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.
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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.
Ruff Love Rescue's Saturday fundraiser postponed
Although the ad still appears on our morning email, due to a technical error on our back end, the event will be not occur this weekend.
Hospice announces the return of their annual fundraising gala
Hospice of Davidson County is excited to bring back their Annual Gala. This year, the Agency and their supporters will gather at Arts Theatre 202 in Lexington, NC from 6 – 9 p.m. on Saturday, August 26.
Y on Wheels hits the road on Mondays and Wednesdays
The Y will bring lunch, games and crafts, the Dcpl Bookmobile will be there with stories and library books
NEG Team Trivia benefits United Way of Davidson County
Nippon Electric Glass and United Way of Davidson County are teaming up once again to host their 2023 team trivia on Thursday, June 22nd, at Bull City Ciderworks, 599 S. Railroad Street, Lexington, NC 27292.
Celebrate Summer at Arts Theater 202
Davidson Duck Derby to Benefit The Arc
The Annual Davidson Duck Derby to support programs benefiting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities will be held at Lexington Aquatic Park (207 Forest Rose Dr.) June 3rd at 10am.
The Salvation Army serves up smiles on National Donut Day June 2
Held annually on the first Friday in June, National Donut Day is a sweet time to celebrate America’s heroes. The holiday was originally established to honor The Salvation Army’s service to soldiers during World War I.