Governor Morehead Foundation

Lineberry Hall at Governor Morehead School. A large brick building with 4 white Doric columns at the top of the front steps.

Fostering the enlightenment of visually impaired children and young adults.

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Grand Opening – Accessible Outdoor Learning Center

Please join us in celebrating the Grand Opening of the Accessible Outdoor Learning Center on April 11th @ 12:30 PM.   The project has been a culmination of efforts by GMS, GMF, NCSU – College of Design, Freedom by Design – AIAS, Osterlund Architects, McClure and Associates, NCDPI, and more across the span of five […] Read more

The Giving Season Gala 2023

Join the Governor Morehead Foundation for a fun-filled evening at the Governor Morehead School for “The Giving Season Gala: A Night of Grateful Gifts.”  This annual fundraising event promises once again to be a night filled with warmth, laughter, and heartfelt connections as we come together to showcase the talents of the students of the […] Read more

August 2023 Newsletter

From the desk of our Board President, Francisco Chavez: The Governor Morehead School has welcomed close to 50 students to campus so far for the start of the new school year.  Think back to when you began a new school year…the anticipation, the energy, and maybe a little trepidation, all bundled together…what an exciting time!  […] Read more

June 2023 Newsletter

From the desk of our Board President, Francisco Chavez: As the weather heats up outside, the Governor Morehead Foundation is boiling over with commitment to fulfill our mission: to help and support the students and community at the Governor Morehead School. May and June presented a couple of great opportunities to contribute to the education […] Read more

Chipotle Fundraiser

Join us for a Chipotle fundraiser on August 2nd from 4 to 8 pm at the 4421 Six Forks Road location! Read more

April 2023 Newsletter

From the desk of our Board President, Francisco Chavez: Do you remember your first…? For probably all of us, our early education… our experiences in the classroom, the friends we made, the trips we took for the first time…shaped us into the people we are today.  As we move into the second quarter of the […] Read more

March 2023 Newsletter

From the desk of our Board President, Francisco Chavez: The Governor Morehead Foundation is happy to welcome Spring and to hear all the buzz among board members and Governor Morehead School students.  We’re so impressed to see our students learning new skills in the classroom and out in the community (scroll down to learn more).  And student teams have recently returned […] Read more

February 2023 Newsletter

From the desk of our Board President, Francisco Chavez: The beginning of the new year gave the Governor Morehead Foundation board of directors a chance to catch our breaths from all the excitement and important duties from the last bit of 2022. Early in February, the board came together for our annual board retreat where […] Read more

December 2022 Newsletter

From the desk of our Board President, Francisco Chavez: Happy Holidays! As we bring this exciting and pivotal year to a close, the foundation is proud of the many funding requests we have approved… a total of $39,000 in 2022 alone! It is also, sadly, a time to say goodbye to one of our longest […] Read more

September 2022 Newsletter

From the desk of our Board President, Francisco Chavez: We want to bring GMF to you! Just recently, I was invited to speak at the Durham Lions Club.  In attendance with me was our newest foundation board member, Jill McMillan.  We enjoyed a delicious lunch and connection with members who share the same mission in […] Read more

The Giving Season Gala: A Night of Grateful Gifts

We are super excited to present “The Giving Season Gala: A Night of Grateful Gifts” on Thursday, November 10 as our signature fundraiser for the year!  Join us for a truly delightful evening of food, fun, and fellowship as students from the Governor Morehead School share their gifts and talents with us through art and […] Read more

August 2022 Newsletter – The Charger Advocate

From the desk of our Board President, Francisco Chavez: Greetings GMF friends and supporters! You may have heard in the news recently about some proposed changes to the way the Governor Morehead School (and the two state schools for the deaf) are governed.  Senate Bill 593, which was introduced last year, proposed shifting the governance of the […] Read more

June 2022 Newsletter – The Charger Advocate

From the desk of our Board President, Francisco Chavez: Although Spring and Summer bring many the opportunity to relax, travel, and take life at a slower pace, the Governor Morehead Foundation is busy at work meeting the needs of the students. The school doesn’t take a break in the summer, and neither do we! Since […] Read more

May 2022 Newsletter – The Charger Advocate

From the desk of our Board President, Francisco Chavez: The first quarter of 2022 has brought new funding projects, new collaborations, and exciting new changes to the Governor Morehead School and the Governor Morehead Foundation.  The foundation is working on a VERY BIG capital project at the school that we hope to be able to […] Read more

February 2022 Newsletter – The Charger Advocate

From the desk of our Board President, Francisco Chavez: Happy New Year!  2022 will be a year of innovation and creativity as board members and supporters of GMF continue their commitment to serving the students and campus of the Governor Morehead School.  As new funding requests from the school come in, a fellow board member […] Read more

September 2021 Newsletter – The Charger Advocate

From the desk of our Board President, Francisco Chavez: 2021 is going at full speed.  Board members have been giving of their time and talent to fulfill our mission of serving the students, staff, and community at GMS. Great ideas have been shared and implemented, like our first ever virtual-hybrid event!  And our beautiful greeting cards, with […] Read more

June 2021 Newsletter — The Charger Advocate

From the desk of our president, Francisco Chavez: Welcome to the first edition of The Charger Advocate, the monthly newsletter of the Governor Morehead Foundation, supporting the students, faculty, and staff of the Governor Morehead School for the Blind.  I feel inspired and motivated by the resilience of the GMS community during this challenging time.  I look […] Read more

December 2020 Newsletter

Dear Supporters and Friends of the Governor Morehead Foundation, 2020 has been a difficult year for us all. It has been especially challenging for the visually impaired and blind students at the Governor Morehead School. Imagine not being able to see well and now having to stand more than six feet away from someone just […] Read more

GMS November 2020 Newsletter

Greeting GMS Community, Congratulations to all our students, staff, and families on completing our first quarter of the 2020-2021 school year. This year continues to be like no other as we continue to work to find the best ways to connect, engage, and learn. We continue to extend our gratitude to our GMS community for […] Read more

COVID-19: Support Needed for Some GMS Families

Dear GM Foundation Friends and Supporters: I hope you and your family are doing well and staying healthy during this challenging time. I am sending you an urgent request from the GMS Principal, Matthew Mescall. Some of the GMS families are experiencing financial difficulties due to the pandemic. As always, any donation you are able […] Read more

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Your donation makes a difference. The Governor Morehead Foundation (GMF) seeks additional funding not provided by state or federal funds to supplement the students’ experience so they are armed with all of the educational opportunities to help them thrive and grow. The Governor Morehead Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization, so please consider making a donation.