Smart Start of Mecklenburg County has the sole mission of ensuring that every child in our county enters kindergarten healthy and ready to learn. Smart Start provides funding for programs in health,... Learn more »
Bright Blessings' mission is to bring joy, care and hope to homeless and impoverished children by mobilizing volunteers of all ages. The organization operates four core programs, Bless-A-Birthday,... Learn more »
The primary objective of the S.T.A.R.S. Academy is to empower students to master the basics of Math and English. S.T.A.R.S. teachers provide structured reinforcement of basic Math and English skills... Learn more »
Since 2002, Classroom Central has provided free school supplies to area students in need. Supporting 127,000 students across six school districts, our team provides everything from notebooks and... Learn more »
Our mission is to promote international understanding and help immigrants integrate fully into our community.
What We Do:
International House offers cultural programs such as the language... Learn more »
Renaissance West Community Initiative (RWCI's) mission is to promote a collaborative community centered on quality housing, education, health and wellness, and opportunity. Our vision is to end... Learn more »
UMBA Bright Stars-Beyond the School Day, provides excellent K-5 after school and summer camp programs that assist every child to become proficient readers and mathematics “Stars.” Every child is... Learn more »
The Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation exists to help the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library improve lives and build a stronger community.
Created as a non-profit 501(c)(3) in September 2012 in... Learn more »
Boys to Men Foundation strives to give young men between the ages of 9-17 constant, positive male role models, effective relationships, community involvement, interactive teachers, open communication... Learn more »
We encourage students to develop the essential life and social skills that will make them leaders of tomorrow. Our efforts change the lives of underprivileged children and give them hope to do... Learn more »
The Y is a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose and each other. Working locally, we focus on empowering young people, improving... Learn more »
With COVID-19 shuttering Charlotte's schools, teachers are working harder than ever to ensure that our most vulnerable students don't fall further behind.
#GivingTuesdayNow falls on National Teacher... Learn more »
Channel your curiosity with PBS Charlotte. We serve 13 counties across the Carolinas by offering programs that educate, inspire and entertain viewers everyday.
IMPACT OF COVID-19:
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Our mission is to improve the reading, writing, and spelling skills of low-income students who struggle with literacy by providing free, long-term, one-on-one instruction from highly trained... Learn more »
Our Vision
The Nest Academy’s vision is to change the lives of our refugee, immigrant and under privileged students to overcome educational barriers and obstacles in an environment that gives them... Learn more »
We nurture families by providing educational, financial and spiritual support.
We are a child development campus with a two generational approach, focusing on both the needs of the child and the... Learn more »
ourBRIDGE for KIDS exists to provide academic and socio-emotional support to refugee and immigrant children and their families as they acculturate to life anew to the United States.
We provide an... Learn more »
Lakewood Preschool Cooperative is a TUITION FREE, nonprofit preschool that serves 48 children beginning at age two.
-We are a 5 Star rated child development center
-We partner with families by... Learn more »
We use the latest technology and techniques to discover what works in education and foster learning at all stages of life in our rapidly changing world. Technology Philanthropy is the philosophy that... Learn more »
Freedom School Partners promotes the long-term success of children by preventing summer learning loss through igniting a passion for reading and inspiring a love of learning.
Freedom School Partners... Learn more »