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Why do we volunteer?
Volunteering brings us joy as we assist our neighbors and witness the positive impact our efforts have on others' lives. Plus, it strengthens community bonds and gives donors an up-close look at the issues and challenges many of their neighbors are facing.
Why do nonprofits need volunteers?
Volunteering in Late Life May Protect the Brain
The Alzheimer’s Association recently hosted their international conference and announced some exciting new research on volunteering and brain health. Charlotte’s local chapter, the Alzheimer's Association - Western Carolina Chapter, shared this breaking research with us.
Our planet is an amazing place and we need to help it thrive. Each year on April 22nd, more than a billion people celebrate Earth Day to take action to help protect our planet from pollution, plant trees or clean up rivers.
Here locally there are many nonprofits who are working tirelessly to help protect our community and create a sustainable future for Charlotte.
Here is a list of Earth Day events (events can be on Earth Day or around Earth Day)
Lowe’s Hometowns helping local nonprofits
Over the last 100 years, Lowe’s has grown from a small-town hardware store in North Carolina to one of the largest home improvement retailers in the world. We are fortunate that Lowe’s calls the Charlotte region home for their headquarters.
Meet Do-Gooder, Nikki Dragone!
The key to success behind many nonprofit organizations is their volunteers. The “behind the scenes” Do-Gooders who want to make an impact in their community and know that doing good feels good!