About a year ago, Sara Morrison, a mother of five, shared her story of authentic family engagement. The combined support of families & schools can help students be the best version they can be. Read more at bit.ly/3WWNaUz #parenting #family #community #motherhood

"In Charlotte, less than 50 percent of Black and Hispanic families own homes in the area." These loan programs have the potential to help low-income families make homeownership slightly more accessible. Read more at bit.ly/3CJkeXZ #StriveCLT #SpotlightOnCLT #Charlotte

The House Charlotte Program has provided financial assistance to more than 6,800 families so they can buy their homes. Low-income families are eligible for loans upwards of $30,000. Learn more at dreamkeypartners.org/programs #StriveCLT #SpotlightOnCLT #StriveTogether #Charlotte #NC

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said that the true measure of a man is where he stands at times of challenge and controversy. Today, we commemorate the legacy of #MLK - the man who faced some of the biggest challenges and controversies of his time, with grace and courage.

The Fannie Mae Program, through HomeReady Mortgage, is offering home loans with down payments that are as low as 3% for low-income households. Learn more about this program at bit.ly/3WkULev #StriveCLT #SpotlightOnCLT #Charlotte #StriveTogether #ThriveTogether #home

For eligible households, the Affordable Connectivity Program provides a discount of up to $30 per month toward internet service and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. Visit fcc.gov/acp to learn more.⁠ #StriveCLT #SpotlightOnCLT #Charlotte

#BlackHistoryMonth is a reminder of how far we’ve come and how much further we have to go, as we celebrate the lives & legacy of Black Americans. To our partners, friends, family, and the schools & communities we serve, we see you and we celebrate you. #StriveCLT #SpotlightOnCLT

Greetings from all of us here at #StriveCLT We're a new non-profit organization that strives to make a difference. Learn more about us at striveclt.org & see how you can make a difference too! ⁠ #SpotlightOnCLT #Charlotte #ShareCharlotte #CommunityService #Serve #NC

BIG HEARTS & BIG DREAMS. Founded in August 2022, #StriveCLT is a growing non-profit organization with people striving together to help the Charlotte-Mecklenburg community prosper. Learn more about us at striveclt.org ⁠ #SpotlightOnCLT #Charlotte #ShareCharlotte #NC

#StriveCLT is a family of change-makers with a passion for helping the underserved. Be a part of our village by engaging, donating & volunteering. Learn more about us at striveclt.org or join us at striveclt.org/volunteer #Charlotte #ShareCharlotte #CommunityService

Here at #StriveCLT we provide Active Reading tutoring, mentoring & a safe space for young kids to express curiosity in learning. Have questions on what Active Reading is? Learn more & get involved by checking our site at striveclt.org #ShareCharlotte #SpotlightOnCLT

We strive to build up the social capital of marginalized families. By investing time, resources & hope, we're paving a better road for these families while creating intergenerational prosperity. Follow us to stay engaged with what we do at #StriveCLT #ShareCharlotte #Serve #NC

In honor of all the hardworking leaders who have served our country, we celebrate Presidents Day. Thank you for your dedication and service toward justice and progress! #PresidentsDay #PresidentsDay2023 #StriveCLT #SpotlightOnCLT #ItTakesAVillage #Charlotte #NorthCarolina #NC

For #StriveCLT to thrive it takes a village. If you're interested in being a part of our village go to striveclt.org/volunteer From sharing our content or volunteering in our outreach programs, we can make a difference together. #ShareCharlotte #Serve #Charlotte #CLT #NC

Please donate to our small but mighty nonprofit. Your donations are very much appreciated it'll help us acquire adjustable desk & chair sets for our students which cost $160 each. You can donate paypal.com/donate/?hosted… #StriveCLT #Charlotte #CLTNonprofit #ShareCharlotte #Serve

Join the #StriveCLT in making a difference! We're looking for reading tutors & logistical support volunteers to help at Marie G. Davis Elementary School. We'll provide you with training & certification! Sign up at striveclt.org/volunteer to help #Serve #NC #ShareCharlotte #CLT

Work with children? Love to read? Volunteer with us by becoming an Active Reading tutor! Together, we can help underserved children reach their full educational potential. Sign up at striveclt.org/volunteer #StriveCLT #CLTNonprofit #SpotlightOnCLT #ShareCharlotte #Charlotte #NC

More Americans 50+ are enrolling in the #ACP, per new data from AARP! "As of March 2023, adults age 50 and older headed more than half the households enrolled in the Affordable Connectivity Program in Puerto Rico, Maine, New York and Florida." aarp.org/home-family/pe…

People Get Ready! #BPM2023CLT

As we begin our 3rd year of afterschool programming in a CMS school, we salute other Mecklenburg afterschool programs for the roles we all play in helping kids be better students while learning life skills and creating space for working parents to better do their jobs.