Staff Highlight: Noah Winton, From Middle School Hero to Heritage High School Future Center Director
For the past two years, Noah Winton has led the Future Center at Heritage High School, helping students uncover their passions and navigate life after graduation. But Noah’s journey with Lynchburg Beacon of Hope began much earlier. A South Alabama native, Noah moved to Virginia to attend Liberty University, where he earned his undergraduate degree and developed a deep connection to the Lynchburg community. Starting as a freshman work-study student with Beacon of Hope, Noah spent all four years of college immersing himself in programs like Middle School Heroes and thriving as a Future Center Advisor, where he exercised his strengths through leading class visits, running the
Future Center’s social media, and providing a fresh perspective to existing programs.
Now, as a Future Center Director, Noah brings boundless energy, creativity, and dedication to his work, drawing on his experience running youth summer camps and continually reimagining Future Center support for today’s evolving students. After six years with Beacon of Hope, his commitment to empowering students has only grown stronger. Want to reach out to Noah? Shoot him an email at Noah@BeaconOfHopeLynchburg.org.
HOPEx 2025: Celebrating “The Art of Change”
Lynchburg Beacon of Hope invites you to HOPEx 2025, our fourth annual celebration of stories, transformation, and inspiration. This year’s theme, “The Art of Change,” will explore how change shapes lives and communities. Join us on April 4, 2025, at the Historic Academy Theatre for an unforgettable evening! This year’s event features an incredible lineup of speakers. Grammy and Tony Award nominee Phillip Boykin brings his illustrious Broadway experience, including Hadestown , Once on This Island , The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess . Dr. Chris Kukk, author of The Compassionate Achiever and Dean of Longwood University’s Cormier Honors College, will share insights from his groundbreaking work at the intersection of neuroscience and social sciences. Local real estate and property extraordinaire, Daryl Calfee will offer reflections on life, change, and resilience drawn from his recently published book, Let’s Skip the Bullsh*t: Lessons from Dad after Your Mom Died.
Lynchburg City Schools alumni Manan Shah, Avery Sprouse, Bobby Vinson, and Zhakia Scott will share inspiring stories of growth and leadership, showcasing the impact of change. Hosted by Kathleen Davis with music from Flat Five Jazz, this unforgettable evening awaits. Get your tickets now on the Academy Center’s website! HOPEx 2025 would not be possible without the generous support of sponsors including Framatome, Centra Health, Moore and Giles, Jamerson-Lewis Construction, Lynchburg City Schools Education Foundation, Bank of the James, and Innovative Wireless Technologies.
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