North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper on Monday signed a Medicaid expansion law that was a decade in the making and gives the Democrat a legacy-setting victory, although one significant hurdle remains before coverage can be implemented, thanks to a Republican-backed provision.
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.
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.
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.
The North Carolina Institute of Medicine is making new recommendations to improve health care in the state.
The suggestions focus on expanding health care capacity, fostering healthy communities, and increasing local collaboration.
The 2023 tax season officially began on Monday, January 23 and Lumber River United Way will again host the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance — VITA — program.
Following the example of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.— honored for his civil rights work—one organization in North Carolina is finding ways to help reverse racial disparities in the state.
The Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust wants to change the systems that cause inequalities, and break the cycle that perpetuates poverty.
Increasing health insurance enrollment is a Trust priority in our work to expand equitable access to care in North Carolina.
Enrollment for 2023 health insurance through the ACA Marketplace ends Jan. 15. Folks who sign up now can have quality, affordable health insurance starting Feb. 1.