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Davidson Community Foundation Announces $75,000 In Grants
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.
Davidson Community Foundation Grant Applications Open
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
Davidson Community Foundation Celebrates Six Years of Impact
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
Davidson Community Foundation New Board of Advisor Members
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
Davidson Community Foundation New Board of Advisor Member – Don Waters
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
Davidson Community Foundation Awards $75,000 In Grants
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
I Watched Them Build My Home From A Slab
Twanna’s Story, Davidson NC Twanna spends her days with fourth and fifth graders at the Community School of Davidson, as a teacher’s assistant, moving between classrooms, electives, and small groups. She is the person teachers count on to keep the day flowing and the students grounded. After school she juggles a second job,
Davidson Community Foundation Makes Emergency Grant To Address Gap In SNAP Benefits
Davidson, NC (November 21, 2025) - More than 42 million people receive benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), including many Davidson residents. During the government shutdown, those recipients did not receive benefits which resulted in an inability to buy needed groceries and other essentials. Davidson Community Foundation (DCF) moved quickly to
Davidson Community Foundation Celebrates Fifth Anniversary Event And Impact
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
Davidson Community Foundation Celebrates Fifth Anniversary
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
