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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.

While our annual gala won't be happening this year, what can’t be canceled is the incredible need of our local charities. The PCF is relying on our generous neighbors support in lieu of our Friendsgiving Gala. Here’s how you can still help!

To commemorate the Peninsula Community Foundation's 20th year we are bringing back the Red Bow campaign. Reserve your bow and make a donation today!

As neighbors and as a community, we believe we are stronger together. Here are three QUICK and EASY ways you can show up and make a difference or help others who can.

The Peninsula Community Foundation (PCF) was first launched in 2001 by a group of Peninsula neighborhood residents who wanted to do more to help others in the Lake Norman area. We’re excited to celebrate this momentous anniversary with you by revealing the new look and feel of the PCF.

I remember vividly the day we delivered a “big check” to Lake Norman Hospice and Palliative Care. Rebecca, our Davidson College intern, went with me. We expected to take a quick picture of the check presentation, give our best wishes, and be on our way.

Lake Norman Community Health Clinic and the Ada Jenkins Center were able to bring needed dental services to over 150 patients in 2019 and 2020. The Peninsula Community Foundation donated funds to upgrade the air filtration and circulation system to allow for safe use during the height of the COVID pandemic.

In the last ten years, PCF has raised over $900,000 for nonprofits in the Lake Norman area. While raising funds for our partner nonprofits is of the biggest importance for PCF, there are many other ways we support nonprofits.

While the COVID-19 pandemic is a serious global health threat, the impacts were felt right here in the Lake Norman area. Due to the generous neighbors of the Peninsula community, PCF was able to support so many unexpected needs.