2026 Albert G. Myers Scholarship Recipients (Pictured left-right): Israel Aladekoba, First Gaston Foundation Advisor Ring Stafford, Daniella Alejos, Zalak Mehta, Lillian Morin, Alexis Odell, Zaniah McDowell, Eli Grant, and Scholarship Officer Nina Greene (not present: Helanea Killian).

Meet the 2026 Albert G. Myers Scholarship Recipients

June 8, 2026
Jenny Moran, Communications & Donor Engagement Officer

Welcoming Jenny Moran to Gaston Community Foundation

June 12, 2026

2026 Community Grants Cycle Is Open!

 

A key role of Gaston Community Foundation is to match donor funds with promising projects across Gaston County.

To help accomplish this, we invite nonprofit organizations to submit their needs and ideas that will allow them to fulfill or enhance their mission, which ultimately improves the quality of life for our region’s citizens.

Through a careful review process, the Foundation’s board and staff work together to award grants that strengthen the nonprofit sector with program and organizational support. In simplest terms, GCF grants are an investment in the future of our community.

The Community Grant Cycle will be open June 1 – June 30. The deadline to submit an application is Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 11:59 pm.

Visit the grants page for the grant application.

For additional information, please contact Grants and Scholarships Officer, Nina Greene.

 
July 6, 2026

What Do Champions and Communities Have in Common?

What can a championship team teach us about building a stronger community? This reflection explores how shared purpose, depth, persistence, and people working together can create lasting wins for Gaston County.
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 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.

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