Wilson Community Developments & Health News

As part of our commitment to improving the health and wellness of our community, Healthcare Foundation of Wilson gathers the most relevant and recent health news to share with Wilson community members. Check out our newsfeed below for medical news updates, trending health topics and community-impacting announcements.

Y-GIG Afterschool Program Launched; Foundation YMCA Now Open Downtown

Following a summer sampler of activities for middle school youth, the Foundation YMCA kicked off Y-GIG (Youth Gather, Interact & Grow). The […]

Grant Funding Expands Healthy Experiences
for Youth

Wilson youth were on the move in 2022 with a healthy taste of new activities thanks to grants awarded to The Arc […]

Summit Provides Data for Community Health Needs Assessment

A local community health summit was hosted in late August to collect data needed for the 2022 Wilson Community Health Needs Assessment, […]

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Community Celebrates Wilson Changemakers and 2022 Grant Recipients

Healthcare Foundation of Wilson announced the 2022 responsive grant recipients over the summer with celebratory check presentations and the installation of banners to celebrate Changemakers of […]

Healthcare Foundation of Wilson Announces 14 Responsive Grant Awards

WILSON, N.C. (July 11, 2022) – Healthcare Foundation of Wilson announces 14 grant awards totaling $482,500 to support community projects that focus […]

Coming Soon! Future Home of Wilson’s New Middle School Afterschool Program Emerges Downtown

Excitement is building as construction progresses on the Foundation YMCA building –the future home of an innovative afterschool program for middle school […]

Sitting Still in Class is Overrated at The SPOT

Kids at The SPOT might not be sitting still much in class, and that’s actually by design. “We want students to move […]

Wilson Area School-Based Health Centers
Recognized by NC School Boards Association

Wilson County Schools Board of Education received an Award for Excellence in Educational Programs from the North Carolina School Boards Association for […]

2021 Responsive Grant Awards

Healthcare Foundation of Wilson Surpasses $36 Million in Total Funding

Thirteen New Responsive Grants Awarded for the Greater Wilson Community WILSON, N.C. (July 12, 2021) – With the recent approval of 13 new […]