Stories

Cone Health Foundation wants to express our heartfelt gratitude to Board members Ross Harris, Kim Gatling, and Dr. Kelly Leggett, who recently completed their terms. Their leadership, dedication, and vision have been instrumental in advancing our mission and making a lasting impact on our organization and community.

In July, we welcomed Kardie Tobb, DO, MS, FACC, to the Cone Health Foundation Board of Directors. Dr Tobb is the Medical Director and founder of the Cone Health Heart and Vascular Cardio-Obstetrics/Women’s Heart Health program.

Over 10 years, Mustard Seed has grown from a one-day a week primary care clinic to five-days a week health center with a Health Outreach Team and community offerings that includes art and cooking classes as well as healthy food distribution. Check out their story to learn more.

Central to a healthy Greensboro is engaging, partnering, and centering the expertise and insights of communities most directly and disproportionately affected by health disparities. The Greensboro Community Report is part of our effort to improve health equity in ways that are community-aligned and informed.

Tamica Hughes, a successful cosmetologist and salon co-owner, always had a dream of supporting young mothers to help them better navigate their journeys. Hughes decided to “birth” Level Up Parenting in 2019 to provide this type of support for young mothers in Greensboro.

Sixteen months ago, Cone Health Foundation welcomed Jamilla Pinder to our staff. Recently, we took some time to ask Jamilla: What do you know for sure after 16 months of community engagement? This is her response.

Cone Health Foundation’s impact deposit at the Latino Community Credit Union directly funds the loans our members use to achieve financial stability and lead healthier lives. Since the foundations first deposit in 2018, LCCU has grown dramatically.

As we enter a historic moment while North Carolina becomes the 40th state to implement Medicaid expansion, a new challenge begins today—making sure that everyone eligible for Medicaid enrolls in the program.

Philanthropy Southeast’s interview with Susan Shumaker delves into the foundation’s role as a vocal advocate for expanding Medicaid in its home state – a goal that was finally achieved earlier this year.

We are excited to announce $500,000 in grant funding to 54 Greensboro-based nonprofits through the newly created Nurturing Equity grant opportunity. These grants will align strongly with our new mission, vision, and values.

Cone Health Foundation has funded the Nussbaum Center for Entrepreneurship‘s initiative to foster a local economy where small business creation, ownership and success are equally accessible to all residents.

Cone Health Foundation is thrilled that Medicaid expansion will soon become effective in North Carolina. When the law takes effect, it will make health care accessible for more than 600,000 North Carolinians.