How You Can Support CRF Recipients during the Holiday Season

Published on December 04, 2024

This holiday season organizations are working hard to make a difference in our community. Thanks to the City of Charlotte’s Community Resilience Fund, over $2.5M was awarded to 93 local nonprofits this year. These grants focus on fostering racial equity and economic mobility in marginalized communities, helping to uplift those who need it most. Below are just a few of those nonprofits who are giving back this season, and ways you can get involved.

A Brighter Day Outreach

Serving families in the Historic Hoskins and Thomasboro communities, A Brighter Day Outreach is collecting donations for Toys for Tots to spread joy to local children.

Donate or Register: Toys for Tots at 510 Sinclair

Braveworks

Empowering women and families overcoming trauma, Braveworks is hosting a Sip and Shop event featuring handmade artisan gifts perfect for the holidays.

Shop for Artisan Gifts: Braveworks Shop

Event Info: Sip and Shop

Children of the World Learning Center

Supporting families of all backgrounds through early childhood education, this center invites you to Light Up the Winter Night on Dec 14th. The event will feature tree decorating, multicultural performances, food, and family activities.

Event Details: Light Up the Winter Night

Community Culinary School of Charlotte

Offering workforce development and job training, the Community Culinary School is hosting its signature fundraiser, Miracle on Monroe. Enjoy delicious dishes prepared by students, plus live and silent auctions.

Get Tickets: Miracle on Monroe

Hope Haven Inc.

Providing recovery services, Hope Haven is seeking donations for its outreach, case management, and counseling programs. Your support helps individuals and families on their path to recovery.

Contribute: Hope Haven Donation Needs

Promising Pages

Help put books into the hands of children in Charlotte’s Book Desert by donating or volunteering with Promising Pages. Your support helps kids in need develop a love for reading.

Get Involved: Promising Pages

Rebuilding Together of Greater Charlotte

This organization provides critical home repairs to neighbors in need. You can support their mission by attending the Kendra Scott Gives Back event on Dec 2nd or the Rebuilding Spirits fundraiser on Dec 3rd at Lost Worlds Brewery.

Shop for a Cause: Kendra Scott Give Back

Event Info: Rebuilding Spirits