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Your guide to giving back
Senior Services is a nonprofit that helps older adults in need of care. | Photo by Senior Services Inc.
Give your extra time for a good cause this Thanksgiving season. There are more than enough great causes in Winston-Salem to support, from animal rescue to health care; there’s a nearby volunteer opportunity for you. Here are 20+ ways to get involved:
For the outdoorsy types
Keep Winston-Salem Beautiful | Participate in clean-up events, beautification projects, and educational activities to keep our streets and neighborhoods looking fresh.
For natural-born teachers and mentors
Dress for Success Winston-Salem | Empower women to achieve economic independence through providing resume feedback, networking skills, or donating business clothes.
If you live and breathe Winston-Salem
Winston-Salem Ambassadors | Connect with others who are also passionate about our city and help plan big events like the WS Holiday Parade or plan city tours with those who are new to the community.
If you’re passionate about helping families
The Parenting PATH | Make an impact on families through building strong bonds between parent/child relationships, whether that’s through performing administrative tasks or coaching on effective parenting.
A Carolina Christmas | Saturday, Nov. 29 | 7:30-9 p.m. | R.J. Reynolds Auditorium | $29+ | This very merry evening includes audience sing-alongs, hot chocolate, “ugly” Christmas sweaters, and glamorous spins on your favorite holiday tunes with guest vocalist Tony DeSare.*
$50 million. That’s how much Winston-Salem State University received in donations from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, making it the largest single gift in the university’s history. University leaders will develop a comprehensive plan to ensure that funds go toward student resources, including acquiring a new property near campus.
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More money moves in Winston-Salem. The Greater Winston-Salem, Inc. Board of Directors unanimously approved a $100,000 contribution to help reduce Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools’ debt. Earlier this week, local fundraising efforts brought an additional $5.8 million to support immediate school needs.
Announced
A new biotechnology company plans to expand in Innovation Quarter. Humabiologics will use its new Winston-Salem site for manufacturing first-in-market medical devices made from native human collagen. See how this innovative technology is transforming patient care.
Gallery
Did you see the Northern Lights that appeared over the Triad? We totally missed it. Stoke our FOMO and send us your pics for a chance to be featured in an upcoming newsletter. (WFMY News 2)
Try This
Got a knack for cooking up the perfect chili? Bring your pot to Joyner’s on Wednesday, Nov. 19, during the chili cook-off, starting at 6 p.m. No need to register, just bring your chili and a spoon for the tasting — secret judges will decide on the winner.
Eat
Another spot to get a warm bowl of soup. “West Town Restaurant in Lewisville has soup and soup flights.” A big thanks to WStoday reader Ricky H. for contributing to our roundup of local spots to enjoy a warm bowl on chilly days.
Answered
Earlier this week, we asked which organization was not among the founders of Sawtooth 80 years ago — and 35% of you correctly answered “Arts Council of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County.” ICYMI, learn about the three organizations that joined forces to establish Sawtooth in 1945.
Try This
Today’s Best voting is in full swing and there’s still time to give your two cents. Remember, you can vote once per day. Share the love and vote for your favorite local businesses.
Health
Sometimes the biggest medical breakthroughs aren’t new tools or drugs, but challenges to the status quo. OrthoCarolina Research Institute is an independent nonprofit that moves orthopedics forward by doing just that — to help patients like you. See their research in action.*
Wellness
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Finance
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The Buy
Simplify holiday hosting with when you get everything you need at the click of a button from Omaha Steaks. Choose from dozens of top-rated options like slow-cooked ham, premium, ready-to-cook turkey, grass-fed beef, and delicious sides like scalloped potatoes, sausage and cranberry stuffing, garlic mashed potatoes, and green bean casserole to make your perfect holiday meal.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
If you’re looking for an additional way to help out this weekend, Wake Forest University kicks off its annual TurkeyPalooza on Sunday, Nov. 16. Sign up to help plan, prepare, and deliver meals to neighbors around Forsyth County.
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