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The Peninsula Community Foundation (PCF) is featured on the cover of the April 2024 issue of Stroll The Peninsula! This all-volunteer organization has made a substantial impact in North Mecklenburg County, contributing over $2 million to local charities. In 2023, PCF granted $314,000 to 24 charities, including the Lake Norman Community Development Corporation and Hope House. For 2024, PCF aims to raise $500,000 to support over 30 non-profits. To learn more about PCF's efforts and achievements, download the full article from Stroll The Peninsula.

Yvonne and Jim Tanner, top-bidders for the dinner party donated by 131 Main

Little Smiles Organization has been able to fulfill many technology wishes for children in local hospitals.

The article explains the origin of the "Denim, Diamonds and Dancing" theme for an annual gala organized by the PCF Board. Post-gala discussions, while reflecting on the previous event's successes and setbacks, inspired the Western element of the theme, credited to the cowboy hat-wearing auctioneers. The "Dancing" aspect honors the band Brightside's performance, a regular highlight of the event. Despite being a somewhat common theme, "Denim and Diamonds" adds a semi-formal yet comfortable touch, encouraging guests to dress in upscale Western attire. The theme also aids in planning decorations, food, and games, with the board open to feedback for enhancing the gala's success, ultimately benefiting local charities.

Cornelius Today highlights the Peninsula Community Foundation's generous donation of over $150,000 to 14 local charities. The Foundation, besides backing its usual beneficiaries, has also started supporting charities focusing on children and families. Their aim is to foster collaboration and mutual resource sharing among these charities.

The 2023 Emerald Gala was a tremendous success! Highlights were the wine bottle ring toss, some great green outfits, the energetic auctioneers and peacock decor! Here are some photos from the unforgettable evening.

We are dressing up for the first time since 2017 – no casual Friendsgiving this year – we are doing “creative semi-formal” with an emphasis on the color green. Or stuff your pockets with green, that works too!

For the first time since 2019, The Peninsula Community Foundation will host a Semi-Formal Gala on Saturday, November 19 to celebrate its 20th, and 21st anniversary at The Peninsula Club in Cornelius.

The purpose of the Peninsula Community Foundation (PCF) is to help people in need in our local community. And folks, we need your help to do that!

The Peninsula Community Foundation was recently featured in Lakeside Magazine. Hear from Lakeside and several of our board members about how we truly are uniting a generous community.