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Explore the latest news, stories, and updates from Gaston Community Foundation, including grant announcements, donor and nonprofit spotlights, scholarship highlights, and community impact across Gaston County.
March 10, 2026
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.
March 9, 2026
President Richard Rankin shares why year-end results outperformed expectations—driven by late-year giving, strong grantmaking, and asset growth—and outlines next steps as the Foundation begins a new year of planning, investment review, and fund development.
February 16, 2026
Next Gen showed up strong for “Are You Smarter Than a Gaston County 5th Grader?”—celebrating education, community, and student achievement while continuing a long-standing sponsorship of this high-energy event.
February 4, 2026
Next Gen is gathering for a Family Service Night at Habitat for Humanity in Gastonia to prepare welcome items for families moving into new homes. Come for the full event or drop in, enjoy food together, and RSVP to Lauren Vanacore.
February 3, 2026
At their January meeting, the TCGC Board voted to distribute nearly $5,000 from the TCGC endowment to support eight student-led projects with local nonprofit partners—strengthening services, expanding access, and meeting real community needs.
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