Read about how our B&C Fellowship Program Alumni are continuing to make strides in their communities this month!
Tremona Purvis (2023 Fellow)
Thirty-four staff members earning $74K worth of grants. These grants from the Winston-Salem Foundation will fund an incredible array of student-centered projects and unique professional development opportunities. Vikki Heaney’s grant will add more Spanish materials for the Northwest Middle School library media center. Griffith Elementary School’s Tremona Purvis will use hers to create an educator wellness pilot program. Mount Tabor High School’s Kimberly Speas grant will support a college and career field trip.
Thank you for your creativity and commitment to our students, and to building your skills as educators!
Tremona is also hosting the “lluminating Rae’s Of Light Scholarship” brunch, honoring her daughter, Angel Makieya Rae Smith. This will take place at the Hawthorne Inn, in Winston Salem, NC on July 27th . Tickets are now available for purchase at: BWBreakthrough@gmail.com
There will also be guest speaker, Tasha Page Lockhart in attendance. See the flyer down below for more information!
Marinel Ubaldo (2025 Fellow)
Marinel was recently appointed to the Stormwater Management Advisory Commission. Keep up the great work Marinel!
Monica Fuller (2023 Fellow)
Introducing Friendship Writing Youth Group – A Veteran-Led Mission to Empower Young Writers
Monica Fuller is excited to launch Friendship Writing Youth Group (FWYG), a new veteran-led nonprofit focused on helping kids improve their handwriting skills through the art of storytelling. This unique programming combines penmanship with creativity, offering hands-on experiences that build confidence, literacy, and a lifelong love for writing.
FWYG offers full-day workshops and 8-week programs that include fun and engaging activities like comic book writing, bookmark making, book cover design, and even puppet making. Each cycle ends with a special graduation celebration where students showcase their growth and creativity.
They will kick off summer programming in partnership with local Boys and Girls Clubs and public schools—bringing the mission directly to the communities that need it most.
Follow their journey on TikTok and Instagram: @NCFWYG
Let’s write a brighter future—one story at a time!
