Stories
Some call it stories. Others call it a blog. But here you will find nuggets of goodness to use and -- you guessed it -- SHARE!
Black Philanthropy Month: Local Recognition of a Global Celebration
Every February we witness national campaigns and promotions celebrating African-Americans during Black History month. From Spotify and their curated playlists to your favorite magazines and retail brands paying homage, there are many ways to witness and spread #blackjoy.
Though many of these national campaigns hit hard for a month, there are others that extend throughout the year—and more specifically, there are local Charlotte organizations that strengthen and progress the black community every single day.
#AccessGrantedCLT: Bridging the Gap Between Supply and Demand
Bridging the Gap Between Supply and Demand
Our bodies are not whole - it’s nothing we like to face head on. In fact, we run in all directions, frantically trying to keep ourselves as whole as possible, and for some of us, it’s easier to do that because of money. We choose healthcare providers and remedies, try special equipment or prescriptions, schedule routine check ups - problem-solving.
#AccessGrantedCLT: Where There is "Trial", There Does Not Have to be "Error"
Where There is “Trial,” There Does Not Have to be “Error”
How More Efficient Clinical Trials Can Make for More Affordable Healthcare
Contributed by: CliniSpan Health
It is imperative for our society to work together in order to make healthcare more accessible for every citizen from any background. For all of us to achieve equal access to healthcare, the outrageous costs must go down!
#AccessGrantedCLT: Why Uninsured Doesn't Have to Mean Unhealthy
No one should have to choose between eating dinner or going to the doctor. That's the philosophy driving these Charlotte-area nonprofits, all of which provide free or low-cost healthcare services to low-income families.
Their services cover a broad spectrum of physical and emotional healthcare needs, but at the core they are all committed to empowering people to take care of their health without worrying about going into debt or not being able to feed their children.
Read on, learn more, and spread the word!
#52Tuesdays: Compassion to Act and Meredith Shank
How did you spend your free time when you were in high school? Raising awareness and spreading the word about human trafficking and dedicating time to helping a nonprofit to further their mission of saving those in harm’s way?
No? Well, you are no Meredith Shank.
#AccessGrantedCLT: Making Healthcare Possible for Families in Need
$560,000.
That’s how much a liver transplant costs.
And if you’ve ever found yourself stuck in a hospital bed, you know all too well how quickly costs add up.
It seems like so much as asking your nurse for a Snickers bar these days will set you back a thousand bucks. And sadly, that’s not much of an exaggeration.
#52Tuesdays: ANSWER Scholarship - DeCora's Story
When "Back to School" Makes Dreams Come True
By Grace Kennedy
If you're a mom, back to school time probably means shopping for lunch boxes, scouring the school supply aisles for glue sticks, and helping your kids find the perfect outfit for the first day of school. But for a select group of moms in our area, going back to school means much more than that.
August Spotlight Series: #AccessGrantedCLT
#AccessGrantedCLT
Presented by: Clinispan Health
This August, SHARE Charlotte’s Spotlight Series: #AccessGrantedCLT, presented by CliniSpan Health, will focus in on our local nonprofit partners who in some way make healthcare accessible to those who may otherwise not be able to receive the help they need. These nonprofit organizations grant accessibility to healthcare in a variety of ways such as by providing financial assistance, medical supplies and equipment, transportation, and free or low cost health clinics.
SummerSHARE 2018 Recap
The results are in and we are excited to SHARE!
SummerSHARE Results by the Numbers
Total Impact: $65,454
Products Purchased: 4,581
Nonprofits who received items: 86
Days of SummerSHARE: 7
We have so much great news to share from our nonprofit partners about their amazing work. But, we'd love to hear from you. Let us know if you have stories you'd like to tell and we'll make you a guest blogger!!
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