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!

 
July 13, 2026

Gaston Community Foundation Welcomes Shelby Wilmer

Gaston Community Foundation is pleased to welcome Shelby Wilmer as Executive Assistant and Office Operations. Shelby brings experience in counseling, student success, alumni engagement, and relationship building to support the Foundation’s daily operations and mission-driven work.
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.

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