April Newsletter
This Month’s Featured Program
The Gaston Clergy & Citizens Coalition (GC3) is a group of grassroots ministers coming together to make positive change in the county.
GC3 Executive Committee Interest FormThe Gaston Clergy and Citizens Coalition (GC3) is looking for new Executive Committee members. GC3 is a collaborative group of law enforcement, clergy and citizens who aim to build connections to better identify and prevent community problems. Ongoing projects of GC3 include: the annual Martin Luther King Unity Award and celebration as well as maintaining a county-wide covenant with law enforcement agencies to promote transparency and peace in our community. We are currently working toward a county-wide Faith & Blue event this fall.
By May 7th, 2025, please complete the form below to either:
indicate your interest in joining the Executive Committee
nominate someone you think would be a good fit
Please note that Executive Committee meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday of each month, 8:30-9:30am at the Gastonia Business Association. GC3 meetings are the 2nd Thursday of every other month from 11:30am-1pm at various locations. Regular attendance to both meetings is expected, along with a 2 year minimum commitment.
One Gaston 2040
Check out One Gaston 2040’s first blog post!
Civic Engagement Leadership (CEL)
Two CEL graduates, Danette Dye and Julianne Lehman, received recognition at the Gastonia City Council meeting in March!
Danette, the Director of Housing and Community Engagement, received recognition for April 2025 being proclaimed Fair Housing Month.
Julianne, the Keep Gastonia Beautiful Administrator, received recognition for The Great American Clean Up (March 20 - June 20, 2025).
Congratulations, Danette and Julianne!
Learn more about the Civic Engagement Leadership (CEL) program through the link below.
Community Events
Gaston County Family YMCA is excited to host the YMCA Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, April 26, at the Erwin Center in Gastonia, NC, and they need your help to make it a success! This fun-filled event promotes healthy living and active play for kids and families in our community, and they’re looking for dedicated volunteers to assist with activities, setup, registration, and more.
If you’re available and interested in making a difference, please sign up to volunteer! Your support will help create an unforgettable experience for local families. The link to sign up has been attached below.
Gaston College Health Fair
April 10, 2025 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Gaston College Dallas Campus - Outside Morris Library
Learn more about the event and see the list of participating vendors through the link below.
Article of the MonthThe U.S. housing crisis: A new solution
By Laura Hall
Stand Together | January 31, 2024
“The U.S. is short of 7.3 million homes for people with low incomes. But due to zoning laws, it’s hard to build anything other than single family homes. That’s why this tech startup created a way to repurpose traditional homes into shared living spaces — and it could solve the affordable housing crisis.”
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