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!
#SpotlightOnCLT: The Housing Partnership
They paved paradise and put up a parking lot.
Guess the Counting Crows were onto something.
From the Carolinas to California — and every big city in between — explosive growth has caused transformational change to the places we all call home. In Charlotte, we’ve seen skyscrapers smother single-family homes and big business take over once charming neighborhoods.
#52Tuesdays: A Journey to the Special Olympics World Games, Erykah’s Story
Most people have heard of the Special Olympics, but do you know about the Special Olympics World Games? They just took place this past March 14-21 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. This multi-sport event for athletes with intellectual disabilities is no small gig- check out these numbers:
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7,000+ Athletes
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170+ Countries Represented
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2,500 Coaches
DO GOOD Week 2019 Recap
DO GOOD Week may be over, but the impact is not!
8,955 Volunteer Hours Served During DO GOOD Week
2,397 Individuals Activated During Do GOOD Week
1,000+ New Volunteers Connected with a Local Nonprofit
For the full infographic, click here.
Mission Possible: Find Love While Doing GOOD
Time: Wednesday, April 10 (mid-DO GOOD Week)
Destination: Philanthrodating at Imperial Charlotte
Target: SHARE Charlotte, American Pit Bull Foundation and Joedance Film Festival
Jason Harper Takes Nonprofits for a Ride in the DO GOOD Karaoke Truck
DO GOOD Week 2019 may be over, but the need for volunteers is constant.
Eight brave SHARE Charlotte nonprofit partners took a spin in the DO GOOD Truck with FOX46's Jason Harper to share what they do and how you can give your time to help them. Check out the short clips for a quick taste, and the full length videos for a GOOD laugh.
First up was SHARE Charlotte's very own Marketing Ninja, Caroline Miller!
#SpotlightOnCLT: Passport and Project Scientist Connect for STEM Education in Charlotte
Passport and Project Scientist Connect for STEM Education in Charlotte
Spotlight Series 2019
Each month, SHARE Charlotte refocuses it's Spotlight Series on a different cause or issue effecting our city and shines a light on our nonprofit partners who work within that sector to strengthen Charlotte. The first step to driving out darkness is to shine a light on it, and our Spotlight Series aims to do just that while also showcasing which of our nonprofit partners are doing the hard work that will lead to a more informed, compassionate, and welcoming city.
Volunteering Remotely Is A Real Thing. Here’s How.
Volunteering Remotely Is A Real Thing. Here’s How.
Written by Amy Andrews
Do you want to make a difference but don’t see how you can fit it volunteering? Maybe you haven’t pursued opportunities because you travel for work or only have free moments late at night after your kids are in bed. Well, here’s a little known gem - you can volunteer from home. Yes, you read that correctly - make an impact in your community from home.