Nonprofits

A rotating gif featuring elementary though high school girls in the Dottie Rose Foundation for girls in science and techonolgy. Photo 1: Two young girls sit at a desk with a podcasting set up. One wears a purple "Dottie Rose Foundation" branded shirt. Photo 2: A group of smiling children playing outdoors, rolling balls towards colorful ramps. They're under a tent on a sunny day, conveying fun and teamwork. Photo 3: A group of girls and a doctor in scrub stand around a medical table with a small animal on it performing a dissection. Photo 4: A group of girls faces away from the camera, watching a man talk in front of tvs in a sports broadcasting studio. Photo 5: Soccer players in white jerseys with teal socks and a group of children (all girls) in casual clothes hold hands, walking across a stadium field under a cloudy sky.
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Dottie Rose Foundation is building the next generation of women in tech
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City
Nonprofit aims to develop Nations Ford corridor
Transforming Nations Ford is calling on the City of Charlotte for investment and support in building community space.
September 3, 2024
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John Tosco sitting in his office with a guitar, surrounded by signed photographs and instruments.
Music
The organizer behind Charlotte’s free concerts: Tosco Music
Tosco Music has hosted “music parties” across the Queen City for decades, making live music accessible for the community.
August 26, 2024
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Maria Adnado
Two people working out to a video playing on a projector.
Fitness
Break a sweat to classic workout tapes
VisArt Video hosts weekly workout events to bring the community together to break a sweat and share some laughs.
August 22, 2024
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Maria Adnado
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Nonprofits
Nonprofit teaches AI, sustainability to students
The community-driven organization gives children the opportunity to harness curiosity and creativity to create a sustainable future.
August 12, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A PORCH yard sign with brown paper bags behind it, stacked with food.
Nonprofits
PORCH Charlotte combating food insecurity
The nonprofit organization is a branch of PORCH Communities that works to feed families across the Carolinas and 10 states.
July 31, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A brick building with a large teal and silver "Zabs Place" sign with a packed window of items.
Nonprofits
A Matthews boutique is shaping lives and creating opportunity
ZABS Place is more than a thrift boutique; it’s a dedicated shop and organization that provides a safe space for employees and friends of all abilities.
July 25, 2024
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Maria Adnado
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Nonprofits
Laptops donated to 300 CMS graduates heading to HBCUs
The laptops will allow students to begin their college years with the tools for educational success.
June 13, 2024
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Maria Adnado
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Nonprofits
Charlotte-based nonprofit expands in fight against pediatric cancers
The Isabella Santos Foundation vows to provide hope to families across the Carolinas through its new initiative.
June 12, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
A dinosaur skeleton on a stand inside a dark museum.
Culture
Dinosaurs will stomp into Discovery Place Science
“Ultimate Dinosaurs” combines the Mesozoic Era with cutting-edge technology.
May 29, 2024
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Eight members of the Cakeable staff wearing coral and teal shirts, smiling behind the counter for a photo.
Small Business
“We’re more than capable.” Cakeable Cafe is now open
The new brick-and-mortar cafe in Uptown Charlotte does more than sell coffee and pastries.
April 23, 2024
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Maria Adnado
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Play
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Sports
Carolina Panthers’ playoff run reignites Charlotte’s pride
A breakout season, record-setting plays, and a return to the postseason gave the Queen City plenty to cheer about — and restored belief in the team’s future.
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Food
South Block opens first location in South Charlotte
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