At the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust, this has been a challenging year for North Carolina, where we live and work. Hurricane Helene devastated the western part of NC and the surrounding region, and we endured an election that divided our state and nation.
A funding initiative involving United Way of Forsyth County’ and three Forsyth philanthropic organizations will aid the nonprofit group toward…
At the Trust, our commitment to investing statewide in the power of local leadership focused on improving health long term is stronger than ever, particularly in these times. It is our goal for impacted communities to play a primary role in leading strategies to prevent, address, and treat opioid and substance misuse. Systems and institutions must be held accountable and listen to and learn from residents as we work toward better health outcomes for all.
Two local municipal leaders are among the inaugural recipients of the National League of Cities’ (NLC) Centennial Under 40 Impact Award. Ahoskie Mayor Weyling White and Ahoskie Town Councilman David Hunt are among the 45 individuals recognized nationally. The award recognizes and celebrates the achievements of elected officials under the age of 40 from NLC member cities, towns and villages.
As we reach the end of our 10-year special initiative, Great Expectations, we thank all of our partners working to…
We know the strength of North Carolina communities and residents, and we look forward to continuing to walk in partnership with you because our collective attention, ideas, and action are needed now more than ever.
The Trust remains committed to ensuring that all children are given a strong start in life and school. And the Trust remains committed to closing disparities so that health, education, and economic outcomes aren’t entirely predictable by race and place.
This tobacco fortune looms large in North Carolina, and family money backs various causes, while grappling with the company’s legacy. Z. Smith Reynolds and Mary Reynolds Babcock foundations, and the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust all fund in North Carolina and other parts of the South.