News & Events

Viewing the Cole Building from across the courtyard near the dining hall. The Governor Morehead School courtyard has lots of open grass, benches and tall pecan trees

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 […]

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 […]

Chipotle Fundraiser

On Wednesday, September 7th from 4 to 8pm, stop by the Chipotle at 2316 Hillsborough St Ste 100, Raleigh (across from NC State University)! Your contribution will go to helping blind and visually impaired students go on educational trips, purchase accessible classroom tools and many other essential items. Chipotle has committed to sharing 33% of […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Giving Tuesday – Follow Us on Facebook!

Giving Tuesday reimagines a world built upon shared humanity and generosity. The Governor Morehead Foundation invites you to follow us on facebook to keep up with everything we’re up to, and to be an integral part of this national day of giving.  Life is anything but normal these days, but with your help, we can […]

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 […]

Holiday Magic “Under the Stars”

Insightful Visionaries and the Governor Morehead Foundation present Holiday Magic “Under the Stars”, a charity event to benefit the students of Governor Morehead School for the Blind. Join us for an exciting evening full of energy and fun! With renowned magicians and musicians, Holiday Magic “Under the Stars” is one event you won’t want to miss. […]

A Celebration of the Governor Morehead School

Join us as the Governor Morehead Foundation celebrates the Governor Morehead School and its challenging 2020-2021 school year. Learn about how GMS is helping visually impaired students navigate the world around them and hear how the work of The Governor Morehead Foundation benefits them. Your donation will help support the students with funding for materials […]