The Shallow Ford Foundation exists to connect community and philanthropy for enduring results. We connect people and resources in ways that thoughtfully and meaningfully transform our communities with access, opportunity, and an enriched quality of life for all residents. A core mission of the Shallow Ford Foundation is to strengthen the people, places, and partnerships that hold our communities together, build new connections that provide opportunities, and ensure our area continues to be a community in which all people want to call home.
Learn moreCheck out our program, The Bingham Art Series, with the goal to contribute to arts and culture in the Clemmons area. The series features 4 events in 2024-2025, offering both visual and performing arts to the public.
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The Shallow Ford Foundation met with the legislative leaders of NCGA Joint Caucus on Early Childhood to discuss goal to launch an innovative child care model.
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The childcare shortage is having a far-reaching impact on every part of community life - families, employers, and schools.
The Shallow Ford Foundation completed its study of the many issues and published a report of findings and recommendations. We are currently working on an innovative new model to address the issues.
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Click below to view and download a digital copy of the January 2025 edition of our Newsletter.
The Shallow Ford Foundation announced the appointment of Emmy Corn as its new president and CEO. Corn, who has served as the foundation’s chief operating officer since August 2024, hopes to lead the organization into an exciting new chapter, continuing its mission of connecting community and philanthropy for enduring results in Clemmons, Lewisville, Yadkin County and northern Davidson County.
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he Shallow Ford Foundation has announced the awarding of grants to nonprofit organizations serving Clemmons and Lewisville. The awards were part of two competitive grant application processes. Lewisville-Clemmons Community Grants were awarded to organizations that provide solutions for unmet community needs up to $10,000.
Read full article in newspaperThe Shore Community Grants for Yadkin County program has awarded $600,000 to nonprofits in Yadkin County since its launch in 2020. This remarkable initiative is made possible by the Wayne A. and Bradley Shore Endowment Fund, a part of the Shore family’s benevolent legacy to the Shallow Ford Foundation. The fund also supports the Shore Scholars program, along with a variety of other charitable causes within Yadkin County.
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The Shallow Ford Foundation just announced its second year of the Bingham Arts Series, thanks to the success of its inaugural year. Four exciting events are planned for 2024-2025.
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Five West Forsyth High School students received scholarship awards from the Shallow Ford Foundation this year. Each scholarship honors an individual who had a positive impact on West Forsyth High School and is the result of generous contributions from individuals and organizations.
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As 18 educators were cleaning up their classrooms for the summer, Advisory Board members of the Yadkin County Education Foundation and Shallow Ford Foundation staff popped in with balloons and a ceremonial check to surprise and congratulate them on their Creative Classroom Grant award.
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