You’ve Waited and Wondered. Now You Can Know.

Click here (PDF, 380 KB) to read the latest newsletter to learn the:

 

  • Delights of Current Classes and Graduate Gatherings
  • Results of Forsyth Tech’s Research on Pivot’s behalf
  • Staffing Goodbye and Hello
  • Dates to Save: Graduation & Annual Meeting
  • Tribute to & Opportunities for Mentors & Other Volunteers
  • Gifts in Honor or Memory of Important People

Pivot and Ardmore Baptist Featured in Magazine

Pivot and Ardmore Baptist together were featured the January/February edition of Outreach Magazine.  The article (click here  – PDF 96 KB) describes how Ardmore identified an untapped demographic, women without children, and how Pivot is empowering these women for better life and work opportunities.

 

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Scholarships for up to 8 women

  • ready to make a change
  • with no minor dependents at home
  • committed to attend and participate in weekly sessions
  • interested in building community with others
  • open to a Biblical foundation and a 1-on-1 Christian mentor

 

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  • Help choose class topics tailored to your strengths and interests
  • Make a difference for yourself, your classmates, and future participants

Interested?

Click here -or- contact Carol Polk or Michelle Minnich.

​A new semester of in-person classes with up to 10 women is scheduled to begin February 23, 2023 with COVID precautions

Latest Newsletter: Fun, Difficult, Exciting

Stay up to date on the latest happenings through Pivot’s latest newsletter as you:

  • Delight in Cupcakes and Trellis, the topics of the fall Pivot Plus event.
  • Walk through our tough decision about Semester #6 this fall.
  • Explore more about Leadership Winston-Salem’s project for Pivot.
  • Celebrate early results of our year-end fundraising efforts. Click here to help.
  • Acknowledge those who have honored or remembered others with their gifts.

Check out our Newsletter Archive to learn more about Pivot’s story.

Do you know someone?  Is it you?  We are eager for conversations with potential participants, mentors, and other volunteers.  Spring 2023 semester will be here before we know it. Click here if you’re interested in volunteering or mentoring.  Let us know about a potential participant by making a referral.

Pivot Selected for LWS Action Learning Project

Leadership Winston-Salem (LWS) is proud to announce the selection of Pivot Ministry as one of eight Action Learning Project recipients. The purpose of the Action Learning Project is to assign a group of eight community leaders to focus on a specific need of the organization. The team works together to provide a solution or recommendation for an issue or goal during a nine-month immersive learning experience. LWS is excited to partner with Pivot Ministry to help fulfill its service mission to the Winston-Salem community.

Action Learning Program (ALP) Overview:
Action learning projects bring LWS class participants together in a diverse team setting that fosters collaborative thinking and problem-solving. The Leadership Winston-Salem Action Learning Project program coaches new Flagship class participants through groups focusing on a project deliverable and the leadership learning process through inquiry, reflection, and feedback. ALP teams explore complex problems or potential opportunities for non-profit organizations through a fresh set of eyes and work together over nine months to meet specific goals that elevate how the organization impacts the community.

Pivot Graduate Featured in Article

After receiving one of two site grants from the national WMU Foundation earlier this year, Pivot and our part-time employee and Pivot graduate, Kim McDermott, were featured in an article that appears in two publications:

 

  • See the online article here, where you can also read about other successful graduates from similar Christian Women’s Job Corps sites
  • Or read the article here, as it was published in The Baptist Paper on August 18, 2022.

Needs & News

Take Action and enjoy many photos and inspirations in Pivot’s latest newsletter as you:

  • Celebrate Graduation #5 and a 100% graduation rate for the first time!
  • Meet our new Board Member, Volunteer Coordinator, and Events Team Leader
  • Read about a life-changing Lunch-N-Learn
  • Learn of 9 new laptops donated to Pivot ladies
  • Get involved with the imminent fall semester.  See the last article in newsletter
  • And, of course, support Pivot financially, as well

Check out our Newsletter Archive to learn more about Pivot’s story.

 

In The News / Share The News

Pivot was the featured nonprofit in the March 2022 issue of Winston-Salem Monthly magazine!  The article delves into what Pivot does, notes how we impact lives across our community, and raises awareness of Pivot.  YOU can help spread the news, too!  Check out the article HERE, and then share the link and your comments about Pivot within your sphere of influence via text, email, or social media.

PLUS: Consider donating – and asking others to donate – to reach our $15,000 spring goal, since YOU make #PivotPossible. Click HERE to donate.

RESOURCES:  Graphics are available for your social media posts HERE.

Pivot Celebrates the Graduation of its Fourth Class

Pivot's Fourth Class

Graduates of Pivot’s Fourth Class with their Mentors

On Saturday, December 11th, Pivot held a graduation ceremony for its fourth class of participants (Click here to watch on YouTube.) We are praising God for:

  • Three women who persevered through personal challenges and remained dedicated to completing the semester with Pivot!
  • Amazing instructors who taught and equipped the participants to make positive, life-transforming choices!
  • Scores of volunteers who spent hundreds of hours the last four months – everything from mentoring, to fundraising, to providing lunch, and so much more – is done by these faithful folks!
  • Community partners who help identify potential participants and connect them with resources to allow them to take steps in the right direction!
  • Financial and prayer supporters who keep this ministry going!

We’re so grateful for all these things and our God who makes then possible.

Exciting Year-End News

As the holiday season and year-end approach, join Pivot in celebrating several important milestones! The abbreviated list includes:

  • The fourth semester comes to a close on December 9th
  • Three fabulous women will graduate on Saturday, December 11th (COVID Protocols)
  • Our annual appeal for year-end donations – focused on THANKS – is officially in progress with a goal of $40,000 to sustain the ministry, change women’s lives, and glorify God. Click HERE to participate
  • #GivingTuesday on November 30th provides an additional opportunity for focused giving and for you to share the opportunity with others in your sphere of influence
  • We welcome conversations with potential participants, mentors and other volunteers for Spring 2022 semester. Contact us and send others our way, by all means.

Join us in celebrating all God is doing.