CLT Nonprofits
Charlotte has over 5,000 registered non-profits (um, what?!), and we consider the work they do to be supremely creative. They bring innovative approaches to community challenges new and old, and its our job as Charlotte citizens to support their efforts, attend their events and donate to their causes. We know you want to get involved, and these pieces will help you discover your philanthropic spirit animals.
The LACCC is Small, But Mighty
CLT Nonprofits | July 14, 2020“We invested our resources to help our members during the current [COVID-19] crisis,” Gonzalez said, “even though we were struggling ourselves.” – Rocio Gonzalez Rocio Gonzalez and the Latin American Chamber of Commerce do an outsized amount of good…. read more »
This Air Stream Needs A Name
CLT Nonprofits | July 7, 2020She Built This City is committed to giving young women the tools to build Charlotte’s future… literally. After 20 years in the construction industry and often being the only woman in the room, Demi Knight Clark founded the non-profit organizat… read more »
“Green shoots through concrete…”
CLT Nonprofits | July 1, 2020“I’ve seen this movie before,” he said. “I’ve been involved in Black Power and civil rights for a long time. But we’ll see. This time does feel different.” – Henry Rock Henry Rock has been anticipating this moment – when the white establishment final… read more »
Pedro Perez Cares About Families Experiencing Homelessness
CLT Nonprofits, Editorials | June 26, 2020“My career is defined by a number of firsts, taking on new challenges and persevering against the odds,” Perez said. “Resiliency is an attribute I share with the families served by Charlotte Family Housing.” – Pedro Perez When you think of an ex-New… read more »
Those You Seek to Serve Have The Answers
CLT Creatives, CLT Nonprofits | June 26, 2020EDITOR’S NOTE: Below is an editorial from Greg Schermbeck, founder of Schermco, a social-impact consulting firm that offers strategic advising, organizational development, and implementation services to schools and education-focused organizations tha… read more »
COVID-19 and the Digital Divide
Biscuit Blitz, CLT Nonprofits, Videos | June 26, 2020COVID-19 has forced us all onto the Web for education, business and entertainment. No problem if you have high-speed internet, but you’re still running to catch up. But, if you are in the grasp of the digital divide, without access to reliable broadb… read more »
Biscuit Blitz: 5 Minutes with Armah Shiancoe
Biscuit Blitz, CLT Nonprofits, Videos | June 23, 2020However you decide to pronounce his first name, one thing is crystal clear about Armah Shiancoe: he is preparing our young people to be of true value to our 21st Century communities. In this Batch of the Biscuit Blitz, Matt Olin chats with Armah abou… read more »
Lifting Up Communities Too Long Ignored
CLT Nonprofits, Creative News | June 23, 2020“…we want to teach financial responsibility – show our participants how the business world works.” – Manuel Campbell Before Aspire Community Capital makes a loan, the nonprofit gives aspiring business owners the know-how and tools to realize their… read more »
“All Part of the Same Ecosystem…” – Prospera Aids Hispanic Entrepreneurs
CLT Nonprofits | June 3, 2020Prospera’s José Alvarez helps aspiring entrepreneurs realize a dream, become part of the business community José Alvarez, head of Prospera, a nonprofit that offers free bilingual assistance to Hispanic entrepreneurs, has a motto: “Everyone’s an entre… read more »
Greg Schermbeck Wants to Reimagine Education
CLT Nonprofits, Videos | May 26, 2020If there was ever a time for fresh, innovative thinking about education … that time is now with well over 100,000 students working from home, many of them at or below the poverty line. Thankfully, Greg Schembeck and his team at Schermco are on the… read more »
Working Together To Serve More
CLT Nonprofits, Editorials | May 16, 2020EDITOR’S NOTE: This story of #CreativityInCaptivity is was submitted by a collaborative team from Apparo, Charlotte Community ToolBank and Restore Global. Working together, we will be able to serve more nonprofits by Caroline Wienecke, Restore Global… read more »
Erin Santos Won’t Let COVID-19 … or Cancer … Stop Her
CLT Nonprofits, Videos | April 29, 2020In March 2020, most of the world came to a stop due to COVID-19 preventative measures. We all knew it would be incredibly destructive for businesses, but what about nonprofits? In the case of the Isabella Santos Foundation (ISF), 1/3 of their annual… read more »
$10,000 – 13 Jobs – 1,000 Meals
CLT Nonprofits, Creative News | April 28, 2020It’s all about stirring the pot of uncertainty in a positive way … putting more beef in the stew.” Chef Ron Alhert of the Community Culinary School of Charlotte (CCSC) and Tom Sasser of Burke Hospitality Group aren’t known for sitting around. As acti… read more »
Nominations Needed for National Philanthropy Day
CLT Nonprofits, Happenings | April 22, 2020Every year the Charlotte chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) gathers to celebrate National Philanthropy Day. The day is designed to honor the individuals, groups, organizations and businesses in Charlotte who are creating a… read more »
The Front Steps Project Turns Photos into Food
CLT Creatives, CLT Nonprofits, Happenings | April 8, 2020Editor’s Note: This article was written by a close friend of The Biscuit, Tonya Reid. Tonya is a hairdresser and owner of T. Reid & Company, a salon and spa that has been cutting it up in Charlotte since 2001. T. Reid and Company is also a proud… read more »
Interesting Events – 100 Gardens, Ugly Sweaters, Prince & More
CLT Nonprofits, Exploring Charlotte, Happenings | December 18, 2019Oh no! Your family is coming into town for the Holidays but you’ve been so busy with office Christmas parties that you forgot to plan anything! Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with some of our favorite events happening before the New Year. Grab yo… read more »
SEED20 Announces Class of 2020
CLT Creatives, CLT Nonprofits | December 5, 2019It’s the season to bring the sunlight to 20 more innovative nonprofits sprouting up in the Queen City. Each year, the SEED20 program, created by Social Venture Partners (SVP), selects 20 local nonprofits doing innovative work in Charlotte to undergo… read more »
Interesting Events – Miracles, Giving Tuesday, DaBaby & More
CLT Nonprofits, Exploring Charlotte, Happenings | December 3, 2019‘Tis the season of events in Charlotte. Here are a few that have us excited and intrigued. There’s Still Time to Taste the “Miracle on Monroe” Tonight If you’ve been nibbling on The Biscuit, you’ll note that we have a sizeable crush on Chef Ron Ahle… read more »
5 Ridiculous Questions with Diane Restaino
CLT Nonprofits, Creative News, Happenings | November 8, 2019Diane Restaino President/Founder, Joedance Film Festival Cancel whatever plans you have for tonight — we know where the cool kids will be. Tonight (Nov. 8), Joedance Film Festival is showcasing three original films during its second Joedance Premier… read more »
Find Your Chief Furry Officer – Meet Sierra
CLT Nonprofits, Happenings | October 30, 2019October is “Adopt a Shelter Dog Month” and we have partnered with Carolina P.A.W.S. to help our CFO (Cute, Furry Officer) colleagues get their dream jobs and their forever homes. Each week in October we have introduced you to a different adoptable sh… read more »
