The magic of Christmas goes far beyond the gifts under the tree; it’s a feeling that sparks hope and spreads joy. It’s about connection, small moments of wonder, and the comfort of knowing someone cares.
That’s what makes FeedNC’s Winter Wonderland so special.
We're thrilled to mark seven years of partnership with Lowe’s to Unleash Generosity right here in our shared hometown of Charlotte! For the past six years, SHARE Charlotte and Lowe’s have joined forces for #GivingTuesdayCLT, Charlotte's local celebration of Giving Tuesday - the global movement dedicated to spreading generosity. Don’t miss it tomorrow, Dec. 3!
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Charlotte, N.C.- In 2012, Giving Tuesday was launched as a simple idea - a day that encourages people to come together and do good in their communities. This idea has grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. Last year, this movement inspired $3.1B in giving on a single day.
At SHARE Charlotte, we want to build a better community by empowering nonprofits and by helping people give back in ways that matter most to them. Today, we're excited to feature Heart Math Tutoring and chat about what they do and how Charlotteans can get involved.
SHARE Charlotte is proud to partner with the The Merancas Foundation, Inc. to support their 105 Charlotte metro partner organizations with enhanced learning, networking, and collaboration opportunities. 💡🤝
The Foundation, founded by Anke and Casey Mermans in 1989 and led today by President Andy Mermans, invests in local nonprofits that support those in crisis, provide pathways for adults to achieve self-sufficiency, and help children reach their greatest potential.
Each month, SHARE Charlotte provides a series of highlights on local nonprofits who are doing great work for a cause that may be close to your heart. We call this series #SpotlightOnCLT and we hope it helps you get involved in ways that matter most to you - you can attend events, donate, or volunteer! Most of all, our goal is for you to be more educated about issues in our city and region.
This month, we’re raising awareness about a critical issue facing Charlotte - the need for affordable housing. Charlotte has seen significant challenges related to affordable housing in recent years, including the fact that the median cost of rent rose 30% between 2015-2020, significantly outpacing income growth.
Here are some additional facts from Charlotte's Housing & Homelessness Dashboard related to Mecklenburg County:
Corporate Volunteer Council Lunch & Learn Recap Blog
Research shows that 71% of private-sector companies are using volunteerism as a way to unite their workforce and 79% of employees who volunteer are more likely to be satisfied with their job. However, the practical applications of how to do this can be hard to implement within corporations. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) leaders have a lot on their plates trying to steward employee engagement across thousands of employees both nationally and globally.
Like you, SHARE Charlotte is devastated by the stories and pictures emerging from #HurricaneHelene and we are looking for ways to make a difference.
Here's where we can start:
❤️🩹 Donating money to these organizations who have access to the area:
American Red Cross North Carolina Region
Samaritan's Purse
