The Davie Community Foundation’s 2017 Touchdowns for Education Team scored big for education raising $6,650 Friday night! The 2017 Team was made up of 32 first string members and one second string contributor. As is tradition, half of the dollars raised will be awarded in scholarships for the Class of 2018. The remaining half will be added to the Community Scholarship endowment to generate earnings for future scholarships. Although Davie lost the football game, the two touchdowns scored by … [Read more...]

The 2017 Touchdowns for Education Team is currently being drafted and we need YOU! The ‘team’ works together to support Davie students by contributing to Foundation scholarships that will help them pay for college. At the Davie Community Foundation we believe a college education is one of the most important ‘touchdowns’ a young person can score. Kick off for 2017 Touchdowns for Education is at 7:30 PM Friday, September 22nd at Davie High’s NEW War Eagle stadium as the team takes on the … [Read more...]

The stars of the evening were brightly shining May 1st as Davie Community Foundation awarded 84 scholarships to 62 students in the class of 2017.  High school seniors from across Davie County gathered with their families and foundation donors at the Brock Performing Arts Center. This year, the Foundation will award $186,470 in scholarships to high school and college students! Hosts for the evening were Jane Simpson, Foundation President and CEO, and Dr. Joel Edwards, Foundation … [Read more...]

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1,022,836,235 Steps and Counting! JOIN US! It’s not too late to accept the Challenge and record your steps as we move toward 1 Billion! Click here to register as an individual or a group and start logging your steps. Special thanks to the following groups for getting their steps caught up to help meet the Challenge! Get involved, get moving toward better health, and help Davie County meet the Challenge! … [Read more...]

The Healthy Davie Challenge was issued by the Wellness Committee of the Healthy Davie Initiative: Davie County 4-H, Davie County Health Department, Davie County Recreation and Parks, Davie County Schools, Davie County Senior Services, Davie Domestic Violence, Davie Family YMCA, Novant Health, Town of Bermuda Run, Town of Cooleemee, Town of Mocksville, and WFBH – Davie Medical Center More than 3,600 have registered to accept the challenge. If you’re not one of them, it’s not too late to get … [Read more...]

The Davie Community Foundation Board of Directors welcomed two new members and a former member in January as they met for the 2017 Planning Day. Amanda Cranfill and Dan Womble will bring fresh ideas and new individual talents and energy to the Board through December 2019. Phil Fuller brings a true passion for the organization back to the board as he serves another three year term. Dr. Joel Edwards will lead the Board of Directors in 2017, serving as Chairman; Dr. Chris Owens will serve as … [Read more...]

The rain may have dampened the Kick-off attendance but it did not keep the community from accepting the Healthy Davie Challenge. By Sunday 1,488 people (74% of our goal of 2,017) accepted the Challenge to walk One Billion Steps in 100 Days! What a terrific start! If you haven’t registered for the Healthy Davie Challenge, it’s not too late.  Click here to register at any time during the 100 days and log your steps on any schedule you choose. Thank you Davie County! It will take a true … [Read more...]

  Click here to learn more about the Challenge and to Register!!! … [Read more...]

Saturday, November 5, 2016 6 - 9 pm at Miller's Pizza Barn Raffle & Silent Auction All proceeds go to the Joe Whitlock Athletic Foundation Fund at the Davie Community Foundation … [Read more...]