Next Generation Giving Circle 25th Anniversary Celebration

October 30, 2025
Food donations on a table

Lowery Challenge: Fighting Hunger in Gaston County

December 2, 2025

A Season of Gratitude at Gaston Community Foundation

 

As we enter this season of gratitude, Gaston Community Foundation is especially thankful for the people who make our work possible. Every gift, every volunteer hour, every act of generosity—large or small—strengthens the fabric of our community and moves us closer to a brighter, more equitable future for Gaston County.

This year, our donors have stepped forward in remarkable ways. You’ve supported the causes you care about, trusted us to steward your philanthropic goals, and partnered with us to create lasting impact. We don’t take that trust lightly. Your generosity ensures local nonprofits have the resources they need to serve, innovate, and uplift.

We are equally grateful for the nonprofit leaders, board members, staff, and volunteers who work tirelessly to meet local needs. Their dedication inspires us daily.

During this season of reflection, we celebrate you—our community of givers—whose vision and compassion demonstrate what’s possible when people come together. Thank you for believing in Gaston County and for allowing the Foundation to be part of your philanthropy. Together, we are building a stronger tomorrow.

 
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.

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Large or small,
every gift counts.