HOLY ANGELS Holy Angels is a private, nonprofit corporation dedicated to providing a home of unconditional love and unlimited possibilities for children and adults with mental retardation and physical disabilities. Many of our residents are medically fragile and require specialized medical care.
	THE SHELTER OF GASTON COUNTY The Shelter of Gaston County, under the direction of The Gaston County Department of Social Services, is organized and operating for the purpose of decreasing the incidence of domestic violence in our community by offering temporary shelter and resource services to the women and children of Gaston County who are victims of domestic violence.  Of particular interest to The Shelter is the safety, both physical and psychological, of our residents and the continued education of our community toward domestic violence.
	LORAY GIRL'S HOME Providing a safe home for young girls who have a troubled home life or background and offering the opportunity to impact a young girl's life in a very positive way and build a trusting relationship.
	CHRISTIAN WOMEN'S JOB CORPS Providing a Christian context in which persons in need are equipped for life and employment; and a missions context in which women help women.
	S.O.C.K.S. (Serving Our Community with Kindness in Springwood) Provides assistance for food, clothing, utilities, medicine and hospital supplies in the Springwood area of Gaston County.
	GASTON MEMORIAL BIRTHPLACE: NICU Committed to providing competent and tender care to support the physiologic, developmental, psychosocial and educational needs of infants and their families.
	GIRLS SCOUTS Girl Scouts is the world's pre-eminent organization for girls, and only girls. Its mission is to inspire girls with the highest ideals, of conduct, character, patriotism and service, so that they may become caring and resourceful citizens.  "Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place!"
	CAMP SUNSHINE Camp Sunshine is a once a year event. It is a one-week day camp for economically disadvantaged youth. The camp is run by volunteers and serves approximately 90 children ages six to ten at Camp Rotary. The children are provided a snack breakfast, lunch, crafts, special activities, swimming, songs and story telling. FUMC provides for all the expense of running this camp.
	COMMUNITY FOUDNATION/RUN FOR THE MONEY Throughout 30 years of progress, the Community Foundation's commitment has been apparent in their mission statement: the Community Foundation is the primary steward of philanthropic giving by connecting donors with community needs to enhance the lives of present and future generations..