Allen Smart, Interim President, Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust
Welcome to Winston-Salem
On behalf of the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust, I’d like to welcome outstanding leaders Justin Maxson and Maurice “Mo” Green to our city and philanthropic community. A few months ago, Justin took the helm at the Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation, and Mo was recently announced as the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation’s incoming executive director.
Because of the prosperity and generosity of the Reynolds family, Winston-Salem is home to three large private foundations bearing the Reynolds name. Although the organizations stem from different Reynolds family members and focus on diverse issues impacting our state and region, we also share common interests.
The three foundations are some of the most respected private funders in our region — and the country — for decades of thoughtful investments to improve people’s lives in Winston-Salem and beyond. The institutions have long been leaders on key issues including education, health and poverty reduction and will continue to bring people together to tackle challenges and develop solutions.
The Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation, Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation and Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust carry on the legacy of a family that continues to do so much for our region, and we look forward to identifying new ways to partner to achieve our founders’ visions for healthy, equitable, vital communities.
Justin and Mo, welcome to Winston-Salem. It’s an exciting time in philanthropy, and we look forward to working with you to share successes and challenges, tackle tough issues, and determine new and better ways to support the communities we serve.
Allen Smart, journalnow.com, December 21, 2015