The walls of the Hands on Charlotte offices are filled with handprints of many of the volunteers that the organization has placed on different projects around Charlotte. For 25 years Hands on Charlotte, part of the international Hands On network, has worked to provide nearly 100,000 volunteers a way to assist the community in which they live.

This Saturday, April 16 is this year’s Hands on Charlotte Day, a daylong fundraising and service event held as part of National Volunteer Week which has recognized our country’s volunteers since 1974.

Photo provided by Carolina Thread Trail 

Spring and (for some) Spring Break has officially begun. Thanks to Queen Charlotte the Groundhog it has been wonderfully warm for quite some time making this week the perfect time to get outdoors and enjoy all this season has to offer. While you’re at it, consider showing some love to these nonprofits who work to preserve our natural surroundings for everyone (human and wildlife alike) to enjoy.   

Here at SHARE Charlotte, we love to read! We also know how important books are - how they can ignite imaginations, foster empathy and change the world. Yet, there are so many children who either don’t read very well or know how to read at all.  

Here in Charlotte, we can change this. In honor of Read Across America Day, we’ve compiled a list of local nonprofits dedicated to strengthening literacy in our communities.

Photo provided by DigitalLearningDay.org

It’s no surprise that technology has changed the way we work, play and even socialize. Yet, how it’s changed the way we teach and learn is beyond what we could have ever imagined a couple decades ago. Within the last five years, it seems that digital learning has become accepted more and more in classrooms all over the country.

*Photo provided by worldcancerday.org

It’s World Cancer Day, a global event that “unites the world’s population in the fight against cancer”. It’s a pretty serious problem stateside. In the United States, cancer is the second highest leading cause of death after heart disease. You may be thinking, “It’s certainly a global issue, but how can I help at home?”

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For More Information, Contact:

Lauren Robinson, Spark Strategic Ideas, 757.646.1918, lauren@rlrpr.com

SHARE Charlotte Soars Past #GivingTuesdayCLT Goal, Announces $4.2 Million Raised for Area Nonprofits

Community rallies to support 108 local nonprofits, far exceeding $2 million goal

Our founder Kelly Brooks recently headed over to Skookum for one of their popular tech talks. What was her topic? Giving back, of course!

Watch the video here. 

Pressed for time? Here are a few highlights:

- What's Give Shop? In a nutshell, "you can change the world by sitting on the couch and clicking a few times."

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For More Information, Contact:

Lauren Robinson, Spark Strategic Ideas, 757.646.1918, lauren@rlrpr.com

Charlotte's Largest Giving Campaign Kicks Off for #GivingTuesdayCLT 

 Three-week campaign to raise $2M for 108 local nonprofits kicks off at Heist Brewery

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For More Information, Contact:

Lauren Robinson, Spark Strategic Ideas, 757.646.1918, lauren@rlrpr.com

Heist Brewery to Host Official #GivingTuesdayCLT Campaign Events

Local brewery to create custom brew, and donate portion of sales

during campaign period to #GivingTuesdayCLT

This special guest post is by Delaney Caldwell, a Charlotte teen with a big heart and a gift for sharing it. We asked for her thoughts about her recent volunteering experience with Joy Prom. Thanks Delaney!

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