Experiment In Self-Reliance provides free annual tax preparation for low-to-moderate-income Forsyth County residents and one-on-one self-sufficiency counseling.
Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Piedmont Triad provides a House, hospital Family Rooms, and family support services including pet therapy and sibling support.
Families needing access to a Ronald McDonald House in Winston-Salem
Families seeking hospital Family Room support at Brenner, Cone Health, or Forsyth
Families needing sibling support, pet therapy, medical play, or arts and crafts
Forsyth Jail & Prison Ministries provides an 18–24-month, four-course Transition to Work program for incarcerated people preparing for community release.
Incarcerated individuals preparing for release
Formerly incarcerated people needing employment and reentry support
Churches seeking jail or prison ministry opportunities
Goler Community Development Corporation, established in 1998, combines urban real estate development with workforce development, affordable housing, and community programs in Winston-Salem.
Affordable housing and mixed-income community development
Workforce development and job creation initiatives
Urban real estate and neighborhood revitalization projects
Harry Veterans Community Outreach Services provides S-E-E-P emergency assistance and referrals to veterans and eligible families across five North Carolina counties.
Veterans needing emergency transportation, food, childcare, or medical expense assistance
Active-duty service members, National Guard members, and Reservists seeking community support
Veteran families in Forsyth, Davidson, Guilford, Stokes, or Yadkin counties
Hope & Love Foundation supports families battling cancer with patient advocacy, financial assistance, meals, emotional support, and spiritual encouragement.
Families supporting a child or adult through cancer treatment
Cancer patients needing patient advocacy
Cancer families seeking meals, snacks, love baskets, or seasonal support
Which Forsyth County charity provides overnight shelter?
Samaritan Ministries operates the Samaritan Inn Shelter 365 nights a year and also runs a soup kitchen 365 days a year.
Where can low-income residents get free tax preparation in Forsyth County?
Experiment In Self Reliance provides free annual tax preparation for low-to-moderate-income residents and offers one-on-one self-sufficiency counseling.
Which local charity helps families with children receiving hospital care?
Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Piedmont Triad provides a Winston-Salem Ronald McDonald House, hospital Family Rooms at Brenner, Cone Health, and Forsyth, plus sibling support and medical play.
Where can I donate unwanted items or recycle household e-waste?
The Goodwill donation-only location accepts donated goods and offers e-waste recycling. Its nonprofit network reports recycling 1.5 million pounds of e-waste annually.
What should I check before choosing a charity organization?
Match the organization to the specific need: Samaritan Ministries for meals or shelter, Experiment In Self Reliance for tax and asset-building help, and Ronald McDonald House Charities for hospital-family support. Confirm current eligibility, hours, and intake requirements directly before visiting.