non-profits
FeedNC summer food drive launches with a party June 16
June 12. As schools close for the summer, thousands of children are at risk of going hungry. FeedNC is holding a Summer Hunger Food Drive June 16 to June 21. They hope to collect 15,000 lbs. of food and raise $15,000. The food drive kicks off with a Summer Party at FeedNC, 2456 Charlotte Hwy., […]
Little Smiles Christmas in July is July 19
June 11. Little Smiles NC will hold Christmas in July, a toy drive and fundraiser Saturday, July 19 from 3 pm to 6 pm at Lost Worlds Brewing in Cornelius. The event will benefit Little Smiles NC, a nonprofit that supports pediatric patients and children in need. Highlights include: ● Photos with Santa ● Raffles […]
N. Meck Woman’s Club grants exceed $80,000
May 19. The North Mecklenburg Woman’s Club has awarded $83,000 in funding this year to various local non-profits including Ada Jenkins Center, Angels & Sparrows, Beds for Kids, Bridge of Hearts, Caterpillar Ministries, Hope House and Shining Hope Farms. Quotable “I am proud of the work this group of dedicated women has done this year […]
Sip, Smile & Celebrate Cook Community Clinic May 17
May 11. The Cook Community Clinic will hold a reopening and ribbon cutting event Saturday May 17 with live music and refreshments from 5 pm to 8 pm. The free clinic is located at 14230 Hunters Road in Huntersville. Remarks and ribbon cutting at 6:15 pm.
Volunteer Fair provides a great opportunity for all ages
May 9. The Peninsula Community Foundation’s Volunteer Fair at the Bethel Presbyterian Church Family Life Center brought out dozens of volunteers as well as local non-profits looking to expand their work. The Peninsula Community Foundation has served the North Meck area for more than 20 years. -Photos by Jason Benavides
PCF Volunteer Fair tomorrow at Bethel Church
May 7. The Peninsula Community Foundation (PCF) is hosting a Volunteer Fair May 8 in the Bethel Presbyterian Church Family Life Center. The fair, which is designed to connect charities with residents eager to make a difference in their community, runs from 1 pm to 5 pm. Address: 19920 Bethel Church Road, Cornelius. As many […]
Derby Day event in Birkdale benefits Cool Kids
April 29. A Kentucky Derby celebration to benefit Cool Kids Clubhouse will take place on Saturday, May 3, from 4 pm to 7 pm at The Plaza in Birkdale Village. The event includes live music, pop-up crafts and betting. All betting proceeds will be donated to Cool Kids Clubhouse. There will be Derby-themed beverages, including […]
NC Youth Orchestra fundraiser
April 8. The North Carolina Youth Orchestra will hold Spirit Night on Friday, April 25 at the Urban Air Adventure Park where there is trampolining, rock climbing, dodge-balling and more. Twenty percent of the proceeds will be donated back to NCYO, formerly the Cornelius Youth Orchestra. Just mention “NCYO Spirit Night” at time of purchase. […]
Healed and Restored golf fundraiser is Monday
April 4. Healed and Restored, a local nonprofit helping women heal from all types of trauma and assault, will hold their annual Golf Tournament Monday, April 7 at the Mooresville Golf Club. The cost is $150 per player. All proceeds go to support Healed and Restored which operates a house in Huntersville where women come […]
Happy Hour Rotary group raised $40K for non-profits
March 24. Lake Norman Men That Cook raised $40,000 to be split between 15 local charities. Challengers in the food competition cooked for Westmoreland Wheelhouse, The Huntersville Police Emergency Relief Fund, Yay Day Foundation, Lake Norman Kiwanis, Bridge of Hearts, Angels & Sparrows, Hinds Feet Farm, Mababu Live, Hough High School JROTC, Feed-NC, Lydia’s Loft, […]
