The United Way of Davidson County and Davidson County Government are teaming up once again to host the eleventh annual Thanksgiving Day Early Bird 5K/3K on November 23rd.
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BBQ Fest Jammin' at the AMP to benefit Pastor's Pantry on Thursday
This year’s Barbecue Festival Pre-Pig Shindig Jammin' at the AMP Oct 26, 2023 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm at Breeden Amphitheater will benefit Pastor’s Pantry funded in part by United Way of Davidson County.
Press Release: Life Center Lunch & Learn
In honor of national family caregivers month and national Alzheimer’s disease month, The Life Center of Davidson County is hosting a FREE Lunch and Learn to empower family caregivers.
Annual Halloween Safe Alternative event to be held Oct. 31
Anything For Our Youth Group, and The American Legion – Banks & Miller Post #255 will host its annual Halloween Safe Alternative Event on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. This free event is open to youth of all ages and their families.
Press Release: United Way of Davidson County hosts 1st Annual Oyster Roast
United Way of Davidson County will host their 1st Annual Oyster Roast on Saturday, November 11th, at the Goose & The Monkey Brewhouse in Lexington. The event will begin at 6:00 PM.
A Photo Gallery: Volleyball #PinkOut Game - LSHS vs West Davidson
The game is held annually in October during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Press Release: Lexington Area Habitat for Humanity partners with Grubb Properties to build Habitat house
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!
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,