Volunteer

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.
Carolina Wildlife Conservation Center is hosting a unique baby shower event to support the baby animals in its care.
Charlotte-based Lowe’s is leading ongoing donation and rebuilding projects six months after Hurricane Helene struck Western North Carolina.
In honor of Earth Day, Mecklenburg County is hosting several events where people can learn more about our local environment and help protect it.
There are ample opportunities to volunteer and give back to the Queen City community year-round.
Lowe’s joins a large-scale volunteer effort to construct and deliver tiny homes to Western North Carolina families during the holiday season.
From donating time to paying it forward, there’s no shortage of ways to lend a helping hand on this Giving Tuesday.
Good Friends Gather, a women-led nonprofit, is hosting its annual luncheon to celebrate the small acts that can change a person’s life.
The local nonprofit is hoping to raise $100,000 to sustain its outreach efforts.
Local business across the Queen City are collecting donations and supplies to take to western North Carolina in wake of Hurricane Helene.
Hurricane Helene hit our western NC neighbors hard — here is how you can help Asheville and other communities affected by the hurricane.
More from CLTtoday
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.
The Ballantyne shop will be the first of two South Block locations coming to the Queen City in 2026.
Plot Twist aims to be the “cool older sister” behind Trope Bookshop, offering all-day coffees, cocktails, and a hangout space in the community.
The nonprofit organization aims to broaden its offerings by becoming a launching place for immersive experiences to attract all audiences.
U-Haul rolled out info on 2025 moving trends — and now you just might know a little more about your new neighbors.
From Charlotte, NC’s type of government to the powers local leaders hold, and when elections take place, we’re getting a refresh on our local government.
We compiled all of the feedback from our Giving Campaign to learn what readers love most and want to see more of in our newsletters. Here’s a peek at what they said.
The locally-owned wellness studio offers a range of recovery services like IV drips, contrast therapy, and float therapy.
We’re asking our readers to submit their top questions about the Queen City and we’ll do our best to answer them in 2026.
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.