Grant Partner Spotlight: PGFC Academy 
PGFC’s mission is to reduce screen time and get kids moving by developing their skills and inspiring them to pursue education, discipline, and mental resilience through soccer.
Jordan IversonOctober 10, 2025
It is with mixed emotions that Susan Shumaker is announcing her retirement. At the end of March of 2026, she will be stepping away from her position as president of Cone Health Foundation.
We are excited to announce our Advocacy Pilot Grant Program, supporting ten organizations engaged in local advocacy work!
For over 14 years, Indigo’s Cultural Art Centers (ICAC) has been providing services to the greater Greensboro area. They host a multitude of community events aimed at facilitating conversations around the significance of the African experience in America.
The recently passed federal spending and tax bill will have devastating impacts on the health and overall wellbeing of people and communities across the country, including right here in Greensboro.
Mental health challenges impact so many people in our community, but stigma, cultural expectations, and systemic obstacles often prevent men—especially men of color—from seeking the support they need. At Alcohol and Drug Services (ADS), we are actively working to redefine what strength means and to normalize mental wellness for everyone.
We are thrilled to welcome Luke Wallace as our new Finance and Grants Manager! A longtime Greensboro resident, Luke brings more than two decades of financial leadership expertise, from managing multimillion-dollar accounts for national retailers to overseeing procurement and financial operations at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex.
For more than two decades, the Greensboro Health Disparities Collaborative (GHDC) has been quietly but powerfully transforming how communities and health systems confront racial health disparities. Learn more about they’re continuing to expand their reach through research, workshops, and training opportunities.
Please join us in celebrating the incredible career of Vicki P. Walker, who is retiring this year after 13 years as Finance & Grants Manager at Cone Health Foundation and more than 35 years with Cone Health.
Earlier this month, CHF celebrated the graduates of the 32nd Class of Other Voices Diversity Leadership program. Learn more about this year’s leaders and their commitment to building a shared vision for change.
For more than two decades, the Greensboro Health Disparities Collaborative (GHDC) has been quietly but powerfully transforming how communities and health systems confront racial health disparities. Learn more about they’re continuing to expand their reach through research, workshops, and training opportunities.
Last year, as a part of the Greensboro Exchange with Richmond Memorial Hospital Foundation, we visited several Greensboro nonprofits and businesses. As a cultural hub, The Historic Magnolia House was a perfect location to discuss community wellness strategies, the immigrant experience, and economic mobility.
It’s already been an exciting 2025 for Jamilla Pinder, Director, Community Engagement and Impact at Cone Health Foundation. On February 4, Jamilla was sworn in as the newest member of Greensboro’s City Council. filling the seat of the late Yvonne Johnson.
