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Joint PSO Statement: Keep Equity at the Forefront in Philanthropy’s Response to the Coronavirus

March 19, 2020 - (Note: This joint PSO statement was the basis for a Letter to the Editor published in The Chroncile of Philanthropy on 3/19/20)
In a recent opinion in The Chronicle of Philanthropy (How to Help the Most Vulnerable Through the Pandemic, 3/11/2020), FSG’s Lauren A. Smith made an important point about a focus on equity in philanthropy’s response to the coronavirus. She encourages funders to pay specific attention to communities that are likely to suffer disproportionately during the coronavirus pandemic because of “historic, systemic barriers that have left them vulnerable.”

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Council on Foundations: A Call to Action: Philanthropy's Commitment During COVID-19

The rapid spread of COVID-19 has created a global health and economic crisis that is testing every one of us. We know that the shocks of this “new normal” are severe and unanticipated for our sector and grantee partners.

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Coronavirus Relief Fund Established in Henderson County

Hendersonville, N.C., March 20, 2020 – Today, officials from United Way of Henderson County and Community Foundation of Henderson County announced that the Henderson County COVID-19 Response Fund has been established to rapidly deploy resources to community-based organizations at the frontlines of coronavirus in Henderson County.

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United Way of Forsyth County and The Winston Salem Foundation Announce Creation of COVID-19 Response Fund

Today, officials from United Way Forsyth County, The Winston Salem Foundation, the City of Winston-Salem, Forsyth County and Community Organizations Active in Disaster announced that the COVID-19 Response Fund for Forsyth County has been established to support local community members impacted by the novel coronavirus.

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Dr. Pamela L. Davies Elected Trustee of The Duke Endowment

CHARLOTTE, NC – Dr. Pamela L. Davies, former president of Queens University of Charlotte, has been elected a Trustee of The Duke Endowment.

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Outer Banks Community Foundation Announces COVID-19 Grants

The Outer Banks Community Foundation has announced several actions to support the Outer Banks through the Coronaviris crisis.

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CFWNC and Dogwood Health Trust Partner to Respond to COVID-19

(March 13) Today, The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, in partnership with the Dogwood Health Trust, announced the activation of its Emergency and Disaster Response Fund to accept and strategically disburse funds to address COVID-19 pandemic response and relief efforts in 18 counties of Western North Carolina including the Qualla Boundary.

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The Winston-Salem Foundation Grants $55,850 to Forsyth County Teachers

The Winston-Salem Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2020 Forsyth County Teacher Grants for professional development to K-12th grade teachers in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools. A total of $55,860 was granted to 28 teacher grantees. The selection committee, comprised of a panel of professional educators, made the awards in support of innovative and results-oriented educational experiences for teachers to improve their teaching ability and enhance the subject or content being taught in the classroom.

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Coronavirus and Food Access: Four Questions Every Community Needs to Answer

This link of interest was reposted from Rockefeller Foundation's website, view the original post here.

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Community Foundation’s 15th Vintage Carolina to be Held Monday, March 2

Hendersonville, N.C., February 27, 2020 – Community Foundation of Henderson County will host their annual fundraising gala, Vintage Carolina, on Monday, March 2nd from 6 to 9 pm at Hendersonville Country Club. In its 15th year, this year’s Vintage Carolina will honor community members who have embraced philanthropy throughout the organization’s near 40-year history with the theme Masters of Philanthropy. The theme is also a play on the famous golf tournament. Attendees are encouraged to sport their argyle socks and fancy golf attire or dress with some glitz.

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