Junior League of Charlotte

Next up in our 2024-2025 Community Partner spotlight....👏👏👏 Thompson Child and Family Focus Mission: Empowering children and families through trauma-informed mental health, family stability, and early childhood services. Who they serve: The Friends of Children Charlotte Program (FOTC) support youth from kindergarten through high school graduation. The services help increase healthy living, mental well-being, and helps with creating more positive relationships and mentorships. These all work together to help ensure a brighter, healthier future for underprivileged youth. Stay tuned, all week we are sharing more information on why & how JLC partners with and some insider scoop on members experience 😉 #JLC #JLCharlotte #empoweringchildren #supportyouth

Happy opening weekend of the Olympics! 🎉 Mark your calendars for the JLC Olympic watch party! ❤️🤍💙 Join us on August 11 at The Junior League of Charlotte Building! Wear your best Parisian outfit and bring wine or a dish to share representing your favorite country! 🍷🍨 Sign up today in Digital Cheetah! #JLC #JLCharlotte

🥁Please meet, Hallie Leach, JLC 24-25 Vice Chair of Families Forward Committee. See her firsthand experience with Families Forward and why she loves working with this JLC partner. 💙 #JLC #JLCharlotte

The JLC aids Families Forward Charlotte's mission by supplying volunteers who act as homework helpers and reading buddies, as well as providing financial support for homework and reading materials. Donated funds also contribute to the meals provided to the children in the Family Success Program. There are numerous donation drives and FFC events that the JLC participates in throughout the year... like the exciting Family Fun Day we just can't wait for 🥳 Comment below to see how you can get in on all the action this year! #JLC #JLCharlotte

Why does Families Forward and Junior League partner together? Did you know?! Research indicates that in Mecklenburg County, 45,000 children live in poverty, and without intervention, 28,000 are at risk of becoming low-income adults, as reported by Charlotte’s 2020 Opportunity Initiative Report Luckily, The Family Success Program (FSP) by Families Forward provides educational workshops, offering meals, transportation, and child watch programs, enabling attendance for families with limited resources to help correct the economic mobility rate. The Junior League of Charlotte volunteers assist as homework helpers and reading buddies within their child watch program. These supplementary services are crucial in bolstering the mental well-being of the children, enhancing their confidence and self-image, while fostering a sense of community through peer interactions and the development of friendships. We are very proud of this partnership and the work FFC is doing for our community. Show your support in the comments! #JLC #JLCharlotte

We are thrilled to shine the community spotlight on: FAMILIES FORWARD CHARLOTTE 👏👏 Mission: Established in 2017 by Carrie Christian, Founder and Executive Director, Families Forward Charlotte addresses a critical barrier for those in poverty: the lack of knowledge on how to access assistance from available resources. Who They Serve: The Family Success Program (FSP) at FFC is dedicated to assisting families living in poverty. FFC aims to improve economic mobility in Charlotte through: 🌟 Adult Mentorship programs that guide families in setting and achieving realistic goals. ✏️ Educational Workshops that impart essential life skills and connect families to community resources. 🏡 Financial aid for immediate needs such as housing, transportation, and food. #JLC #JLCharlotte

The JLC partnership with Classroom Central has had a lasting impact on our members and the community that Classroom Central serves! ✏️🍎🎒 #JLC #JLCharlotte

The JLC partnership helps Classroom Central by providing funding to procure school and wellness supplies, and with members of the JLC volunteering weekly to organize and distribute the free supplies from the warehouse and their mobile unit to schools in need #JLC #JLCharlotte

Why does Classroom Central and The Junior League of Charlotte partner? A study conducted in 2020 found that 50% of children within public schools are living in poverty and lacking the most basic supplies. Classroom Central’s mission is to foster equity in education by providing teachers and students with the free resources they need to succeed. The JLC’s focus on mental and physical health is furthered by the partnership with classroom central in many ways including access to school materials, health kits and wellness packets to keep the kids focused and healthy to gain their education. #JLC #JLCharlotte

We are SO EXCITED to begin spotlighting our 2024 - 2025 Community Partners! First up CLASSROOM CENTRAL 🍎🎒✏️ Mission: Classroom Central fosters equity in education by providing teachers and students with the free resources they need to succeed. Who they serve: Classroom Central distributes free school supplies to thousands of teachers annually in 245 schools across the six school districts. Teachers are eligible to receive school supplies from Classroom Central if they teach in one of these school districts and in a school where 50% or more of the students receive free or reduced lunch. #JLC #JLCharlotte