June 12, 2026

Welcoming Jenny Moran to Gaston Community Foundation

Please join us in welcoming Jenny Moran as GCF’s new Communications and Donor Engagement Officer. With a background in community engagement, volunteer management, and partnership-building, Jenny will help deepen connections as we head toward our 50th anniversary.
June 10, 2026

2026 Community Grants Cycle Is Open!

Gaston Community Foundation’s Community Grants Cycle is open June 1–June 30. Gaston County nonprofits are invited to submit needs and project ideas for program and organizational support, with awards guided by a careful review process.
June 8, 2026

Meet the 2026 Albert G. Myers Scholarship Recipients

Gaston Community Foundation is proud to recognize the 2026 Albert G. Myers Scholarship recipients—eight outstanding students receiving $20,000 over four years through the First Gaston Foundation Fund to support college at the school of their choice.
May 18, 2026

Next Gen’s Fiesta Al Fresco Camp Sunshine Event

Next Gen celebrated spring at Fiesta Al Fresco with great food, fellowship, and donations for Camp Sunshine—supporting a long-running summer experience for Gaston County students. The post also shares how to join Next Gen and grow local impact through year-round grantmaking.
May 14, 2026

A Sweet Send-Off: TCGC Celebrates Seniors and Community Connections

TCGC wrapped up a fun, meaningful year with a speaker spotlight on the Mount Holly Farmers Market, senior recognition, and Kona Ice fellowship at the Foundation—plus a look ahead to July when applications open for the next program year.
May 12, 2026

After the Deadline: What Tax Season Can Teach Us About Smarter Giving

Right after filing taxes is a powerful moment to refine your charitable strategy. This article highlights three ways to give more efficiently—gifts of appreciated assets, bunching with a donor-advised fund, and IRA QCDs—so your generosity can go further.
April 6, 2026

TCGC + HELP Carolina

TCGC hosted HELP Carolina, Inc. at its March meeting, then packed 120 care bags for unhoused neighbors in Gastonia. The project was powered by an $800 student-led TCGC grant written and executed by Ashbrook students Abby Helms and Tupelo Guzauskas.
March 16, 2026

Registration Full: Impact + Influence Workshop for Nonprofits

Impact + Influence is a one-day workshop designed for nonprofits to sharpen advocacy, strengthen storytelling, build collaboration, and prepare for upcoming Community Grants Cycle opportunities in Gaston County.