20th Annual Luncheon Celebration: Honoring Our Legacy, Igniting Our Future

Wednesday, November 12 • 12:00 to 1:30 PM • Benton Convention Center

Celebrating 20 Years of Impact

Each fall, hundreds of Fund supporters gather to honor the power of collective giving at The Women’s Fund of Winston-Salem’s annual luncheon celebration. Guided by our mission to build economic security for women and girls, the Fund has awarded more than $2.6 million in grant support to organizations advancing equity and opportunity in our community.

This year is especially meaningful as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Fund’s founding—two decades of women coming together to invest in the lives, leadership, and well-being of women and girls in Forsyth County. Our theme, Honoring Our Legacy, Igniting Our Future, reflects our gratitude for those who paved the way and our collective commitment to the future we are shaping together.

Congratulations to Our Grantees

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‍Bee Geek: $15,000 to expand its Girl Code Program, introducing girls in Winston-Salem to technology and coding. The grant funds staffing, mentorship, family engagement, and hygiene support, helping create stronger pathways to economic mobility for young women in marginalized communities.

B.O.N.D. Cares: $15,000 to expand its Youth Basketball & Education Enrichment Program for girls in East Winston-Salem, providing tutoring, leadership, and basketball training. The grant removes financial barriers and supports girls ages 10–17 in building academic, social, and athletic success.

Into the Wild: $15,000 to expand its hybrid recovery program for women facing substance use disorder and instability. The grant funds a part-time licensed clinician to provide counseling and support, extending therapeutic care through the first 12–18 months of recovery and helping women heal and rebuild stability.

Jim Shaw ACE Academy: $15,000 to expand its STEM & Aviation Programs for Girls, offering a summer camp and monthly STEM club for middle and high schoolers in Forsyth County. The grant covers instructors, materials, and transportation, helping girls access hands-on aviation and technology experiences and pursue careers in these fields.

LetsNSpire: $15,000 to expand its Support for Young Mothers programs, providing mentorship, childcare, education, and counseling for mothers ages 12–24. The grant helps address housing insecurity and financial barriers, supporting young mothers in completing school, finding jobs, and building stable homes.

Mi Casa: $15,000 to expand free citizenship and immigration workshops for Latina women in Forsyth County, helping over 250 women and families with legal processes, DACA renewals, and access to essential community resources. The grant also boosts outreach for bilingual services, empowering immigrant women to achieve stability and economic security.

Mothers of Angels: $15,000 to expand its Healing & Empowerment for Bereaved Mothers program in Forsyth County. The grant supports weekly healing circles, financial literacy workshops, and peer leadership training, helping women process grief, gain stability, and become community advocates.

The Shalom Project: $15,000 to expand its Flourish Program, offering financial education, therapy, childcare, and savings incentives to women in Forsyth County. The grant supports and strengthens new and existing cohorts, including teen mothers, helping more women heads of household and Latina women achieve long-term stability and independence.

Sunnyside Ministry: $5,000 to launch the Purses of Care Pantry, a new initiative providing purses and diaper bags filled with hygiene products and personal care items to women facing financial hardship. The grant supports inventory setup and dignified distribution, helping women maintain health, employment, and stability.

Triad Cultural Arts: $15,000 to launch the Emerging Museum Professionals Program, providing paid internships, training, and mentorship for under-resourced high school girls. The program helps participants pursue museum careers and amplifies Black history and leadership in Winston-Salem. Participants will receive docent training, mentorship, and hands-on experience at the Shotgun House Museum and with partner institutions.

The Wells Center: $15,000 to expand its Support for Women in Transition, a trauma-informed reentry program for women returning from incarceration. The grant supports enhanced therapeutic care, day treatment, and peer mentorship, helping participants heal, rebuild stability, and achieve financial independence.

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Thank You to Our 2025 Luncheon Sponsors
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Women's Fund Builder

Adrienne Amos Livengood
Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation

Corporate Supporter

Womble Bond Dickinson

Non-Profit Supporter

Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina
Summit School
The Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust
Truliant Foundation

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Tribute Gifts

Each year, members and community friends make generous gifts in tribute of those who have most influenced or touched their lives. Gifts in honor or memory of a friend or family member are an important way to support The Women's Fund with donations that help improve the lives of women and girls in Forsyth County. Below are the names of individuals who have made tribute gifts of $50 or more to The Women's Fund from October 2024 through October 2025.

Honorary Tributes

Anonymous Donor in honor of Phyllis Britnell
Pamela Anglin in honor of Wanda Starke
Kathy Ausen in honor of Kellie Easton
‍The Gfeller Family in honor of The M&M's: Mimi (Laura Young) and Myrna (Doernberg)
Kathryn Hendrickson in honor of Molly Bridges
Willette Mosby-Reynolds in honor of Jazmyn M. Singh
Willette Mosby-Reynolds in honor of Joanna M. Reynolds

Memorial Tributes

Willette Mosby-Reynolds in memory of Ronnetta M.  Mosby
Tamra M. Stokes in memory of Carrie Stokes

You can make a tribute or memorial gift through our giving page. Please include the name of the person you'd like to honor in the notes field.

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