On Friday, November 12, 2021, The Salvation Army Commands of the Triad will conduct a multi-location kick-off of the 2021 Christmas Kettle Season.
All in nonprofit
Life Center providing free lunch to caregivers
In honor of National Caregiver Appreciation and Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, The Life Center of Davidson County invites 50 caregivers to enjoy a FREE lunch and giveaway.
Free Thanksgiving meals on November 25
Several local companies and nonprofits are giving away FREE Thanksgiving Meals! Here are the details for events throughout the day. First come, first served!
Now More Than Ever: Hospice helps families live out meaningful moments
Hospice is about hope, meaningful moments, memory making, and LIVING. Now More Than Ever is a series featuring agencies of United Way of Davidson County.
Car crew sponsors coat drive
Xclusive Q and Jungle Rydaz are hosting their first coat and blanket drive. Donations will be distributed to those who are homeless in Davidson County.
Opposing viewpoints emerge regarding Patriot Village
Conflicting accounts have emerged from the current owner of The Bellamy on Sixth (formerly Patriot Village) and the former property manager of Patriot Village.
The Salvation Army's Angel Tree program kicks off
The Salvation Army’s 2021 Angel Tree program is officially kicking off November 1st.
November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month.
Now More Than Ever: The Workshop of Davidson provides opportunities for personal growth and self-sufficiency
The Workshop of Davidson, Inc. provides opportunities for personal growth and self-sufficiency through vocational and life skills training. Having been in operation since 1964, the past 57 years have shown much evolution in services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Now More Than Ever is a weekly Agency Spotlight sponsored by United Way of Davidson County.
Thomas family moves into Habitat home, board member honored with dedication
On Wednesday, October 27 Habitat for Humanity of Lexington celebrated their newest home owners, Bryan and Heather Thomas.
Life Center hosting alzheimer's marathon
The second Annual Rockin’ Alzheimer’s Marathon will be held on Friday, November 5 at Sophie’s Cork & Ale from 11a.m-1p.m.
Now More Than Ever: Thanksgiving Early Bird 5K celebrates 10 years
The United Way Early Bird 5k is going Virtual this year for a number of reasons, but mostly because they want to provide a safe event and keep y'all healthy so you can join us in person in 2022 and have a great Thanksgiving!
The Workshop of Davidson re-accredited by CARF
The Workshop of Davidson, Inc. was recently approved for another three-year accreditation by CARF International, The Commission of Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities.
Royal elected to ACCT Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
The Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) recently announced the election of Tina Royal to the new ACCT Board of Directors and ACCT Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee members and officers. Royal is Davidson County resident and serves of the board of Davidson-Davie Community College.
Local parent raises awareness about Phelan-McDermid Syndrome Awareness Day Oct 22
Friday, October 22 recognizes the Third Annual International Phelan-McDermid Syndrome Awareness Day so as to garner attention for PMS, a rare genetic condition affecting more than 2,500 people worldwide. It's estimated that one percent of people with autism have PMS, but many are undiagnosed. For Christy, Dave and adopted son Jack Hiller, this time of year is a special moment of remembrance.
Now More Than Ever: United Way needs your support
United Way is in the middle of our Workplace Giving Campaign! NOW MORE THEN EVER They need your help spreading the word!
Visit Uptown Lexington for the Boo Bash & Boo Crawl
Uptown Lexington, Inc. is excited to present the family-friendly Boo Bash from 6pm to 8pm on Saturday, October 30th, 2021. Several activities will bring the community together in a safe way including pumpkin painting, live music, courthouse lighting, a haunted house, and the best mask and costume contest.
The Scoop: Charlie's Champions help families surviving childhood cancer
Charlie’s champions is a foundation named after Charlie Ward. The foundation was founded in 2021 in an effort to help families with children fighting childhood cancer.
Wreaths Across America begins local campaign
Davidson County’s Leonard’s Creek Chapter, National Daughters of the American Revolution, has launched a fundraising campaign to carry out the organization’s mission to remember, honor and teach. The campaign involves asking the public to purchase wreaths to be placed on graves of local veterans.