The Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust announced today that it will divest from tobacco and instead commit to a socially responsible investment strategy to support community-led businesses and economic opportunities in North Carolina.
The Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust is excited to announce Adam Linker, director of programs, has been promoted to vice president of programs, and Alison Duncan, program coordinator, has been promoted to grants administrator.
Ray Cope, the first president of the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust, passed away on August 30, 2022. Under his leadership, the Trust team grew and focused grantmaking efforts in Forsyth County and across the state, to fulfill Mrs. Reynolds’ vision of improved health and quality of life for residents with low incomes. We send our deep condolences to Ray’s family, colleagues, and friends. We thank him for his dedication and service to our foundation, community, and state.
The initial charge of the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust was to provide medical care for people who couldn’t afford it. Seventy-five years later, that work has evolved and intensified as the Trust continues to work toward a system where all North Carolina residents can access equitable care regardless of race, place, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status.
The initial charge of the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust was to provide medical care for people who couldn’t afford it. Seventy-five years later, that work has evolved and intensified as the Trust continues to work toward a system where all North Carolina residents can access equitable care regardless of race, place, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status.
When we look at investments made in the early days of the Trust, we see charitable giving. Today, through our Local Impact in Forsyth County program, we work to improve quality of life for residents in our hometown by supporting efforts to address systemic health, education, and economic challenges.
The establishment of the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust in 1947 began a lasting commitment to working with North Carolina’s rural communities. These areas are traditionally rich in resources and culture, yet under resourced when compared to their urban neighbors.
Today, Mrs. Reynolds’ gifts have enabled us to support thriving communities — partnering together for equitable health care, education, and economic opportunities for North Carolina residents.