non-profits
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. […]
PCF ‘Volunteer Fair’ is May 8 at Bethel Church
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
