non-profits
Guns to Gardens Feb. 17 in Davidson
Feb. 12. Lake Norman Area Faith Communities is planning a unique Gun Safe Surrender Event on Feb. 17 at Gethsemane Baptist Church in Davidson. Anyone may bring an unloaded gun to be dismantled and transformed into garden tools and art by RAWtools South, an organization that turns guns into garden tools. RAWtools South is part […]
Susan M. Tillis Foundation has a new name
Feb. 11. The Susan M. Tillis Foundation, which has served North Carolina’s military community by supporting some of its youngest families, has a new name: Red, White & Bundled. The rebranding reflects its commitment to military families by continuing to help raise awareness, hold supply drives and work with the business community to support military […]
Cornelius foundation announces $250,000 in grants
Jan. 21. The Giving with Grace Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to fostering kindness and strengthening community bonds, awarded $250,000 in grants to 10 nonprofits at its Annual Gifting Luncheon. Held at The Peninsula Yacht Club, the event brought together community leaders, philanthropists, and supporters to celebrate local organizations making a lasting impact. Giving With […]
Davidson non-profit helps people with MS reclaim independence
Dec. 18. Fearsome, a nonprofit dedicated to helping individuals with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) stay mobile and connected to the outdoors, has teamed up with Pedego in Cornelius to help a former outdoor enthusiast and athlete reclaim the joy and independence of cycling. Kevin Decker, the recipient of an adaptive e-bike, was derailed by MS. “I […]
Giving with Grace Foundation presents ‘Thanksgiving Breakfast’ fundraiser Nov. 12
Oct. 28. The Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the chamber, will host a “Thanksgiving Breakfast” on Tuesday Nov. 12 at The Peninsula Club in Cornelius. The event is presented by The Giving with Grace Foundation and benefits the Lake Norman YMCA Pre and After School and Cornelius Early Scholars programs. […]
Peninsula Community Foundation collecting new coats for Helene victims in Buncombe, Avery counties
Oct. 16. The Peninsula Community Foundation is partnering with two organizations, Eblen Charities in Asheville and High Country Charitable Foundation in Banner Elk, for a winter coat drive. Eblen is serves hard hit Buncombe County and High Country is serving Avery County. PCF will send half of the coats to Asheville and the other half […]
Girl Scouts Troops 2303 and 864 food drive is Saturday
Oct. 9. There will be a Girl Scouts Food Drive this Saturday from 9 am to 11 am at the corner of Jetton Road and Peninsula Club Drive North. Donations benefit the Ada Jenkins Center, and all donations are appreciated, but no jars or glass. They will also accept cash or check donations (make checks […]
Peninsula Community Foundation establishes $25K matching fund for Helene donations
Oct. 4. The Peninsula Community Foundation (PCF) has partnered with The Peninsula Club and the Peninsula Property Owners Association to help with relief efforts in Western Carolina. Anyone can donate and know that their donation will go to the right place. PCF will match any monetary donations made up to $25,000 for the Western Carolina […]
Time for contestants to register for Ada Jenkins Food Fight
Sept. 9. Contestant registration is now open for the Ada Jenkins Center’s annual Food Fight competition where restaurants and home chefs compete to be named the best in categories like, salads, pasta, meat and desserts. The contestants provide samples, and then guests vote for their favorites. The family-friendly event takes place 11:30 am to 2 […]
Big Day at the Lake: Year 20 in the books
Aug. 4. On Saturday July 20, more than 350 Bigs, Littles, Boat Hosts and volunteers gathered separately and together for Year 20 of Big Day at the Lake. Boat Hosts took the children and their mentors from Big Brothers Big Sisters Central Carolinas for a morning of swimming, boating and tubing on Lake Norman. The […]
