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!

#52Tuesdays: A Journey to the Special Olympics World Games, Erykah’s Story

Written by Nicole Copsis on April 30, 2019 in 52Tuesdays
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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:

  • 7,000+ Athletes

  • 170+ Countries Represented

  • 2,500 Coaches

Jason Harper Takes Nonprofits for a Ride in the DO GOOD Karaoke Truck

Written by Nicole Copsis on December 23, 2019 in DO GOOD Week

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!

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.

Written by Anonymous (not verified) on April 11, 2019 in DO GOOD Week
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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.  

SHAREable: 9 Unique Ways for Teens to Give Their Time

Written by Nicole Copsis on April 10, 2019 in SHAREables
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SHAREable: 9 Unique Ways for Teens to Give Their Time

Let’s face it- service hours can sometimes feel like that thing you “have to do” with your free time, instead of that thing you are looking forward to doing in your spare time. But, what if you used your service hours as a time to explore your own interests and strengthen your skill set while doing GOOD? Sounds like a win-win to us.

A Few GOOD Questions with YMCA

Written by Nicole Copsis on April 10, 2019 in DO GOOD Week
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DO GOOD Week would not be possible without the generosity of our official partners! While the YMCA of Greater Charlotte is a  501c3 themselves, they are one organization that knows the importance of the nonprofit community coming together to support each other in their efforts to make Charlotte stronger.

Hear about it in their own words with this quick Q&A with the YMCA:

Share With Us!

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!!