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The DEJOY\WOS Family Foundation supported The Miriam P. Brenner Children’s Museum through a $125,000 pledge commitment towards its current capital campaign effort, “Building for Tomorrow”. The donation will be used to fund a makeover of the Museum’s Post Office Exhibit.

The “Building for Tomorrow” campaign was launched in late 2021 with the Goal of raising $2.05MM to support investments in critical facility infrastructure and exhibit improvements. The Campaign is currently at over 90% of its goal.

MBCM, located in the cultural district of downtown Greensboro, is a 37,000-square-foot facility, with more than 20 permanent exhibitions devoted to experimental learning. Children learn from hands-on activities that contribute to their growth, play, creation, and exploration. After its initial opening, MBCM expanded its offerings to include outdoor exploration and STEM activities. Learn more at www.mbcmuseum.com.

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The DEJOY\WOS Family Foundation was a “Founding Friend Sponsor” of the Supreme Court Historical Society and the Historic DACOR Bacon House event, which was held on November 16, 2022. The dinner event featured patriotic philanthropist, author, speaker, and television host, David M. Rubenstein who moderated a discussion with Marshall biographer, Fromm Professor of International Law, Joel Richard Paul, and Former U.S. Solicitor General, The Honorable Theodore B. Olson.

The Friends of the Historic DACOR Bacon House was established in 2021 to support the preservation of a singularly unique house – not only a respected center for the study and furtherance of American diplomacy, but a monument to a close and continuing connection to the Supreme Court. Originally built in 1825, the DACOR Bacon House is an outstanding example of Federal period architecture, one of only a few in the President’s Neighborhood.

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The DEJOY\WOS Family Foundation continued their support of The National Conference for Community and Justice (NCCJ) by sponsoring the 56th annual Citation Award Dinner on November 9, 2022. The event honored Addy & Paul Jeffrey and Linda & Tom Sloan with the Citation Award.

The National Conference for Community and Justice (NCCJ) is a human relations organization that promotes inclusion and acceptance by providing education and advocacy while building communities that are respectful and just for all. NCCJ celebrates the diversity of races, religions, cultures, genders, abilities & sexual orientations.

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The DEJOY\WOS Family Foundation was a Ruby Sponsor for the 2022 Greensboro Science Center’s “Glow for Greensboro” event held on November 4, 2022, which helps to make the annual Winter Wonderlights possible.

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.

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The DEJOY\WOS Family Foundation was a Promoter Sponsor for the 2022 Well-Spring “Be the Solution” fundraising event held on Tuesday, October 11, 2022.

Well-Spring Solutions offers adult day care for older adults with dementia, providing not only its participants with socialization, cognitive stimulation and a safe, secure setting, but also much-needed breaks for family caregivers. As difficult as it is under normal circumstances to care for a loved one with dementia, just imagine doing so during COVID. Now more than ever, these families desperately need critical assistance.

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Three Institute of World Politics students were awarded the prestigious Louis DeJoy and Aldona Z. Woś Family Foundation Scholarship in 2022.

Established in 2017 through a generous $1 million gift by Louis DeJoy and Amb. Aldona Woś, this scholarship will be available to exemplary IWP students up to 2027. The Louis DeJoy and Aldona Z. Woś Family Foundation Scholarship provides up to full tuition per semester for recent college graduates who demonstrate significant academic, professional, or personal achievement, as well as a history of leadership and an overall potential to succeed in IWP’s rigorous course of study.

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The DEJOY\WOS Family Foundation proudly sponsored the 2022 Winston-Salem Open, a men’s professional tennis tournament played on the ATP Tour at Wake Forest University. This year’s singles winner was Adrian Mannarino, the first French champion in the tournament’s history. Mannarino, 34 years old, is also the oldest champion in the tournament’s history.

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.

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The DEJOY\WOS Family Foundation proudly sponsored the Wyndham Championship and Wednesday Pro-Am for the fifteenth 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 Tom Kim who is the first player born in the 21^st century to win on Tour.

The DEJOY\WOS Family Foundation was a “Dinner Sponsor” for the 32nd Annual TFAS Scholarship Dinner, which was held on July 13, 2022 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Washington, D.C.

Funds raised by this annual dinner support scholarships for highly qualified, ambitious student leaders to attend our transformational TFAS D.C. Summer Programs track on Business + Government Relations. This comprehensive program includes: courses on economics and government relations for transferable credit; guaranteed internships with government affairs offices of notable corporations, trade associations and lobbying firms in the D.C. area; and unparalleled access to networking and professional development opportunities including special guest lectures, site briefings, a mentorship program and more.

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The DEJOY\WOS Family Foundation awarded $100,000 in scholarships to students with ties to North Carolina and Estonia, with priority given to students with financial need. DeJoy and Woś have generously provided financial assistance for students attending TFAS summer programs for more than 15 years.

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