Crossnore Communities for Children

A student works at a table by a window at Williams Academy

Education

Crossnore to establish a second 'resilience-focused' public charter school in Winston-Salem

9:36am February 21, 2025

The new school will replicate Williams Academy, a public charter school in Avery County founded by Crossnore 26 years ago, originally designed to serve children involved in the foster care system.

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The Crossnore Communities for Children Campus in Winston-Salem.

Education

Crossnore receives $5M pledge for expansion campaign

6:00am May 13, 2024

by Neal Charnoff

Crossnore Communities for Children has received a $5 million gift, the largest in the organization’s 110-year history.

Health & Safety

Crossnore Communities for Children to expand intensive family services to 11 more counties

12:59pm March 21, 2024

by Amy Diaz

A local nonprofit child welfare agency is expanding a program that helps kids at high risk of entering foster care stay with their families of origin. A contract from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will bring these efforts to 11 more counties.

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Education

N. Carolina-based foster care provider receives $4M grant to reduce violence and related trauma

9:31am May 12, 2023

by David Ford

A North-Carolina-based foster care provider has been awarded $4 million for a new project targeting a Winston-Salem community. WFDD reporter David Ford and Crossnore Communities for Children CEO Bret Loftis explain where some of that money will go.

A small segment of the Stuart and Emma Thomas Memorial Trail.

Environment

A new trail in Winston-Salem preserves 93 acres bridging two communities long divided by the land

1:43pm April 20, 2023

by David Ford

A new hiking trail in the heart of Winston-Salem will preserve 93 acres of farmland and bridge two neighborhoods long divided by the land.

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