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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.
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.
February 2, 2026
January is a season of action at the Foundation. Through listening, learning, and collaboration with donors, nonprofits, advisors, and civic partners, we’re aligning charitable resources with meaningful outcomes and the needs ahead.
January 22, 2026
When food assistance uncertainty raised urgent concerns, GCF moved quickly—partnering with Second Harvest and launching the Lowery Challenge for Hunger Relief. A $50,000 match from John and Malinda Lowery, plus an anonymous $50,000 gift, helped drive $123,720 raised to support Gaston County food banks.
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