Community & Economic Development

Community Initiatives

We support community projects and initiatives that align with the mission of our department.

ForsythRides Offers Free Rides

Through June 30, 2024

We provide no-cost private transportation services to residents of Forsyth County for employment-related travel to work, skills training, job fairs, interviews, GED classes, or transporting children to childcare for working parents.

*Rides must originate in Forsyth County. Program is free through June 30.

*Parents must provide and install car seat and accompany their child to the childcare destination.

For assistance, call 336-703-2684.

FAQs

Please include both addresses as destinations and when writing days and times, please indicate which destination is when and Support Systems will confirm when scheduling. Only one response is necessary
Children can be transported to childcare if it is on the way to a parent’s ride to work or training. Parents must provide and install any required car seats and be present the entire time the child is in the vehicle.
Rides must originate in Forsyth County and be within 35 miles of origin address
We are currently at capacity for th eprogram due to limited funding. Your name and informtion have been added to a waitlist and we will be in touch if space opens up or there are any other program updates.
Highway 65 Waterline Project

Forsyth County Community & Economic Development (CED) Department is working with a community just east of Rural Hall, along Highway 65, to secure grant funding for the extension of public water to that area. If awarded, the Community Development Block Grant funding would provide up to $2 million for the project which would include the installation of the water main along Highway 65 and the cost of connection for low-to-moderate income homeowners.

Forsyth County CED staff is working with the community throughout August and September to develop the application including the completion of required community surveys and getting residential wells tested.

Contact
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Kyle Haney

Community & Economic Development Director
haneyjk@forsyth.cc
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Andrea Sheetz

Workforce Development Analyst
sheetzag@forsyth.cc

Fair Housing Statment

Forsyth County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, familial status, physical handicap or disability in its employment opportunities, programs, services or activities.

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Community & Economic Development

  • 201 North Chestnut Street
    Fifth Floor
    Winston-Salem, NC 27101
  • Phone: 336 703 2684
  • Fax: 336 727 8580
  • Email: Contact Us