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
