During December, the Next Gen awarded 4 grants to nonprofits serving youth for the 2020-2021 year. Many Next Gen members participated in online scoring of applications. The grants are awarded as follows:
- Least of These: $3,000
- Make A Wish: $1,750
- Junior League: $1,750
- Dream Center: $1,500
The Next Gen Advisory Board had also voted back in the Fall to fund a team for the Education Foundation's "Are you smarter than a Gaston County 5th grader" contest at the $1,000 level. Since inception, the Fund has granted over $192,000 back to the community! Join the Next Generation Fund and take an important step in beginning a practice of philanthropy.
Visit the Next Gen Page for more information.
