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Today is DAF Day! 💙
If you have a donor-advised fund, today is a great reminder to put those dollars to work for the causes and organizations you care about.
A gift from your DAF can make a real difference right here in our community.
#DAFDay #DonorAdvisedFund #givelocal #wilkescounty
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🧡 We’re all in on DAF Day!
On October 8, people everywhere are increasing the impact of their Donor-Advised Funds by giving together, and we’re thrilled to be part of it.
If you have a DAF, this is your chance to join a nationwide wave of generosity and support The Health Foundation.
Every grant recommended through your DAF helps us improve the health and well-being of the people in our communities.
📅 Save the date – DAF Day is Thursday, October 8, 2026
🔗 Learn how to give: healthywilkes.org/donate/
Let’s show what’s possible when we give together.
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What a night!
Thank you to Piccione Vineyards for hosting us, The Liberty Catering Company for feeding us, the Todd Wright Duo for serenading us, and Times Treasured Studios for capturing the memories for us.
Our speakers were Richard Marlow, Ida Maude Collins, Susan Bachmeier, Todd Carter, and Michelle Shepherd, with Foundation president David Shelton wrapping up the evening.
Thank you to each and every person who came out to celebrate 35 years of community service, collaboration and innovation. We would not be here without you.
Here's to another 35 years!
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Thank you to everyone who joined us last night to help make our anniversary celebration so special. We could not be more grateful for your support, talent, and friendship. What a wonderful way to celebrate 35 years! ❤
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The Wilkes County Youth Survey is coming soon!
Parents of students in grades 7–12: watch for the consent form, complete it, and help us spread the word. What students share will help our community better understand how to support them moving forward.
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Please share this calendar with anyone you know needing access to emergency food assistance for the month of July.
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Check out the food forest at West Park! Apples, Asian pears, peppers, and berries are growing now. The forest begins at the gravel pathway across from the YMCA Express and travels up the hill behind the Novant building. We've recently added some raised bed planters, too!
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Please share this calendar with anyone you know needing access to emergency food assistance for the month of June.
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“So, what’s the secret sauce? It’s people getting together, knowing one another, and talking to each other. If you think about what you want to happen, it’s about people, programs, and what comes together through process.”
— Heather Murphy, The Health Foundation (Wilkes County, NC)
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Congratulations to Ronda Clingman Elementary School, which received a $10,000 Healthy Futures grant from The Health Foundation, Inc. to purchase new playground equipment!
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Today we celebrate the incredible dedication, compassion, and hard work of our medical community here in Wilkes. We thank you for the long hours, the sacrifices, and the care you give every single day, bringing comfort, hope, and healing to so many lives. Thank you for being you!
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Good morning! The entrance to West Park by Don's Char-Grill will be closed today and tomorrow (Thursday and Friday, March 19th and 20th) for repaving.
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Join us this Saturday, March 7th, at 10am at Cub Creek Park for Walk With a Doc! Meet by the pickleball courts. #WalkWithADoc
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If a doctor, nurse, or other medical professional was there for you on the worst day, this is your chance to say, “Thank you.”
March 30 is Doctor’s Day, and we’re inviting you to share a short message honoring a doctor who made a difference. Messages from patients and friends are gathered into a keepsake booklet and delivered to doctors across Wilkes County.
A small gift made in their honor supports our vision that everyone in Wilkes is safe, healthy, and able to thrive. All while funding student scholarships that invest in the future of health care right here at home!
Learn more and share your thanks: healthywilkes.org/doc/
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The Health Foundation is quite proud to partner with The Wilkes County Schools, and we are deeply saddened by the death of its superintendent, Mark Byrd. I first met Mark when we were collaborating on introducing programs to support student health and well-being. I was struck by his passion, knowledge, and commitment to both students and faculty. It was always my pleasure to work with him, as it was so evident he cared deeply.
As a member of the Wilkes Hall of Fame I got to see him interact with future student leaders. I remember one forum in which we were asked how each of us would define success. Some said title, others said money. I recall talking about the great privilege I found in doing meaningful work to make a difference in the world. Mark beamed and nodded.
I have a small framed work of art in my office with a quotation that sums it up for me. Today I post it in remembrance of Mark Byrd, in hopes too, that each of us will be inspired to do our part as we navigate our grief and heartache.
“To live well, laugh often and love much
To win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children,
To earn the approbation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends
To always look for the best in others and give the best of one’s self
To make the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, garden patch or a redeemed social condition
To know that even one life breathes more easily because you live
This is to succeed.”
God’s peace,
Heather Murphy
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A serious injury or diagnosis is life altering. If a special doctor, nurse, or other medical professional was there for you when everything changed, this is your chance to say, “Thank you.”
March 30 is Doctor’s Day, and we’re inviting you to share a short message honoring a doctor who made a difference. Messages from patients and friends are gathered into a keepsake booklet and delivered to doctors across Wilkes County.
A small gift made in their honor supports our vision that everyone in Wilkes is safe, healthy, and able to thrive. All while funding student scholarships that invest in the future of health care right here at home!
Learn more and share your thanks: healthywilkes.org/doc/
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It seems only fitting that The Health Foundation, dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our communities, officially came into being on Valentine’s Day 1991.
After all, it is the love that you, our contributors, partners, and friends show through your thoughts, words, deeds, and gifts that ensure we can be responsive to the needs of the community.
We can’t send you flowers or chocolates, but we can send our hopes that you enjoy a very, very happy and healthy Valentine’s Day! 💗💗💗#valentinesday #nonprofit
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This is a reminder that West Park in North Wilkesboro is privately owned by The Health Foundation, Inc. As a nonprofit, we cannot allow political advertising of any kind on our property. If you have placed a yard sign in West Park, please know that you can pick it up from our office at 1503 West D Street in North Wilkesboro.
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This is your chance to say, “Thank you!” to that special pediatrician, the one who is always there to look after your child.
March 30 is Doctor’s Day, and we’re inviting you to share a short message honoring a doctor who made a difference. Messages from patients and friends are gathered into a keepsake booklet and delivered to doctors across Wilkes County.
A small gift made in their honor supports our vision that everyone in Wilkes is safe, healthy, and able to thrive. All while funding student scholarships that invest in the future of health care right here at home!
Learn more and share your thanks: healthywilkes.org/doc/
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⏰ We'll be holding our monthly #WalkWithADoc Saturday, February 7, at 10am inside the Wilkes Family YMCA!
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If a doctor was ever there for you during a long course of treatment or therapy, this is your chance to say, “Thank you!”
March 30 is Doctor’s Day, and we’re inviting you to share a short message honoring a doctor who made a difference. Messages from patients and friends are gathered into a keepsake booklet and delivered to doctors across Wilkes County.
A small gift made in their honor supports our vision that everyone in Wilkes is safe, healthy, and able to thrive. All while funding student scholarships that invest in the future of health care right here at home!
Learn more and share your thanks: healthywilkes.org/doc/
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