CHURCH WORLD SERVICE GREENSBORO ($75,000)

$75,000 W2W Recipient

Church World Service Greensboro

Continuum of Care for Refugee and Immigrant Women

Women 2 Women grants $75k to Church World Service Greensboro to sustain a continuum of care for vulnerable refugee and immigrant women in Guilford County through intensive case management and referral-based navigation support. This grant will provide navigation support for 200 refugee and immigrant women and children, as well as provide intensive case management for 27 immigrant women and children. Learn more: cwsgreensboro.org

GUILFORD COUNTY PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN ($75,000)

$75,000 W2W Recipient

Guilford County Partnership for Children

Child Care Facility Infant-Toddler Expansion and Support Grant

Women 2 Women grants $75k to Guilford County Partnership for Children in a first-of-its-kind childcare expansion grant program for the county. The expansion grants will be awarded to licensed childcare facilities that have a 4- or 5-star license to help increase access to high-quality licensed childcare in Guilford County for infants and toddlers (0-24 months).  Learn more: guilfordchildren.org

A SIMPLE GESTURE ($45,000)

$45,000 W2W Recipient

A Simple Gesture - Greensboro

Food Recovery on the Run: Quick, Wholesome Community Meals for Women and Children

Women 2 Women grants $45k to A Simple Gesture - Greensboro to establish a system for regular donations of food that hasn't been served across Guilford County Schools, delivering it to recreation centers and other locations with after-school programs. When mothers pick up their children, they can also pick up a nutritious dinner at no cost. The project gets wholesome food to those who need it and keeps this food out of the trash. The grant will help expand the program to 30 schools in the first year, and 60 in the second year. Learn more: asimplegesture.org

NUSSBAUM CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP ($30,000)

$30,000 W2W Recipient

The Nussbaum Center for Entrepreneurship

Nurturing the Next Generation of Female Food Innovators

Women 2 Women grants $30k to The Nussbaum Center for Entrepreneurship to support female food entrepreneurs by providing legal certified kitchen space to prepare and package food products for sale; expanding technical assistance to help women, minorities and refugees who are disadvantaged, unemployed or underemployed develop skills that move them toward economic self-sufficiency in the food industry; providing ServSafe Certification Scholarships. The grant will support 25 entrepreneurs and provide ServSafe certifications to 25 others. Learn more: nussbaumcfe.com

THE SERVANT CENTER ($30,000)

$30,000 W2W Recipient

The Servant Center

Room for Her (RFH) - Medical Respite and Transitional Housing for Women

Women 2 Women grants $30k to The Servant Center to provide transitional shelter and medical respite to women experiencing homelessness, disabled and/or too medically fragile to recover on the street. This project will create four rooms (2 single occupancy and 2 doubles) for women needing transitional housing and case management services designed to transition to permanent housing; upfit space for an on-site salon offering services to female residents, lending to their overall wellness and recovery; purchase personal items needed while in transitional shelter including towels, linens, hygiene products, etc. Learn more: theservantcenter.org

YOUTH FOCUS, INC. ($30,000)

$30,000 W2W Recipient

Youth Focus, Inc.

Act Together Crisis Care Emergency Shelter

Women 2 Women grants $30k to Youth Focus, Inc. for its Act Together shelter, the only emergency shelter for youth in Guilford County that provides housing for youth ages 11-17 who need safe shelter for a wide variety of reasons mostly tied to instability in the home. Youth can stay up to 90 days. The shelter serves 110 youth and includes provision of all basic needs, coordinated case management, educational services, essential mental and physical healthcare services, and linkage of families to community resources. Learn more: youthfocus.org

CONE HEALTH ($25,000)

$25,000 W2W Recipient

Cone Health

Creating a Community Funded Telehealth Scholarship Program to Cover the Medical Visit Costs for Uninsured Elementary Students in Guilford County

Women 2 Women grants $25k to Cone Health to create a scholarship fund to pay for virtual medical visits for 200 uninsured elementary students, especially from immigrant families. Telehealth medical care is now available in 26 schools and connects students to doctors using digital tools operated by specially trained full time telepresenters in each school. This project removes the cost barrier, ensuring timely care without burdening families or requiring working mothers to miss work. It will provide and promote marketing material and parental consent forms in Spanish and other languages. Learn more: conehealth.com/services/virtual-care/school-based-telehealth

SHE BUILT THIS CITY ($20,000)

$20,000 W2W Recipient

She Built This City

Economic Mobility for Women in Skilled Trades

Women 2 Women grants $20k to She Built This City to support a cohort of 27 women to complete a workforce training program, complete with meals and childcare services. The programming provides weekly themed lessons in plumbing, electrical, carpentry and painting trades, tools, safety, soft skills, hands-on workshops, construction math, and industry-recognized certifications OSHA 10 & CPR/First Aid. Cohorts engage in construction site visits & community build projects. Graduates earn a Department of Labor Pre- Apprenticeship certificate from NC Apprenticeship & NC Community College Systems. Learn more: shebuiltthiscity.org

EVERY BABY GUILFORD, INC. ($20,000)

$20,000 W2W Recipient

Every Baby Guilford, Inc

Adopt A Mom Program

Women 2 Women grants $20k to Every Baby Guilford, Inc. to provide prenatal care to 260 uninsured participants who do not qualify for Medicaid. Babies born without the benefit of prenatal care are three times more likely premature, which highly impacts infant mortality rates. The program partners with seven obstetrical providers to ensure that all women have access to prenatal care regardless of insurance status. Referrals are made to our obstetrical partners and the program pays a flat rate of $500 for antepartum care and the first ultrasound. Learn more: everybabyguilford.org

CHILDREN’S LAW CENTER OF CENTRAL NORTH CAROLINA ($10,000)

$10,000 W2W Recipient

Children's Law Center of Central North Carolina

A Voice for the Vulnerable

Women 2 Women grants $10k to Children's Law Center of Central North Carolina to provide 45 children with attorneys who advocate in their best interest and serve as the eyes and ears of the court. These attorneys make unbiased recommendations to judges, which help children and parents build healthy, safe relationships. Our work involves reviewing criminal, civil, medical, and school records, as well as meeting with children, parents, teachers, pediatricians, social workers, and extended family members. Learn more: childlawnc.org

INTERNATIONAL RESOURCE CENTER ($5,000)

WOMEN OF GUILFORD ($5,000)

OUT OF THE GARDEN PROJECT ($45,000)

Fresh Mobile Market
Provides bulk groceries, including fresh produce, meat, and shelf-stable items, to low-income communities through the Fresh Mobile Market program. Funding ensures families receive food relief lasting 5 to 14 days per household.

ONE STEP FURTHER ($30,000)

Community Support & Nutrition Program
Addresses food insecurity and health disparities in Guilford County with innovative solutions like healthy food access, positive health outcomes for marginalized groups, and healthcare support for immigrants and the uninsured. Funding supports these impactful services.

MUSTARD SEED COMMUNITY HEALTH ($28,000)

Preventing Illness in Women and Children Through Vaccination
Seeks funding to cover the cost of vaccines for women and children to prevent over 20 illnesses. The program addresses the high expense of life-saving vaccinations.

BACKPACK BEGINNINGS ($25,000)

Food Market Expansion
This program ensures continued access to nutritious food for underserved communities through its food market. Funding will support operational costs to maintain and expand food distribution. Families facing food insecurity will benefit from reliable access to healthy food.y food.

FAMILY SERVICE OF THE PIEDMONT ($25,000)

Healthy Start Program Capacity Building
This program supports families with risk factors for child abuse and neglect by providing case management and developmental support. Funding will hire an additional caseworker to serve 36-44 more families annually. Families in Guilford County will benefit from reduced waitlists and enhanced services.

JOURNEY ADULT DAY CARE ($25,000)

Our Health, Our Wealth
This program provides adult day services and caregiver training, offering a safe and engaging environment for seniors and adults with disabilities. Funding will expand access to low-income families. Seniors and their caregivers will benefit from improved safety and quality of life.

KELLIN FOUNDATION ($20,000)

Recovering Hope - Providing Critical Mental Health Supports for Underserved Women and Girls
This program offers counseling, support groups, and resource coordination for mental health care. Funding will provide services to 200 women and girls who lack access to care. Underserved women and girls will benefit from improved mental health and wellness.

COURT WATCH OF NORTH CAROLINA ($20,000)

Pro Se Support for Family Strength
This program provides co-parenting classes, supervised virtual visitation, and court document delivery to support family stability. Funding will enhance program offerings to create safer, more supportive family environments. Families navigating legal and custodial challenges will benefit.