Healthcare Foundation of Wilson sponsored a video contest for 2025-2026 Responsive Grant recipients. Three winning organizations won a prize of $500. Participants were asked to create a short video explaining the impact of the grant funding received during the last cycle.
The winners were:
Wilson Commerce Foundation – Comprehensive Business Health Landscape Survey – The survey will collect data on the level of benefits local businesses provide to employees in the following areas of concern: insurance coverage, wellness incentives, health screenings, mental health counseling/services, childcare incentives, housing/relocation allowances, maternity/paternity leave, and other metrics that determine health outcomes for employees.
To view the video, click the link: Wilson Commerce Foundation
Wilson County Department of Social Services – Resilient Family Connections -Resilient Family Connections is a trama-informed, family focused, evidence based treatment that improves relationships between children and caregivers. The Program teaches caregivers how to address arguments, physical discipline, abuse, and behavior problems. It also promotes positive coping, self-control, and safe discipline strategies to prevent families from becoming involved with Child Protective Services. Offering the Resilient Family Connections Initiative to Wilson residents will strengthen family dynamics, improve child well-being, and promote a healthier community.
To view the video, click the link: Wilson County DSS
Seeds of Hope – Expanded Programming – Participants in their programs will build raised garden boxes, learn about pollination and honey harvesting, and prepare healthy meals in “farm to table” cooking classes. Seeds of Hope also plans to continue its partnerships with youth organizations to offer after-school education courses focused on gardening, social awareness of food insecurity, and creating healthy meals.
To view the video, click the link: Seeds of Hope