non-profits
Art exhibit highlights work from participants at Hinds Feet Farm
Dec. 15. An exhibit in the Cain Center for the Arts gallery highlights and celebrates the original art of participants in programming at Hinds Feet Farm, a nonprofit that works to maximize the potential of persons living with brain injury. It’s called “Justifying our Lens” and it runs through Jan. 5 in the gallery on […]
Arts & Sciences Council announces grants; 2 have local impact
Dec. 12. The Charlotte Dragon Boat Association, which holds the Dragon Boat and Asian Festival held at Ramsey Creek Park each year, has received a $15,000 from the Arts & Sciences Council. Meanwhile, Smithville Community Coalition received a $12,850 grant from ASC to support “Don’t Lose Heart,” a live storytelling production that uses poetry, digital […]
Giving with Grace Foundation announces 10 awards of $25K each
Dec. 11. Giving with Grace Foundation announced 10 awards of $25,000 each to local nonprofits “to support their invaluable work in our local community” during the foundation’s “Giving Luncheon” last week,. The organizations include: Hope House Foundation, Youth Villages, Happy Tails Rescue, Carolina Wildlife Conservation Center, Cliffords Army Rescue Extravaganza, Feed NC, Anson County Animal […]
LKN Lighted Christmas Boat Parade is Saturday, Dec. 16
Dec. 9. The Lake Norman Lighted Christmas Boat Parade will launch at 5:30 pm as planned on Dec. 16. Cornelius Police will help lead the parade—and keep it in deep water—with three major stops: Blythe Landing at 5:30 pm, then on to Ramsey Creek, continuing to the Peninsula Yacht Club and then Duke Energy Explorium […]
Peninsula Community Foundation gala raised $175K for charities
Dec. 4. The Peninsula Community Foundation raised over $175,000 at the 2023 Denim, Diamonds and Dancing Gala held at The Peninsula Club in November, bringing total donations to $376,000. “We are so grateful to our community, particularly to those who gave from their hearts at the gala, to bring us past our goal,” said George […]
Tips for Giving Tuesday
Nov. 28. Today is Giving Tuesday, a day when charities ask us to support worthy causes, of which there are plenty here and around the country. If you’re wondering which organizations to support or how much money to donate, here are some guidelines culled from Charity Watch and Charity Navigator. 1. Make sure you’re donating […]
AmeriCarna Live is Nov. 25
Nov. 22. The 11th annual AmeriCarna LIVE! car show, hosted by Ray Evernham, will be Saturday, Nov. 25. at the Trane Technologies campus in Davidson. AmeriCarna LIVE! benefits IGNITE and the Autism Society of North Carolina’s community centers in Davidson, Greensboro and Raleigh. IGNITE offers programming that helps members work toward financial, educational, and employment […]
Boutique, silent auction Nov. 3 benefit preschool
Oct. 31. The Cornelius Early Scholar’s Benefit Boutique, featuring jewelry, accessories and decor, will be held 1 pm to 7 pm this Friday in the fellowship hall of First Baptist Church of Cornelius, 21007 Catawba Ave. All proceeds benefit Cornelius Early Scholars preschool.
‘Food Fight’ Nov. 4 supports Ada Jenkins Center
Oct. 18. The Ada Jenkins Center’s community “Food Fight,” a friendly competition among area chefs and restaurants, takes place Saturday, Nov. 4 from 11:30 am to 2 pm. Participating restaurants and chefs include The Crazy Pig, the Davidson Soda Shop, Much Ado Catering, Whit’s Frozen Custard, Flatiron Kitchen + Tap House, On the Nines, and […]
Peninsula Community Foundation grants $10,000 to Little Smiles
Sept. 6. The Peninsula Community Foundation presented a $10,000 check to Little Smiles NC, a Cornelius-basedd organization that provides toys, games, dolls and electronic learning devices to children with significant injuries, disabilities or long-term care needs. Margi Kyle, Little Smiles founder, accepted the check along with officers Tim Boone, president and Sharon Washam, vice president. […]
