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Charlotte Unites: 210,000 Meals Packed in Tribute to 25 Years After 9/11
Give N GoCommunity Unites in Massive Meal Drive, Marking 25 Years Since a Nation Forever Changed
Read moreCharlotte Soul Fest: The Secret Resource Revolution Disguised as a Music Celebration
Give N GoDiscover how Charlotte Soul Fest blends music, community, and vital support—all in one day.
Read moreHow 10,000 Kits Are Powering a Charlotte Movement You Can't Ignore
Give N GoHow a Massive Volunteer Effort Is Changing Lives Across Charlotte—One Kit at a Time
Read moreNew Charlotte Dental Clinic Breaks Barriers, Sparks Debate Over Access to Care
Give N GoHow one local clinic is breaking barriers and transforming dental health in Charlotte
Read moreCharlotte Skilled to Build: Trades Jobs and $25B Mobility Plan
Give N GoCharlotte’s $25B mobility plan could create major opportunities for local trades, contractors and small businesses through the Skilled to Build initiative.
Read more"Enter the Future: Sparkhouse Uptown Ignites Charlotte's Creative Revolution"
Give N GoIgniting Innovation: Explore the dynamic community shaping Charlotte's future at Sparkhouse Uptown.
Read moreCan a Juneteenth Gala Help Solve Charlotte’s Student Housing Crisis?
Give N GoMore than 5,500 CMS students face housing instability. Freedom Fighting Missionaries is turning Juneteenth into action with Freedom Reimagined at Knight Theater to support Beatrice Place Homes.
Read more10,800 Laps for Shelter Pets Returns to Pearl Street Park in Charlotte
Give N GoJoin Charlotte’s Steps for Shelter Pets charity walk at Pearl Street Park on May 30, 2026. Help raise money for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control shelter pets.
Read moreInside Charlotte’s NCIA Vocational Training Center Helping Residents Build New Careers
Give N GoNCIA’s Charlotte vocational training center helps veterans, returning citizens and job seekers launch careers in HVAC, CDL and automotive technology.
Read moreTurning Church Land into Affordable Homes in Charlotte
Give N GoCharlotte faith communities are turning underused church land into affordable homes with $30k city grants, local partnerships, and a goal of creating up to 600 homes.
Read moreFree Health Screenings in Charlotte (May 2, 2026) | Community Day Event
Give N GoGet free health screenings in Charlotte on May 2, 2026 at First Baptist Church West. Learn event details, services offered, and why this community health fair matters.
Read moreKinderMourn Duck Race Charlotte 2026: Date, Details & How to Join
Give N GoJoin the 2026 KinderMourn Hope Floats Duck Race at the Whitewater Center. Learn how to adopt a duck, event times, and how this Charlotte tradition supports grieving families.
Read moreThree Sisters Market: $6M Investment Ends West Charlotte Food Desert
Give N GoWest Boulevard corridor in West Charlotte will finally get a community-owned co-op grocery store—Three Sisters Market—backed by a $6M investment, bringing fresh food, jobs, and long-term economic stability.
Read more8-Year-Old Author Brayden Best Donates 50 Books to Build Charlotte Kids' Home Libraries
Give N GoCharlotte 8-year-old Brayden Best donated 50 copies of his book "Two Turtles in a Tank" to Promising Pages to help kids build home libraries.
Read moreCharlotte Wine + Food Week 2026: Best April Event in Charlotte NC
Give N GoCharlotte Wine + Food Week returns April 15–19, 2026 with tastings, dinners, and events that support local nonprofits. Here’s what to expect and why it’s one of the best things to do in Charlotte this April.
Read moreCarolinas Dream Gala 2026: Charlotte Leaders Unite to Support Dream On 3
Give N GoCharlotte’s Carolinas Dream Gala brings together business leaders to support Dream On 3 and create life-changing experiences for children. Here’s how to get involved.
Read moreSHARE Charlotte Impact Report Shows Record Giving and Volunteer Growth
Give N GoSHARE Charlotte’s 2026 Impact Report reveals record-breaking giving, rising volunteerism, and growing support for more than 800 nonprofits across Mecklenburg County.
Read moreCharlotte Program Offers HVAC Training to Help Residents Build Stable Careers
Give N GoThe Charlotte Area Fund is helping residents facing financial challenges gain job skills, removing barriers like childcare and transportation while training the next generation of skilled trade workers.
Read more"Give Back and Get Inspired: Top 5 Charlotte Nonprofit Events This Weekend!"
Give N GoDiscover the impact these local nonprofit events are making in Charlotte - and how you can be a part of it!
Read moreThompson and Hornets Join Forces to Revolutionize Youth Mental Health in the Carolinas
Give N GoThompson and Hornets join forces to provide vital mental health services to youth in the Carolinas.
Read moreCharlotte Chick-fil-A Fundraiser Supports Make-A-Wish With Heart-Shaped Trays
Give N GoCharlotte-area Chick-fil-A locations are selling heart-shaped trays to raise funds for Make-A-Wish of Central and Western North Carolina through February 14.
Read more"The Healing House: A Nonprofit's Mission to Create Community Amid Medical Crises"
Give N GoDiscover how a Charlotte nonprofit transforms medical emergencies into opportunities for connection and support.
Read moreMecklenburg County Allocates Over $2 Million for Juvenile Crime Prevention Programs
Give N GoMecklenburg County's JCPC is accepting applications for over $2 million in funding for programs supporting at-risk youth. Deadline: February 13.
Read moreASC Announces 2026 Grant Opportunities for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Creatives
Give N GoDiscover new grant opportunities from ASC in 2026 for artists and nonprofits in Charlotte-Mecklenburg, including fellowships and venue support.
Read more"Charlotte Real Estate Raises $200K to Aid Homeless - A Model for Community Engagement"
Give N GoFrom Housing Crisis to Hope: How Charlotte Real Estate Raised $200K for Homeless Community.
Read moreCharlotte's Generosity Shines: 2025 Impact Stories of Giving and Unity in Our Community
Give N GoDiscover the heartwarming stories that made Charlotte shine in 2025 - a season of generosity and impact in our community.
Read moreBlock Love Charlotte Hosts Christmas Day Brunch for Motel Residents and Homeless Neighbors
Give N GoBlock Love Charlotte organizes a Christmas Day brunch to support motel residents and homeless individuals with meals and gifts.
Read moreSpark Centro: Empowering Latino Entrepreneurs in Charlotte
Give N GoDiscover how Spark Centro is transforming Charlotte's Albemarle Road into a thriving hub for Latino entrepreneurs and economic growth.
Read more"Charlotte Food Pantry Moves to New Location After Break-Ins: Support Needed Now"
Give N GoSupport your local community by joining efforts to rebuild and protect a vital food pantry.
Read moreSpeedway Children’s Charities Charlotte Chapter Achieves Record $2 Million in Grants
Give N GoSpeedway Children’s Charities Charlotte Chapter distributes over $2 million to 95 local nonprofits during its annual Night of Joy Grant Celebration.
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