Poor and Needy Division

THROUGH THE POOR AND NEEDY DIVISION, the Trust responds to basic life needs and invests in solutions that improve the quality of life for financially needy residents of Forsyth County. The Poor and Needy Division seeks impact through two program areas: Providing Basic Needs and Increasing Self Reliance.

Providing Basic Needs - alleviating the effects of poverty on daily life by providing health care, shelter, and food.

In this program area, the Trust has chosen health care as the area of emphasis and priority.
Grants may be awarded for a period of up to three years.

Increasing Self Reliance - addressing the root cause of poverty and increasing opportunities for individuals and families to achieve and maintain a higher quality of life.

In this program area, the Trust has chosen supportive housing, education, and job training as the areas of emphasis and priority.
Grants may be awarded for a period of up to five years.

The Grant Application Process is a two-step process involving consultation with a staff Program Officer, followed by formal submission of a grant application. The consultation can be scheduled by calling our Winston-Salem offices.