Forsyth County Schools

Penguin Project Support - 2024

The FoCAL Center's 2025 Penguin Project production of The Lion King is an opportunity for special-needs students to perform in lead and supporting roles of a show alongside a typical peer. The pairs rehearse for several months, then perform four shows in January for their parents, peers, and the community at large. This year they will also add a second troupe to compete with other schools in the region. This gift supports production funding for both troupes, which include production royalties, set costs, costumes, marketing/advertising costs, and staffing salary assistance (director, musical director, and choreographer).

The Longest Table - 2024

The Longest Table is a community fellowship event in Forsyth County where individuals share a meal in order to bring residents of different backgrounds together. The hope is that the table grows each year to include new friends who form authentic, long-lasting relationships that foster understanding, trust, kindness, and empathy for others that overflows throughout all communities of Forsyth County. This gift provides food and set- up costs for the event.

HEReo's Event - 2024

Forsyth County School's HEReo's Event is a function held during Women's History Month where students and community members hear from powerful women in the community—including college athletes and business professionals—about their paths to successful careers. The event includes a keynote speaker, panel discussion, and interaction among participants. This gift covers the cost of the event.