Lexington Area Habitat for Humanity and Grubb Properties will partner to build Habitat’s 56th house in Lexington. Working together the non-profit and business will make the dream of homeownership a reality!
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Nucor fundraiser to support United Way of Davidson County
You're invited to participate in NUCORS's Inaugural Golf and Clay Shooting Fundraiser Outing. This event, set to take place on October 16th & 17th at Sapona and the 17th at Clay Breakers, promises not only memorable days on the golf course and the range but also an opportunity to make a significant difference in our community.
Resources- The Pastor's Pantry, addressing senior hunger
United Way offers aid to people in need and strives towards community prosperity, offering financial, educational and health-related support. It collaborates with and supports Pastor’s Pantry, helping Davidson County as a whole, working toward its goal of building up equitable and strong communities and helping those in need.
Opinion: How to keep the small-town vibe and still grow communities?
Here is an idea on a way to help maintain the small-town feel yet add more businesses, jobs and economic growth.
Live United: The Salvation Army Boys and Girls Clubs
United Way of Davidson County invests in programs that provide mentoring, tutoring, and after-school care for students in Davidson County. Programs that effectively encourage school readiness, school success and the lowering of the high school dropout rate and increasing the graduation rate.
Owens & Minor Golf Tournament benefits United Way of Davidson County
Owens & Minor and United Way of Davidson County are teaming up once again to host their 2023 golf tournament on Friday, September 8th, at Lexington Golf Club, 200 Country Club Blvd, Lexington, North Carolina.
Salvation Army of Davidson County kitchen expansion update
The Salvation Army of Davidson County has been in its fundraising campaign for the past 2 years for the kitchen and dining hall renovation and expansion.
United We Stand: Celebrating United Way month, locally
United Way of Davidson County is composed of staff and a 30-person volunteer Board of Directors representing business, social services, local government, and individual donors across Davidson County.
Leadership transition for Family Services of Davidson County
Family Services of Davidson County (FSDC) has begun their search for a new Executive Director. Tim Tilley, who has been with FSDC since its inception and led the agency as ED during the last four years, has announced his retirement at the end of 2023.
The Roy Ackland Memorial Charity Chili Cook-off and Craft Fair promotion
The Ackland Family is putting on a memorial charity event for Roy Ackland, on Saturday, October 7th from 10am to 6pm at the Denton FarmPark in Denton, NC.
United Way kicks off campaign to raise more than 1 million for local nonprofits
Davidson Local interns are putting a youthful spin on stories in the next few months. Youth Correspondent Riley Elliott attended the campaign celebration and interviewed the staff of United Way. Visit her SCOOP segment and look for more United Way stories as the campaign begins August 1st.
CIS will host 14th Annual Big Toy Day
Communities in Schools of Lexington/Davidson County (CIS) will host the 14th Annual Big Toy Day on Saturday, August 26, 2023. The family friendly, outdoor event will take place from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Davidson County Airport, free for children ages 10 and under and $5 for all others.
Need to drop off some books? The Friends of the Library will accept them
You can drop off books from 10am until 1pm on Saturday, July 29.
Hospice of Davidson County named 2023 HOSPICE HONORS RECIPIENT
Once again, Hospice of Davidson County has been named a 2023 Hospice CAHPS Honors Award recipient by HEALTHCAREfirst, a leading provider of revenue cycle management services,
American Children’s Home receives national recertification
CEO Kat Barrier wrote in a statement: This is a significant achievement for our organization and one we should be extremely proud of accomplishing. COA accreditation affirms that an organization meets the highest national standards of best practice and establishes the organization’s credibility as effective and professionally sound. In addition, it provides assurance to all of our stakeholders that American Children’s Home is delivering needed, high-quality services in our community, conducting its operations successfully, and managing its funds effectively.
Salvation Army to host 1st Annual Kickball Classic Tournament fundraiser
Other than the known red kettles at Christmas, The Davidson County Salvation Army has not held another annual fundraising event.
Hospice partners with Davidson-Davie to train nurses
As an organization, Hospice of Davidson County (HODC) takes pride in providing education and outreach opportunities to the community. Recently, Donald Ford (Davidson-Davie Community College Nursing Faculty) approached Hospice seeking an opportunity to widen the clinical experience of the school’s nursing students.
United Way to host agency funding application meeting
United Way of Davidson County will host a virtual Agency Funding Application Meeting for any 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization interested in applying for funding on Thursday, July 20, 2023.
Cory Holt Football Camp garners large turnout
Lexington Senior High School Hall of Famer Cory Holt hosted his fifth annual football camp on Saturday, June 24 at his alma mater’s football stadium.
J. Smith Young YMCA receives donation from Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation
The J. Smith Young YMCA has received $2,700 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help feed local neighbors in their time of need. The J. Smith Young YMCA will use the gift to provide healthy snacks to our After School and Summer Camp children.