April 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 as 20 charities will showcase their missions as well as volunteer opportunities.

Debbie O’Handley and Pearline Smith of Hope House, and Garry Zage, George Searle and Brianna Sensale of the Peninsula Community Foundation

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“With booths spread across the Family Life Center, visitors can stroll through the gym, engage with charities, and discover ways to give back in their community.”

—George Searle, president of PCF

The Peninsula Community Foundation has served the North Meck area for more than 20 years.