non-profits
Big Day at the Lake: Year 19 in the books
Aug. 10. On Saturday July 22, more than 315 Bigs, Littles, Boat Hosts and volunteers gathered separately—is that even possible?—for the 19th Year of Big Day at the Lake. To explain: The full day of boating, tubing, lakeside activities, food and fellowship for kids in Big Brothers Big Sisters is organized via emails and online […]
Ada Jenkins, E2D receive youth and young adult awards from CMCF
Aug. 7. The Ada Jenkins Center and E2D are two local recipients of grants from the Charlotte Mecklenburg Community Foundation (CMCF) which awarded $550,000 to 31 nonprofits that support local children, youth and young adults. —Ada Jenkins Center will receive $25,000 for their LEARN Works program, an after-school academic support and enrichment program. —E2D to […]
Peninsula Community Foundation donates over $150,000 to local non-profits
July 26. Thanks to the generosity of the local community, the Peninsula Community Foundation has just been able to award grants in excess of $150,000 to 14charities in the Lake Norman area. In addition to the “core” charities that the PCF historically supports, the Ada Jenkins Center, The Lake Norman Community Health Clinic, Caterpillar Ministries […]
Big Day at the Lake picnic: A massive undertaking
July 21. The Big Day at the Lake picnic is a massive undertaking, with 400 to 500 attendees, games, inflatables and a live dee-jay. They’ll be well-fed: 250+ hamburgers (Dressler’s) 400+ hotdogs (Service Plumbing and Harris Teeter) 4 pans Mac n Cheese (On the Nines) Thousands of chicken tenders (Tenders) 40 lbs Vegan BBQ (Barvecue) […]
It’s official: Mayors declare July 22 ‘Big Day at the Lake’
June 23. The mayors of Cornelius, Davidson and Huntersville have proclaimed July 22 “Big Day at the Lake” during Town Board meetings in June. It’s been 19 years since Big Day at the Lake was first launched with the goal of providing a full day of fun for hundreds of at-risk kids in Big Brothers […]
Davidson Community Foundation will assist westside residents impacted by reval
June 19. Davidson residents most severely impacted by Mecklenburg County’s new tax assessments may find relief thanks to a $22,000 grant from the Davidson Community Foundation to the Town of Davidson. The one-time grant can help up to 100 residents with immediate challenges around the town’s portion of property tax assessments. Mecklenburg County has additional […]
Davidson Mayor proclaims July 22 Big Day at the Lake; Cornelius and Huntersville will do the same Monday
June 15. Davidson Mayor Rusty Knox proclaimed July 22 “Big Day at the Lake” during this week’s Town Board meeting. It’s been 19 years since Big Day at the Lake was first launched with the goal of providing a full day of fun for at-risk kids in Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas. “Literally […]
Labor of Love: Thousands of baby items collected for young military families
May 19. By Dave Yochum. Three truckloads of baby items worth tens of thousands of dollars, including 85 baby blankets knitted by Alice Love of Graham, left Cornelius Town Hall yesterday evening. Love drove two hours from Graham to contribute to the Susan M. Tillis Foundation‘s annual Red White & Bundled baby shower which sends […]
Food donations sought
May 9. Non-perishable food donations for the Neighborhood Care Center’s Manna for Life program on Saturday, May 13, can be brought to the center now. The food will be distributed 11 am to 1 pm this Saturday. Donate Non-perishable goods in any amount are appreciated for the center’s Manna for Life program during which food […]
They cooked: Huntersville Rotary raised $23K for local charities
April 18. Lake Norman non-profits ranging from Angels & Sparrows to Veterans with Disabilities shared a total of $23,000 raised by the Huntersville Happy Hour Rotary Club during the Men That Cook fundraiser March 26. A variety of teams led by club members cooked for good causes—21 local agencies and non-profits—for the third year in […]
