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News in Donors

May 7th, 2024

Press Release: Crossnore Receives Largest Donation in its History

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Crossnore Receives $5 Million pledge toward Comprehensive Campaign. $750,000 Matching Gift from Reynolds American Foundation. WINSTON-SALEM, NC (May 8,…

January 25th, 2024

The Power of a Promise

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Campaigning isn’t just for politicians. A well planned and orchestrated campaign can be transformational for a nonprofit organization. Just as…

December 29th, 2022

Reflecting on the Magic of Giving

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This is the time of year when many of us find ourselves reflecting on the events of the past…

July 20th, 2022

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Biggs Bikes: A True Community Effort

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I was six when I learned to ride a bike without training wheels. At nine, I began to enjoy…

January 27th, 2022

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In-Kind Donations. What do we need the most?

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Crossnore was able to provide holiday gifts and support to more than 350 clients and families served between our…

December 21st, 2021

The Powerful Impact of Your Donations

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New employee orientation demonstrated one glaring deficit on my part: I had no clue of the depth and breadth…

February 18th, 2021

Donor Spotlight: Tina Anderson

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It all started with big, red, silly noses. Tina Anderson, a Walgreens Shift Lead, wanted to bless the children…

January 21st, 2021

Fostering Hope in Polk County

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To say that Jeremy and Donna Wood’s lives revolve around children is quite the understatement. They have been married…

January 16th, 2020

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A young heart full of grace

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In a world where our youth are often misjudged, dismissed, and overlooked, we are thankful to be in a…

December 4th, 2019

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We did it!

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Friends! We did it! The grand total for Giving Tuesday was $17,047! With the $15,000 match from a very…

November 13th, 2019

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A basketball card, a decision, and making a difference

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Jimmy and Cathy Mahan have been long time friends of Crossnore. After hearing about Crossnore through a friend that…

October 4th, 2019

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Jam for Hope

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Hope can come from many places and in many shapes and sizes, but this past January, it came through…

July 12th, 2019

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Back to School Needs List 2019

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It's that time again! The summer is flying by and soon our students will be back at school, and…

May 16th, 2019

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Donor Spotlight: Brian Robinson

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With a flair for the dramatic, Brian Robinson is someone you want on your side, regardless of the cause…

March 8th, 2019

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It was a Barn Raiser!

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The lovely Arbor Acres United Methodist Retirement Community is just a short drive from our Winston-Salem campus.  The residents…

November 13th, 2018

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Christmas Wish List

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Thank you for your interest in Crossnore School & Children's Home and for your help in providing Christmas for…

July 23rd, 2018

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Back-to-School Supplies 2018

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It is time for Back-to-School supplies! You can help us collect the school supplies our children will need for…

July 16th, 2018

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School Uniforms for Williams Academy

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Marjorie Williams Academy, the charter school on our Avery campus, is transitioning to a new school uniform for all…

July 5th, 2018

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Chefalos for Crossnore

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Shenandoah Chefalo, author of Garbage Bag Suitcase: A Memoir, is a fierce advocate for children in foster care. She…

June 7th, 2018

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You can help with our summer needs!

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Summertime is here! Your generosity helps us move through the changing seasons as our cottages prepare for summer trips…

November 15th, 2016

Christmas Wish List 2016

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Thank you for your interest in The Children’s Home and your help in providing Christmas for the children we…

November 10th, 2016

Christmas Wish List 2016

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Thank you for your interest in The Crossnore School and your help in providing Christmas for the children we…

October 21st, 2016

Dress for Success

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Success in education is very important for the children who live at The Crossnore School. From the day children…

July 20th, 2016

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Back to School We Go!

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It’s time to get our kids ready to go back to school! The children living in foster care, whether…

July 15th, 2016

Students at The Crossnore School have been having a blast this summer

We can’t believe summer is half over!

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Students at The Crossnore School have been having a blast this summer, which makes it that much harder to…

July 8th, 2016

Students at The Crossnore School have been having a blast this summer

We can’t believe summer is half over!

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Students at The Crossnore School have been having a blast this summer, which makes it that much harder to…

January 20th, 2016

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Power Project Donations

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POWER PROJECTS are our way of funding the small but important needs that arise for our children. When you…

December 14th, 2015

DAR Chapters continue their support of The Crossnore School

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The Daughters of the American Revolution has a long and storied history with The Crossnore School. The DAR’s involvement…

December 11th, 2015

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Mo’s Boots Blesses The Crossnore School

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Mo’s Boots in Boone, NC celebrated their 10th anniversary during the weekend of October 23, 2015. Mo’s Boots is…

December 1st, 2015

Giving Tuesday…and a Challenge

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We have a day to give thanks. To spend time with family and friends. To eat…and eat some more.…

November 25th, 2015

A Precious Gift

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There is nothing better than a handmade gift. Something the maker has put careful thought into and has given…

October 29th, 2015

The Children’s Fund

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The Children’s Fund supports the annual operating budget of the School. Gifts to the fund are unrestricted and directly…