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...]
Sounds of Summer 2017 was Fun and Successful!
We had an exciting evening with great food and a wonderful variety of music by Too Much Sylvia. It all proved to be a lot of fun and raised $70,000 for operations and community projects. Thank you Sponsors and Guests for making the night a success! Click here to view and purchase pictures from One Shot Photography. Thank you Kathy Miller of One Shot Photography for capturing great memories. … [Read more...]
The Mobile Jukebox at Sounds of Summer
Max Peterkin and Barry Rentz, better known as “The Mobile Jukebox” will be featured in the Loft for Sounds of Summer! Following the early dinner music, they will play Kentucky Bluegrass during the Bourbon Tastings and offer Karaoke following the Live Auction. The Loft should be a “happening place” this year! The Mobile Jukebox not only comes to you with almost 30 years of combined music and sound experience but, with sound equipment ranging from 1300watts (for weddings, receptions, … [Read more...]
New at Sounds of Summer 2017
Bourbon Tasting with the State “Brown-Forman Whiskey Ambassador” Cameron Brobst! Cameron conducts tastings and samplings all over the state to further the appreciation for the historical Whiskeys he represents. 7:30 Seating (Limited to 30) & 8:15 Seating (Limited to 30) ($20 Ticket Required for Tasting) Back to Sounds of Summer 2017 Click Here to Purchase Your Tickets!!! … [Read more...]
2017 Night at the Oscars
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...]
WE DID IT DAVIE COUNTY: 1,022,836,235 STEPS!!!
$128,349 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...]
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