non-profits
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 […]
Restore reopens after 2-month renovation
April 14. Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region officially reopened the newly renovated Cornelius Restore with a ribbon-cutting courtesy of the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce. The Cornelius Restore, one of six retail operations run by Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region, got a $400,000 update. The N. Main Street location was closed […]
Lake Norman ‘Men That Cook’ is today
March 26. The Lake Norman Men That Cook event at Sweet Magnolia Estate features amateur chefs competing to win prize money for their favorite charity. Join in today from 11 am to 2 pm and vote for your favorite team. Organized by the Happy Hour Rotary Club of Huntersville, Men That Cook supports 18 different […]
Ada Jenkins adds food pantry hours, tax preparation assistance
Feb. 8. Due to increased demand, the Ada Jenkins Center is expanding the operating hours of the Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry. It’s now open every Wednesday and Thursday from 12:30-2:30pm, as well as the second Saturday of each month. To access the Food Pantry, families must call Loaves and Fishes in advance at 704-523-4333. […]
Ahoy Boat Hosts: Big Day at the Lake will be July 22
Jan. 27. Big Day at the Lake will be back this summer—July 22 to be exact—with a full day of fun planned for kids in Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas. Three goals Big Day at the Lake, which consists entirely of volunteers in and around Lake Norman, has three goals: Provide a full […]
