​In the middle of this public health crisis, our local school districts have had to make the difficult decision to shift toward distance learning, and it has spawned important conversations regarding the impact on our local students. The pandemic has revealed the long-prevalent inequities throughout the system, including the technology divide along racial and socioeconomic lines.

Wells Fargo has announced a $50,000 contribution to support the work of The Salvation Army of Greater Charlotte, particularly at the Center of Hope.

Christian McCaffrey, two-time All-Pro Carolina Panthers star running back, is expanding his previous efforts to support frontline healthcare heroes in the Carolinas impacted by COVID-19. He launched 22 Together: an initiative with teammate Shaq Thompson to unite the Charlotte community through sports programs for underserved youth.

Beginning June 15, Summer Day Camp offers affordable activities and programs for families in Mecklenburg and Union counties

Among other marketing activations, Salvation Army Boys & Girls Clubs of North & South Carolina become presenting sponsor of Panthers Kids Club in partnership underwritten by Transportation Insight

Greater Charlotte donation part of $2 million dollar gift to Salvation Army locations in North Carolina

In addition to his previous sheet donations to the shelter, Kevin Gatlin dropped off 30 of his Slumber Bags to help families have temporary relocated to local motels to safely social distance during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Seven families moved out of the shelter or local motels and into apartment units last week. The moves came just in time for these families to experience Easter weekend in their own places, nearby to grocery stores, transportation and job opportunities.

With the COVID-19 pandemic, she knew there was another need even more urgent: masks and face-coverings for area homeless shelters. She already had some supplies on hand. She reached out to her team of bakers who could also sew. They were all eager to join the mask-making project..

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Charlotte launches free online Club experience to support members and community during COVID-19 pandemic DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC