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Grant Opportunity Harold T. Sumner Professional Education Grant Applications available for the Sumner Grants June 1, 2022 - July 11, 2022. Click here for more information.
Donor Story Meet The Carstarphen Family “The Foundation has been a tremendous asset for our community over the past 40 years and it has been a blessing for our family to participate and share in its great work.” - Bill Carsarphen
Giving Learn about Legacy Giving Meet Marsh and Amy Spencer and their connection with Legacy Society.
Agency Funds GCF Goes International with Promise for Haiti The Gaston Community Foundation welcomes a new agency fund: Promise for Haiti.
250 S. NEW HOPE ROAD NHBD: GCF's Building Project Learn more about the Community Foundation's new location coming late 2022!
Foundation News Staff Spotlight: Erin Wiggins Helpers come in many forms; and sometimes they are not always seen out in the front, but they are the drivers behind the lines: organizing, planning and covering the details.

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