City of Winston-Salem

A day without water is scarier than a ghost… 👻 This spooky season, we’re observing Oct. 16 as #ImagineADayWithoutWater to recognize how essential water is to our daily lives. 💧What if the tap ran dry? How would your life and community be affected? This is the reality for at least 2 million people in America who lack access to adequate sanitation and drinking water. #WSFCUtilities is committed to delivering top quality drinking water to the residents of our city. Read the latest water quality reports: https://lnkd.in/exu-rdaF

Calling all Winston-Salem artists! 🎨🎭🖼️ The WSFC Public Art Commission is seeking project proposals for public art in the city of Winston-Salem. Projects may be curatorial, performative, community-based, sound-based, two-dimensional, and/or three-dimensional. Experimentation is encouraged! The Commission will fund multiple projects, ranging from $1,000 to $10,000. This competition is open only to residents age 18+ in Winston-Salem, NC. Apply by Nov. 14, 2025. Application and more information found here: https://lnkd.in/gPcDaXDW Questions? Join our info sessions for in-depth information or to speak with city staff and receive feedback on your ideas. Zoom Info Session: Thursday, Oct. 16 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. tinyurl.com/opencallzoom Drop-In Session: Friday, Nov. 7 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Camino Bakery Brookstown 300 S Marshall St, W-S

The City of Winston-Salem is searching for our next Deputy Human Resources Director. Are you a proven HR leader who is ready to elevate your skillset to the next level and work with a dynamic team in a fast-paced, multi-faceted environment? This may be the opportunity you are looking for. The Deputy Director will work closely with and support the Director in leading the HR department and is responsible for strategic planning, policy development, and operational oversight. The 22-member department is transitioning from a transactional to a strategic approach and is implementing a new HRIS, currently underway with a planned go-live in 2026. This role ensures compliance with employment laws, promotes workforce development, and drives initiatives that enhance employee engagement and operational effectiveness.  Apply Today! https://lnkd.in/e5aEnDRR

“My Hispanic heritage is a source of deep pride and identity for me. It represents strong family values, resilience, respect, and a commitment to community— principles that have shaped who I am personally and professionally. As a police officer, my background allows me to build meaningful connections with diverse members of the community, especially those who may feel underserved or misunderstood. It has given me a unique perspective and a deeper sense of empathy, which helps foster trust, improve communication, and bridge cultural gaps. My heritage continues to guide my commitment to serve with integrity, fairness, and respect for all. I take pride in being part of a team that values public service, and I’m motivated by knowing that the work we do helps create a stronger, more connected, and more resilient Winston-Salem for everyone.” - Officer Daymali Perez-Reyes, Winston-Salem Police Department Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! 🎊 We’ve enjoyed sharing the stories of some of the hardworking city employees that make Winston-Salem wonderful.

You have opinions, and we want to hear them! 🗣️📝 We want to know what you think of your city and local government. If you are one of the randomly selected residents in Winston-Salem to receive the 2025 Resident Satisfaction Survey in the mail, please take a moment to complete it and send it back to us. Your responses will help City Council make decisions that directly affect your community. Didn’t receive this in the mail? All residents will have the chance to take the survey online later this month. 🔗 Questions? Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gmeuEJiU

Have you heard of the “Y” Camps of Salem Chapel Township?🏕️ The Glade Street YMCA opened Camp Betty Hastings in 1936 for summer programs for schoolgirls and year-round amenities for single working women. Racially integrated women’s groups and co-ed “Y” groups used the camp as early as the 1950s. “The camp brought Black women and white women and their daughters together long before that was the norm,” according to Rev. Ellen Yarborough, a former director of the camp. Camp Civilian opened in 1947 on land the Civilian Club purchased for the YMCA to use as a camp for African American youth. The camp operated under a co-op agreement and was used as a summer camp by Black YMCA, YWCA, and scout groups before integration. Both camps closed in the 1980s. See the Historic Marker for this site at the southeast corner of Stafford Mill Road and Lake Woussicket Road. Do you have a piece of our history you’d like to be remembered for generations to come? Apply for a Historic Marker to commemorate an important site, building, or event in Forsyth County. To be considered for 2025, apply by October 31: https://lnkd.in/gwH3ByAu

Leave the leaves and let it glow! 🍁 Fallen leaves are more than just seasonal color — they are shelter. 🐛 Leaving the leaves is one of the easiest ways to help insects and soil health in your yard. Piles of fallen leaves create homes for all sorts of beneficial critters, from butterflies and beetles to worms and fireflies. 🌟 Fireflies lay their eggs in moist leaf litter. Without it, their populations will decline, and our summer nights will see less of that magical glow every year. Try skipping the bags and rake! We invite you to take the pledge at the link below and mark your yard as a safe haven. Those that take the pledge can receive one of these yard signs, while supplies last. https://lnkd.in/gY4zr7va 🍂 Don’t worry, leaf collection services will still be available to residents this year. The Leave the Leaves initiative is optional, and won’t affect the normal leaf pickup schedule.

Get paid to invest in yourself💰 Looking for a fresh start? 🚀 With the Positive Path program, you can earn money, explore career paths, and work toward your goals. Open to Winston-Salem youth, ages 16–24. Don’t miss out! Apply before November 2: https://lnkd.in/gRRzAzBc

“Every job in Utilities is crucial to successful operations. I enjoy helping customers resolve issues while also educating them about our new advanced metering infrastructure system. My Hispanic heritage has shaped my life and career by giving me a strong work ethic and respect for all people, no matter what walk of life they come from.” - Jose Martinez, WSFC Utilities Water Services Field Supervisor (pictured on the left) “I want to make my grandparents proud. I want them to know that their efforts of instilling honesty, integrity, and love for others, were well received. They wanted us to understand that hard work pays off, your name is worth keeping clean, family is everything, and that I should never forget where I came from. This is my Hispanic heritage, and the foundation our loved ones wanted us to pass on.” - Antonio Martinez, WSFC Utilities Assistant Field Operations Manager (on the right) Happy #HispanicHeritageMonth 🎊 We’re excited to share the stories of some of the hardworking city employees that make Winston-Salem wonderful. This week, meet the Martinez brothers, Antonio and Jose. Tune in next week for more.