Community Fund Grants are one of the many ways that Davie Community Foundation provides pathways for caring people to leave a legacy that will shape the future. This year, a total of $184,447 was awarded to various projects and causes within Davie County! The grants were made from the earnings of Community-Unrestricted and Community-Area of Interest Funds in partnership with some Donor Advised Fund holders. These grants are made annually through a competitive application process. A … [Read more...]
COGNITION Groundbreaking!
After years of planning, COGNITION of Davie County, Inc. (COGNITION) broke ground last week. Now that renovations are underway, a capital campaign for $500,000 has begun to support the renovation and development of the space. In 2016, the Davie Community Foundation (DCF) purchased the building located next door to their office on N. Salisbury Street. Their goal was to make an impact investment to continue to improve downtown Mocksville and find a use that would revive an older building … [Read more...]
New Davie County Hospital Foundation Healthcare Grant Opportunity!
Grants from the Davie County Hospital Foundation Fund will be made annually for projects that improve Healthcare in Davie County. Healthcare projects in the areas of Wellness and Prevention; Access and Awareness; and Mental Health and Behavioral Health will be considered by the selection committee. The Davie County Hospital Foundation Fund was one of three funds receiving a portion of the Davie County Hospital Foundation assets following its dissolution. Dollars were added to the Davie County … [Read more...]
Thank you Community Funds
Thanks to Davie Community Foundation Community Funds students at Cooleemee, Cornatzer, Pinebrook, and William R. Davie Elementary Schools took a Pirate's Voyage, explored the geography of the Seven Continents, learned about North Carolina Plants and Animals, and solved crime scenes all while learning. The goal of the camps was to avoid the academic regression in reading and math over the summer months, and offer experiences for children to become lifelong learners. … [Read more...]
Community Grant to BBBS is Making a Difference
Big Buddy Program Over 60 children at William R. Davie and Mocksville Elementary school after-school sites (through YMCA) received training on Financial Literacy. The training focused on "taxes" and how they work. "The students initial response when they heard we were going to discuss taxes was not so positive. We were greeted with "ewwwww." The worksheets and activity that included the candy smarties soon grasped their attention and the students were responsive in answering questions. The … [Read more...]
Community Fund Grants for Davie Projects & Organizations!
Thanks to the Community Funds endowments already established at the Davie Community Foundation, important grants and investments were made by the Board of Directors for 2017. $18,000 awarded for Kinder Camps at all six elementary schools $36,700 awarded for summer reading camps $16,500 awarded for STEM Camps $15,000 awarded to bring the Franklin Covey “Leader in Me” program to Pinebrook Elementary School. $5,325 awarded for Camp AU-Some “Under the Big Top” camp $36,824 awarded for five … [Read more...]
Special thanks to the following Community Funds for making 2017 grants possible!
$36,824 from Community Funds endowments awarded for five community projects and programs impacting Davie County children and families.
$5,324 to House of Hope Piedmont for flooring installation for the upstairs portion of House of Hope Piedmont (approximately 4,500 square feet). House of Hope Piedmont provides residential treatment programs for teens age 13-17. House of Hope Piedmont in Davie is initially equipped to house and treat 12 girls. $5,500 to Just Hope to operate the Family Day Center in their new facility. The Family Day Center will provide a safe-haven for homeless or at-risk families to come. They will have … [Read more...]
$5,325 from Community Funds endowments awarded for Camp AU-Some “Under the Big Top” camp…
for thirty-five students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The camp provides training, resources and support to families and school staff who work with individuals with ASD. Camp also provides therapy, instruction, social interaction opportunities and a fun summer camp experience to students (k-12) with ASD. … [Read more...]
$15,000 from Community Funds endowments awarded to bring the Franklin Covey “Leader in Me” program to Pinebrook Elementary School.
The Leader in Me will transform the culture of the school, the mindset of teachers and students, and necessitate a paradigm shift in which each student is seen as a leader with the ability to make a positive contribution to the school and community. Students and staff alike will learn and model the 7 Habits of Happy Kids. … [Read more...]