Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust

Maternal and infant health inequities remain a significant challenge in the United States, disproportionately affecting historically marginalized communities. Urban Institute--in collaboration with Policies for Action (P4A), a research program of RWJF--is hosting a hybrid discussion to explore evidence, experience, and policy considerations to achieve maternal and infant health equity.

By focusing on shared aspirations and collaborative solutions, we stop stigmatizing communities and instead highlight their potential, making it easier to rally support across political and cultural divides. Learn how social impact communication is motivating action through narratives focused on building together rather than fixing what’s broken. Narrative Shifts to Help Social Change Leaders Build a Better World https://bit.ly/42JneBG

United Way of Forsyth County is a critical supporter of organizations working to improve people's lives in our hometown of Winston-Salem. They support nonprofits working in economic mobility, student success, housing and neighborhood revitalization, and more. ZSR recently committed $100,000 to these efforts, joining Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust and The Winston-Salem Foundation to help ensure United Way and the nonprofits they support can continue their important work.

This article from the Center for Effective Philanthropy centers the importance of philanthropic organizations responding quickly yet thoughtfully to emerging challenges. Learn more about why engaging meaningfully with their communities, speaking out confidently, and using listening as a powerful tool is essential to navigating the current crisis and building resilient institutions for the future. https://bit.ly/3WWg5dm

Health care challenges in rural North Carolina are leaving people behind–and it’s time they are heard. A new report from United States of Care and the North Carolina Justice Center reveals that many rural residents face: 🚩Unaffordable health care costs 🚩Unpredictable medical billing 🚩Inadequate care due to hospital consolidation When people can’t trust their health care system, their health and financial stability are put at risk. This broken system requires action. Along with stories from real people, the report offers: ✅Soultions for more affordable, accessible care ✅Steps to protect against medical debt ✅Recommendations for policymakers to restore trust and equity Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/ehCDpbKr

🎉 The Medicaid Expansion Regional Trainings are here! 🎉 Over the past two weeks, the NC Navigator Consortium had the honor of collaborating with Care Share Health Alliance and the North Carolina Community Health Center Association to host the first three Medicaid Expansion Regional Trainings! We were thrilled to bring together enrollment assisters, Community Health Workers, FQHCs, and community leaders from Regions 2, 4, and 5 to explore Medicaid Expansion, its impact on North Carolinians, and the road ahead. The trainings featured local speakers who shared invaluable resources and insights, empowering attendees to better serve their communities. And the best part? There are still THREE more trainings left! 🚀 Don’t miss out—register now for the upcoming sessions and help spread the word: https://lnkd.in/e5q5CBQs A huge thank you to all our partners, speakers, and participants for your engagement, expertise, and dedication to improving healthcare access for North Carolinians! We’re excited to keep this momentum going. 💙 

A recent webinar from the Orr Group offers expert analysis around the impact of the new administration on the philanthropic landscape, strategies to remain resilient and adapt for success, and innovative fundraising tactics to retain and engage donors. View the recording via the link below. https://bit.ly/419ylTg

🚨 HAPPENING TODAY: Join Neighbors for Better Neighborhoods (NBN) for a Critical Conversation on Health Equity! 🚨 📢 It’s not too late to register! Black and Brown communities continue to face barriers to quality healthcare—but together, we can drive change. Join us tonight as we dive into Health Equity & Community Empowerment in honor of Black History Month. 📅 TODAY – Thursday, February 20, 2025 ⏰ 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM EST 📍 Online (Zoom) We’ve gathered powerful voices in healthcare to share insights and real solutions: ✨ Melinda Hash (ESR) - Family Advocacy Expert ✨ Angela Brown Dix (FaithHealth) - Health Equity & Access Leader ✨ Monica Brown (Downtown Health Plaza) - Champion of Community-Based Healthcare Why You Should Be in the Room: 💡 Engage with community leaders 💡 Explore solutions to improve health outcomes 💡 Walk away with actionable steps to create real impact This event is FREE, but consider making a voluntary donation to support NBN’s local health initiatives. Every bit helps us build healthier communities! 🔗 [https://lnkd.in/ex-kwyqa] 📢 Don’t miss out—register now and tag a friend who should be in this conversation! Let’s make history tonight. #HealthEquity #CommunityEmpowerment #BlackHistoryMonth #HealthJustice #NonprofitLeadership

Work requirements are based on harmful stereotypes tied to race, gender, disability and class, disregarding the fact that most adults with Medicaid work. They fail to account for barriers to work like health conditions, care giving responsibilities, unstable low-wage jobs, labor market discrimination, and insufficient child care or paid leave. Learn more about how these requirements produce additional barriers that disproportionately impact communities in need of care the most. https://bit.ly/3EfpxSG

“It is reasonable to have policy debates about immigration. It is reasonable to have policy debates about how to handle crime and border security. It is not reasonable – or humane – to create policies of fear that have everyone, whether they have legal status or not, living in a constant state of panic.” Read more from the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation. https://bit.ly/4hGnYM5