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Davidson Community Foundation (DCF) has announced grants to three nonprofits totaling $75,000. Grant recipients include Bags of Hope, Davidson-Cornelius Child Development Center and Davidson Housing Coalition. According to Boris Henderson, chair of the Foundation’s Grants Committee, the grants will enhance support for the critical needs of these nonprofit organizations and those they serve. Bags of Hope is a first-time recipient of a

Spring Grant Application Deadline is May 15 Davidson, NC (April 27, 2026) – Applications are now open for Davidson Community Foundation (DCF)’s spring grant cycle. DCF is offering single-year grants to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations with innovative projects serving the needs of Davidson, NC residents. “Our board is actively engaged in the community to identify the most pressing needs and determine the best

The Davidson Community Foundation (DCF) celebrated six years of community impact at the organization’s second annual Donors & Friends event. The celebration, held March 12 at The Pines at Davidson, updated nearly 150 guests on its work thus far alongside area nonprofit associations which have partnered with DCF to help improve the lives of Davidson residents. “Because DCF is rooted locally, we

Davidson, NC (January 13, 2026) - Davidson Community Foundation (DCF) has named five local residents to serve three-year terms on its board of directors. They include: Nora Barger, Whitney Feld, Susan Manning, Chris Marsciano and Vanessa Victor. “These new board members bring a great deal of experience in local civic issues as well as in strategic planning and leadership,” says DCF Board

Davidson, NC (January 30, 2026) - Davidson Community Foundation (DCF) has named Donald J. Waters to serve a three-year term on its board of directors. Prior to moving to Davidson, Waters was a Senior Program Officer for The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation in New York, a position he held for 20 years. During his tenure as a Program Officer with The Mellon

Davidson, NC (February 16, 2026) - Davidson Community Foundation (DCF) has announced grants to four nonprofits totaling $75,000. Grant recipients include: Davidson-Cornelius Child Development Center, Davidson Housing Coalition, Ada Jenkins Center and La Escuelita Bilingual Preschool. According to Boris Henderson, chair of the Foundation’s Grants Committee, the grants will enhance support for the critical needs of these nonprofit organizations. “Our grants committee

Davidson Community Foundation (DCF) hosted nearly 150 donors and friends Thursday, May 29th to celebrate the Foundation’s five-year anniversary and impact, its newly obtained 501c3 status and to acknowledge community members who have supported the Foundation. This special event, underwritten by its diverse board of directors, was held at Gallery 18 in the newly built Game Changers Field House on the Davidson

Davidson Community Foundation (DCF) recently announced its 501c3 non-profit status as well as the fifth anniversary of the organization’s founding. DCF was created in April 2020 to help fund and support transformational projects that enhance the quality of life for residents. The concept of building a foundation began after interviews with more than 50 community members and leaders regarding the need to

Davidson, NC The Davidson Community Foundation has elected four new members to its board of advisors.Erin Banks, the CEO and founder of E2E Consulting, has more than 20 years of experience in education. Most recently, she has worked on community initiatives in North Mecklenburg County focused on education, affordable housing and health.Marc deBree is a managing director at TIAA and head