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Grant Partner Spotlight: Combat Female Veterans Families United

For many female veterans, the transition from military to civilian life is filled with challenges—financial instability, difficulty accessing resources, and the struggle to feel connected to their communities. More than 1,300 female veterans reside in Greensboro, and Combat Female Veterans Families United (CFVF) utilized Nurturing Equity funding to support these women, tackling these challenges head-on.

Abby EmanuelsonNovember 26, 2024

Group of people holding Level Up Parenting Certificates at Level Up Parenting Event

January 31, 2024

Grantee spotlight: Level Up Parenting

By Sarah StarrUncategorized

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.

October 17, 2023

Team Spotlight: Jamilla Pinder, Director of Equity and Community Engagement

By Sarah StarrUncategorized

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.

Family standing together who are members of Latino Community Credit Union

October 17, 2023

Latino Community Credit Union: Impact Report for Cone Health Foundation

By Sarah StarrUncategorized

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.

Combined headshots of Laura Gerald and Susan Shumaker

October 17, 2023

Foundations Applaud Implementation of Medicaid Expansion

By Sarah StarrUncategorized

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.

Article cover page titled Foundation Faces about Susan Shumaker

August 14, 2023

Foundation Faces – Susan Shumaker

By Sarah StarrUncategorized

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.

People sitting at a table announcing Nurturing Equity Grant

June 19, 2023

Announcing our 2023 Nurturing Equity Grantee Partners

By Sarah StarrUncategorized

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.

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June 19, 2023

Grantee spotlight: The Nussbaum Center for Entrepreneurship

By Sarah StarrUncategorized

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.

Person presenting a slide show about Medicaid Expansion Law

June 15, 2023

Governor Cooper signs bipartisan Medicaid expansion into law

By Sarah StarrUncategorized

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.

Six people standing in a row in front of Gateway Gardens building.

December 15, 2022

Amplifying Black Community Resilience and Strength

By Sarah StarrUncategorized

Cone Health Foundation cannot define what it means for historically marginalized communities to flourish, but we can listen. With the goal of amplifying Black community resilience we have recently made a few grants to local Black leaders.

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December 13, 2022

Addressing Well-Being Through Social Drivers

By Sarah StarrUncategorized

Over the past two decades research has revealed the powerful role social factors have in shaping health. CHF believes that to eliminate health inequities we must work with partners across sectors to address well-being through social drivers.