Louis DeJoy and Aldona Wos Family Foundation News
The DEJOY\WOS Family Foundation was a Premier Patron Sponsor for the 65th International Red Cross Ball held on January 9, 2026 in Palm Beach, FL.
Founded in 1881, the American Red Cross provides support to those affected by disasters in the United States, provides support for members of the military and their families, collects, processes and distributes blood, provides health and safety education and training, and provides international relief and development.
The DEJOY\WOS Family Foundation was proud to be the Founder Sponsor for IWP’s 35th Anniversary Gala. The event was held at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium on October 9, 2025. The IWP community, including students, alumni, trustees, advisors, faculty, and supporters gathered to celebrate IWP’s intelligence programs.
The DEJOY\WOS Family Foundation was proud to be the Presenting Sponsor, for the Greensboro Police Foundation’s “The Blue Salute.” The event was held at the Greensboro Country Club on September 25, 2025. Funds raised will go a long way toward supporting the many initiatives in the areas of police training, equipment, and technology; officer well-being and recognition; and community partnerships and advocacy.
The event featured exhibits and demonstrations of cutting-edge police technology and equipment.
The DEJOY\WOS Family Foundation was a Platinum Sponsor for the 2025 Greensboro Science Center’s “See to Believe” Gala held on September 19, 2025. The DEJOY\WOS Family Foundation has continually supported the Gala since 2014.
The Gala is an annual fundraising event supporting the Greensboro Science Center. Proceeds from See to Believe support the operations of the zoo, museum, aquarium, global and local conservation projects, and the continued expansion and growth of the Greensboro Science Center.
Established in 1957, the Greensboro Science Center is an aquarium, museum and zoo located in Greensboro, North Carolina. The Center is committed to excellence in science education by providing the community with a dynamic, experiential and family-focused attraction designed to inspire scientific curiosity and encourage personal discovery about life and the natural world. The Greensboro Science Center is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and the American Alliance of Museums.
The DEJOY\WOS Family Foundation proudly sponsored the 2025 Winston-Salem Open, a men’s professional tennis tournament played on the ATP Tour at Wake Forest University. This year’s singles winner was Marton Fucsovics.
The Winston-Salem Open is a charitable non-profit whose proceeds benefit many in the local community. The primary charitable partner is the Winston-Salem / Forsyth County Schools middle school athletic programs. The Winston-Salem Open proceeds helped bring back cross country programs and expand tennis to all of the middle schools in Forsyth County.
The DEJOY\WOS Family Foundation proudly sponsored the Wyndham Championship and Wednesday Pro-Am for the eighteenth consecutive year. The Foundation proudly sponsors The DEJOY\WOS Family Foundation Wednesday Pro-Am where you golf alongside a PGA TOUR player. This year’s Wyndham Championship winner was Cameron Young.
The DEJOY\WOS Family Foundation awarded scholarships to students with ties to North Carolina and Estonia, with priority given to students with financial need. The DeJoy-Woś Scholarship program has been funded for 20 years by the DeJoy-Woś Family Foundation. This year marks the third year of a new gift of $500,000 to be distributed over five years.
The DEJOY\WOS Family Foundation was proud to be a Champion Sponsor for the 22nd Annual Greensboro Oyster Roast held on May 2, 2025. The Oyster Roast is the primary annual fundraising event for Family Service of the Piedmont. The event raised $267,000 to support Greensboro children and families in crisis.
Family Service of the Piedmont serves more than 18,000 local children and adults each year, addressing issues of domestic violence, child abuse, mental health and financial stability.
The DEJOY\WOS Family Foundation was proud to be a Wish Partner for the 11th annual Kentucky Derby Classic held on May 3, 2025.
Make-A-Wish creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. They seek to bring every eligible child’s wish to life because a wish is an integral part of a child’s treatment journey. Research shows children who have wishes granted can build the physical and emotional strength they need to fight their illness.
The DEJOY\WOS Family Foundation continued their support of Junior Achievement of the Triad by sponsoring the 45th Annual Business Leaders Hall of Fame held on March 20, 2025. Junior Achievement of the Triad’s Business Leaders Hall of Fame is an event to recognize and honor the professional accomplishments of visionary businessmen and women who have shaped the Triad’s economic landscape.
The 2025 event inducted Shirley T. Frye, Edmund R. Gant, Jr. & Dr. Janet Spriggs into the Business Leaders Hall of Fame. The annual event has been conducted since 1980.
In 2018, Louis DeJoy was inducted into the Hall of Fame.