a Black-led nonprofit, developed an infrastructure that drove their community-led response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
More Foundations Are Examining Where Their Money Came From
In this recent Chronicle of Philanthropy piece, Trust President Dr. Laura Gerald explains how honestly examining the history of the Trust has informed its efforts to prioritize systems change, racial equity, and socially responsible investing.
Video: Reckoning with Tobacco and Slavery
For the Trust’s 75th anniversary, we turned truth-telling into action for racial equity and systems change. In events across NC, Dr. Laura Gerald acknowledged the role of slavery and tobacco in generating the Trust’s wealth and announced the Trust’s divestment from tobacco and commitment to a socially responsible investment strategy.
The Trust Announces Devin Singleton as Communications Associate
The Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust is pleased to announce Devin Singleton joined the Trust in February as the Communications Associate.
Reflections from the Blue Cross NC Foundation Team
Blue Cross NC and the Trust recently partnered on a funding opportunity to “Support Grassroots Efforts to Promote Equitable Early Childhood Systems,” that reflects the principles of clarity, transparency, accessibility and learning. Read about the inclusive application process and what was learned in PEAK Grantmaking.
Many Women Returning to Work Face Child Care Challenges
As women return to work post-pandemic, many are facing new challenges finding affordable child care. Childcare Resources Inc. helps families find and pay for these essential services. The Trust is proud to support these efforts.
Public Debut of New Group Gives Promise for all to Rise
WS RISE has enlisted the support of many, including Winston-Salem State University and its Center for the Study of Economic Mobility (CSEM), which shares WS RISE’s emphasis on breaking down the barriers to wealth-building in East Winston and reversing generations of poverty.