Volunteers load food donations into a box

Lowery Challenge for Hunger Relief: A Community Response

January 22, 2026
TCGC Grant deliberation

Teens Changing Gaston County Grant Recipients 2026

February 3, 2026

Moving Forward With Purpose

 

January is a time of action at the Community Foundation.

While much of the community is settling back into routine, our work is already well underway; connecting with nonprofit partners, meeting with fundholders, and preparing for the opportunities and needs that lie ahead.

This month, our focus is on listening and learning. Conversations with donors and community leaders help inform thoughtful grantmaking and ensure that charitable resources are positioned where they can have the greatest impact. At the same time, our team continues to support nonprofits as they navigate planning, funding needs, and the challenges that often emerge early in the year.

The strength of our community lies in collaboration. By bringing together donors, professional advisors, nonprofits, and civic partners, the Foundation serves as a connector—aligning generosity with meaningful outcomes and long-term solutions.

As the year progresses, we look forward to sharing stories of impact, highlighting opportunities to engage, and working alongside those who are committed to making our community stronger.

Thank you for being an essential part of this work!

 
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.

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