Victim's Assistance Grants

The Chrissy Gallaher Victim’s Assistance Fund provides targeted support for individuals who have experienced violent crime and for organizations that serve such victims. The fund was established in 1992 by friends and family of Chrissy Gallaher in Winston‑Salem, North Carolina, in memory of her life and to create a lasting resource for others affected by violent criminal acts. Its purpose is to offer financial assistance that helps victims minimize practical and immediate complications that arise in the aftermath of violence — such as medical expenses, transportation to court or service providers, and other crisis‑related costs. The fund also supports statewide organizations that provide information in a supportive manner to victims of violent crime. Winston-Salem Foundation The Winston‑Salem Foundation, a community foundation serving Forsyth County and beyond, administers this fund in partnership with local nonprofits. In the foundation’s latest community grants announcement, a direct award from this fund was made to Family Services, allocating $4,000 specifically to provide direct assistance to victims of violent crime. This award was part of a larger slate of community grants, but the victim assistance component was explicitly designated to address the needs of individuals impacted by violence.