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Nonprofits
How to help food banks and pantries in Charlotte
Whether you’re looking to volunteer your time or donate food, these six dedicated food banks provide meals and hope to families across the Queen City.
November 20, 2025 01:46 PM
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Nonprofits
Join a virtual baby shower to support orphaned wildlife
Carolina Wildlife Conservation Center is hosting a unique baby shower event to support the baby animals in its care.
April 16, 2025
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Volunteer
Local relief efforts continue after Hurricane Helene
Charlotte-based Lowe’s is leading ongoing donation and rebuilding projects six months after Hurricane Helene struck Western North Carolina.
April 16, 2025
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Volunteer
How to celebrate Earth Day in Charlotte
In honor of Earth Day, Mecklenburg County is hosting several events where people can learn more about our local environment and help protect it.
April 11, 2025
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Work
25+ volunteer opportunities in and around Charlotte
There are ample opportunities to volunteer and give back to the Queen City community year-round.
December 17, 2024
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Volunteers in a warehouse work in a construction site where tiny homes are being built.
Volunteer
Rush to complete tiny homes for families before Christmas
Lowe’s joins a large-scale volunteer effort to construct and deliver tiny homes to Western North Carolina families during the holiday season.
December 13, 2024
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Volunteer
How to observe Giving Tuesday in Charlotte
From donating time to paying it forward, there’s no shortage of ways to lend a helping hand on this Giving Tuesday.
December 2, 2024
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Nonprofits
Nonprofit hopes to raise $650,000+ for families in Charlotte
Good Friends Gather, a women-led nonprofit, is hosting its annual luncheon to celebrate the small acts that can change a person’s life.
December 2, 2024
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Nonprofits
Charlotte Mecklenburg Dream Center celebrates a decade serving the Queen City
The local nonprofit is hoping to raise $100,000 to sustain its outreach efforts.
November 7, 2024
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An airport hanger filled with boxes of donations for Hurricane Helene victims.
Volunteer
Charlotte-based businesses offering help to those impacted by Helene
Local business across the Queen City are collecting donations and supplies to take to western North Carolina in wake of Hurricane Helene.
October 8, 2024
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A portion of I-40 near the NC and Tennessee border that was severely damaged from Hurricane Helene.
Volunteer
Hurricane Helene relief efforts in Charlotte
Hurricane Helene hit our western NC neighbors hard — here is how you can help Asheville and other communities affected by the hurricane.
September 30, 2024
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Real Estate
Mansion Monday: We’re buzzing over this former Panthers’ condo
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Events
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Real Estate
Luxury apartments unveiled at Queensbridge Collective
Apartments at The Vivian provide sweeping skyline views of Uptown and South End, while soon becoming home to a MICHELIN-recommended steakhouse, coffee shop, and more.
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Development
Tepper Sports & Entertainment to open interactive center ahead of stadium renovations
The new Uptown office will give community members a close and interactive look at the renovations coming to Bank of America Stadium.
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Business
Rentable venues in Charlotte
Check out this list of local venues to host your next party, reunion, or reception.
February 19, 2026
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Sports
Learn to curl in Charlotte
Grab your shoes and can-do attitude — the Charlotte Curling Association is ready to welcome new league members through the rest of its operating seaosn.
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