Guilford County is pleased to announce the selection of Sonya Desai as the new Director of the Guilford County Family Justice Center (FJC).As Director, Desai will oversee the Family Justice Center’s daily operations and guide implementation of its strategic plan, ensuring victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse and elder abuse have access to comprehensive, coordinated safety, legal, social and health services provided by county and nonprofit, and government partners.
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Guilford County was among 39 North Carolina jurisdictions to earn recognition in the 2026 North Carolina City & County Communicators (NC3C) Excellence in Communications Awards. Guilford County won first place in the photography category, as well as three second-place awards in the website, citizen participation, and logo categories, and two third place recognitions in videography and promotional video.
The Extension Master Gardener℠ Passalong Plant Sale will be held Friday, May 1, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Saturday, May 2, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the NC Cooperative Extension, Guilford County Agricultural Center at 3309 Burlington Road, Greensboro. The plant sale benefits the Extension's Master Gardener Volunteer Association program fund, which supports school garden grants, free gardening classes, and community events centered on public education.
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, Guilford County, in partnership with Alexander Youth Network, will host a Mental Health Resource Fair on Saturday, May 2, from noon to 4 p.m. at 925 Third St. in Greensboro.
Guilford County Division of Social Services (GCDSS) is pleased to announce the promotion of Shelia Stokes to Deputy Director of Social Services.In her new role, Stokes will oversee the implementation and coordination of GCDSS programs and services, ensuring alignment across internal operations and external partners. She will also provide leadership for the agency’s service divisions, including transportation, human resources, planning, and professional development.
Guilford County invites all county residents to participate in the Spring Recycling Event on Saturday, April 25, from 8 a.m. to noon, at Eastern Guilford Middle School, 435 Peeden Drive, Gibsonville, NC. The event will also feature a Medication Take-Back station hosted by the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) and a Food Drive hosted by A Simple Gesture.
Guilford County will celebrate National County Government Month (NCGM) during the month of April to showcase how the county supports residents and builds healthy, safe, and vibrant communities.County departments provide core and essentials services to support public safety, health and human services to keep residents across the county healthy and secure.
Every Baby Guilford invites the Guilford County community to attend Black Maternal Health Week 2026: Walk & Family Day, an interactive health fair promoting access to maternal health resources, education and support. This event will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 11 at Center City Park in Greensboro.
Guilford County Farm’s annual plant sale will kick off on Wednesday, April 1, at 9 a.m. The sale will run through Saturday, May 30, or until all plants are sold. Residents and visitors are welcome to shop every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon.The plants available for purchase are grown by Guilford County Parks staff at the county’s greenhouse at the Guilford County Farm located at 7315 Howerton Rd., Gibsonville, NC.
The Guilford County Child Fatality Prevention Team announces the opening of nominations for the 24th annual "Safety Makes Cents" award, which honors exceptional contributions in the field of childhood injury prevention.One recipient will be selected to receive the 2026 award, which includes a $2,000 grant. The awarded funds must be used to support and advance the recipient's ongoing safety initiatives.