Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust

Charity Organization

Winston-Salem, NC

Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust funds health, education, and economic opportunity initiatives across North Carolina and in Forsyth County.

  • Organizations seeking funding for equitable health care access in North Carolina
  • Rural communities pursuing health solutions and systems change
  • Forsyth County initiatives supporting inclusive economic opportunity

Experiment In Self Reliance, Inc.

Charity Organization

Winston Salem, NC

Experiment In Self-Reliance provides free annual tax preparation for low-to-moderate-income Forsyth County residents and one-on-one self-sufficiency counseling.

  • low-to-moderate-income residents needing free tax preparation
  • Forsyth County residents pursuing home ownership
  • individuals seeking small-business asset-building assistance

Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Piedmont Triad

Charity Organization

Winston-Salem, NC

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

Samaritan Ministries

Charity Organization

Winston-Salem, NC

Samaritan Ministries serves Winston-Salem and Forsyth County through a soup kitchen and shelter open 365 days and nights a year.

  • People in need seeking soup kitchen services in Winston-Salem or Forsyth County
  • People needing overnight shelter available year-round

Jesus Daily

Charity Organization

Walkertown, NC

Jesus Daily raises donations for Baby Jésus's EB pain medication and publishes Jesus-focused devotional and inspirational content.

  • Donations supporting children with epidermolysis bullosa and other rare skin diseases
  • Christian devotional reading and faith-based inspiration
  • Learning about humanitarian medical aid initiatives associated with Dr. Aaron Tabor

City Lights Ministry

Charity Organization

Winston Salem, NC

City Lights Ministry provides Winston-Salem families mobile food pantry service, beds, clothing, and free early-learning programs.

  • Winston-Salem families needing groceries and fresh produce
  • Forsyth County children needing a bunkbed
  • Children needing clothing from sizes 2T through adult XXL

Climbing Jacobs Ladder

Charity Organization

Winston-Salem, NC

Climbing Jacob's Ladder provides disability support across five North Carolina counties and holds CARF accreditation.

  • Individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities needing in-home skill building
  • Families needing respite care
  • Adults needing personal care assistance

Destiny's Child Foundation

Charity Organization

Winston-Salem, NC

Destiny's Child Foundation provides trauma-trigger education addressing domestic violence, abuse, childhood neglect, and other overwhelming experiences.

  • Trauma awareness education
  • Understanding emotional and behavioral reactions connected to traumatic experiences
  • Advocacy related to people described as voiceless or without choices

Discers 4 Whiskers

Charity Organization

Winston-Salem, NC

Discers 4 Whiskers helps disc golf clubs hold no-cost pet food fundraisers and donates the food to local pet food pantries.

  • Disc golf clubs seeking free support for a pet food fundraiser
  • Pet food pantries seeking donated food
  • Communities working to keep pets with families facing food insecurity

Epilepsy Foundation Of North Carolina

Charity Organization

Winston Salem, NC

Epilepsy Foundation Of North Carolina provides education, advocacy, and direct services for individuals and families affected by epilepsy.

  • Individuals and families seeking epilepsy education
  • People affected by epilepsy needing advocacy support
  • Families seeking epilepsy-related resources and community connections

Forsyth Jail & Prison Ministries

Charity Organization

Winston Salem, NC

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

Charity Organization

Winston Salem, NC

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

Goodwill donation only

Charity Organization

Kernersville, NC

Goodwill Store And Donation Center has 52 locations across 35 Northwest North Carolina counties and has served the community since 1926.

  • shopping for donated secondhand goods
  • donating unwanted items
  • supporting workforce development through thrift purchases

Harry Veterans Community Outreach Service

Charity Organization

Winston Salem, NC

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

Emergency available

Hope And Love Foundation

Charity Organization

Winston Salem, NC

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

Charity Organization in nearby counties

FAQ

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.