Betsy Farmer was raised in Greensboro, North Carolina, but spent a large part of her life in Atlanta, Georgia. After returning to Greensboro in 1984, Farmer worked for a development consultant firm for non-profits, located in Winston-Salem. Farmer's experience with volunteer work and non-profit organizations would shape her continued relationship with Greensboro. Farmer relates some of the major changes in Greensboro life, including the Civil Rights movement, the disintegration and revitalization of downtown, and the major social activities that shaped the city in the 1950s and 1960s, such as sporting events and parades. She also reflects on the future of Greensboro, and the need for continued community cohesion and philanthropy. Farmer illustrates the important role non-profits have played in sustaining Greensboro throughout the years, particularly during crises or difficult times. She details her experiences with the Rotary Club of Greensboro, her volunteerism with colleges such as Duke University and Chatham Hall, and her work with the First Presbyterian Church of Greensboro.