If you missed it, Charlotte Agenda recently had a fact-filled and frightening account of human trafficking statistics from right here in Charlotte. Written by Paula Broadwell and Grace Eberle, it includes startling info - like the fact that North Carolina is among the 10 states with the highest number of human trafficking violations.
In case you missed it, here's one of our popular Smarty Sunday SHARE posts from March:
I love hanging out at farmers markets, surrounded by fresh, locally grown produce and jostling elbows with people who no doubt are planning to turn the gorgeous greens in their baskets into something amazing for dinner. Although I’m fairly clueless about the art of cooking, I just feel healthier – and smarter – when I’m there.
In case you missed it, here's one of our popular Smarty Sunday SHARE posts from March:
If you (or your kids) have a special place in your heart for serving senior citizens, you’ll probably want to hear about the programs at Love INC.
Volunteering can happen even when you’re crazy busy! If you're looking for an easy way to explore a new cause or organization, why not attend one of their fundraising or "friendraising" events?
Spring is here and summer is just around the corner. It's time to think about summer camps, sandals and...school supplies? Definitely. In fact, this is the time when the folks at Classroom Central need supplies most, as supplies run low even though students are still in school and still in need.
Here's the current wish list. If you'd like to help, visit the Classroom Central profile to get connected!
1. Pencils
2. Filler Paper
3. Glue Sticks
Looking for community service opportunities on SHARE? Here's how to find them quickly:
- Select "who" you would like to help. In the example above we've selected "Kids." (Tip: you can select multiple categories at the same time to search the entire Collection of Good for opportunities!)
- Select the type of community service you're looking for (either student or court-ordered).
- Click "Update"
Volunteering doesn’t need to be overwhelming, scary or difficult. You just need to start. Answer these four questions and you'll be ready to go.
1. Who would you like to help?
There are hundreds of nonprofits in Charlotte helping a variety of people and causes. First, decide “who” you'd like to help. You can focus on kids, animals, the environment, seniors, the military, or any group or cause that’s meaningful to you. Pick the “who” first and that will help narrow your search.
2. How much time do you have?
Volunteering can happen even when you’re crazy busy! Check out this quick opportunity to do good:
Nonprofit: Alexander Youth Network's Birthday Brigade
When: Date and time are flexible, the commitment is 2 hours
Where: Thermal Road Campus, 6220 Thermal Road Charlotte, NC 28211
Who: Great for small or large groups
We had fun with this post about Let Me Run, and it looks like you did too! Here's the Readers' Favorite from February:
“For everyone of us that succeeds, it’s because there’s somebody there to show you the way.” ~ Oprah Winfrey
If you’re the parent of a boy, or there’s a boy in your life you absolutely adore, then Ashley Armistead’s words will ring true. Let Me Run
Senior citizens in Mecklenburg County face a number of challenges, including access to transportation and caregiving support. An assessment recently completed by UNC Charlotte Urban Institute for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Council on Aging recommended a county-wide aging plan and more collaboration as ways to improve services to the elderly.