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COVID-19 RESPONSE FUND R E P O R T Charlotte-Mecklenburg’s response to the pandemic
Joint Letter from Our CEOs and Committee Co-Chairs
In the spring of 2020, COVID-19 hit communities across the nation, impacting every aspect of daily life. As stay-
at-home orders were issued and schools and businesses temporarily closed, our community experienced the
tension and strain of an unpredictable and volatile environment. Daily reports of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations
and deaths increased, and the virus began to illuminate longstanding health and economic disparities among
people of color and those in underserved communities.
At the height of the pandemic, grocery store shelves were empty, and charitable food organizations were
overwhelmed. Schools were quickly shifting to virtual classrooms, and many families did not have internet access
Contents or child care. Essential workers had no way to social-distance and yet had to continue working. Many feared
getting sick, and those without health insurance also worried about how they would pay for it.
Joint Letter ..................................................... 3
It was time for the community to rally together and take action immediately. Recognizing the crisis at hand,
Our Response .................................................. 4
corporate and community leaders quickly came together to mitigate the effects of the global pandemic.
Basic Needs .................................................... 6 On March 16, 2020, United Way of Central Carolinas and Foundation For The Carolinas launched the Charlotte-
Mecklenburg COVID-19 Response Fund. The generous commitments from the first five contributors—
Health and Mental Health .............................. 10
LendingTree, the City of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, Truist and the Howard R. Levine Foundation—inspired
Youth Initiatives ............................................ 14 additional donations from the public and private philanthropic community, as well as individual donations of all
sizes. Altogether the fund raised nearly $24 million.
Employment and Workforce Development ..... 18
The Arts ........................................................ 22 We established a board of investors to provide strategic direction and oversight and a grants committee
comprised of 19 local leaders to review proposals and make grant decisions. With their guidance and insight,
Contributors .................................................. 26
United Way of Central Carolinas and Foundation For The Carolinas created a grants program to administer funds
What's Next ................................................... 33 to organizations on the frontlines. Through eight rounds of grantmaking, 412 grants were awarded to 237 local
nonprofits. We prioritized support for basic needs, healthcare and mental health, youth initiatives, employment
and workforce development, and the arts. While the impact was significant, without the COVID-19 Response Fund
the pandemic's effects could have been even more devastating.
Now, as the world battles omicron and other variants, a look back at where we have been is instructive. Most of
all, we take this opportunity to say thanks to all our funders, supporters and partners to whom we are immensely
grateful for your willingness to uplift, empower and protect our community.
Jill Olmstead Laura Yates Clark Edwin Peacock
Co-Chair President and CEO Co-Chair
Board of Investors United Way of Central Carolinas Grants Committee
Charles Bowman Michael Marsicano Tanya Blackmon
Co-Chair President and CEO Co-Chair
Board of Investors Foundation For The Carolinas Grants Committee
Board of Investors Grants Committee
Jill Olmstead Howard Levine Tanya Blackmon Dena Diorio Dee O'Dell
Co-Chair, LendingTree Howard Levine Co-Chair, Novant Health Mecklenburg County U.S. Bank
Charles Bowman Foundation Edwin Peacock Malcolm Graham Jill Olmstead
Co-Chair, Bank of America Vi Lyles Co-Chair, Pomfret Financial City of Charlotte LendingTree
Heath Campbell City of Charlotte Charles Bowman Mark Jerrell Susan Patterson
Truist Financial Anna Nelson Bank of America Mecklenburg Board of Community Volunteer
Betsy Conway C.D. Spangler Jordan Boyd County Commissioners Federico Rios
Lowe’s Companies, Inc. Foundation Rockwell AME Zion Church Cliff Matthews City of Charlotte
Dena Diorio M.C. Pilon Heath Campbell St. Luke Missionary Mike Rizer
Mecklenburg County J.M. Belk Foundation Truist Financial Baptist Church Ally
Josh Dorminy Mike Rizer Alexis Coleman Brian Middleton Lisa Saunders
Coca-Cola Consolidated Ally Davidson United Atrium Health Christ Church Charlotte
Julie Janson Nicole Tepper Methodist Church Michaela Miller
Duke Energy David Tepper Charitable Betsy Conway Humana
Foundation Lowe’s Companies, Inc.
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OUR RESPONSE
Civic Engagement $135,000
Legal Advocacy $415,000
Equity and Inclusion $60,000 Environment $467,500
Child Care $520,000
Arts $869,032
Shelter & Housing Basic Needs $1,393,902
Nearly $24 million $6,448,271
Employment & Workforce
was distributed for Development $1,343,571
The COVID-19 Response Fund represents the partnership efforts of United Way of Central pandemic relief Emergency Financial
Carolinas, Foundation For The Carolinas, Mecklenburg County, the City of Charlotte, corporations, Assistance $2,220,500
houses of faith and others. The goal of the fund was to help individuals and families in in Mecklenburg
Mecklenburg County who were impacted by the pandemic, with emphasis on providing for the
basic human needs of our community’s most vulnerable residents.
County. Health/Mental
Food Security Health/Substance Use
$4,179,010 $2,471,327
Education $3,098,935
March 16, Late March April April May June October November June
2020 2020 2020 2020 2020 2020 2020 2020 2021
UWCC and FFTC First round of Second round Third round* Fourth round Fifth round Sixth round Seventh round was CARES Eighth round focused
launched COVID-19 funding emphasized supported provided grants to both awarded grants funded agencies provided grants to Act funds for equity, on smaller, grassroots
Response Fund basic needs such as agencies large and small arts with an emphasis focused on agencies supporting inclusion and social agencies providing
and soon after food, housing and providing basic organizations. on health and education and workforce development justice, the environment, financial assistance in
established a emergency financial services. mental health. summer youth and remote learning for neighborhood development, areas not covered by
Grants Committee. assistance. programming. students. civic engagement and the government programs.
digital divide.
The Process
Extending Our Reach Beyond Mecklenburg County
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Grant Rounds Grants Awarded In neighboring counties, pandemic-related funds managed by
A Board of Investors and a Grants The Fund Needs were assessed A mix of large,
Committee were set up to award leveraged on a rolling basis medium and smaller
Foundation For The Carolinas and/or United Way of Central Carolinas
grants and establish the Response federal CARES through data analysis grants were awarded, provided additional relief to local nonprofit organizations. In total,
Fund’s parameters. These groups Act funding in and conversations with a special focus 177 grants totaling more than $1.6 million were distributed in
included a cross-section of addition to private with front-line on grassroots
corporate, government/civic, and donations. service provides and organizations. Iredell, Cabarrus, Union, Anson and York counties to support needs
nonprofit leaders. community leaders. ranging from food, shelter and medical assistance to education and
transportation services.
*The arts funding was administered separately from the Response Fund.
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BASIC NEEDS Total Funding Awarded: $14,656,683
Academy of Goal Achievers $20,000 InReach $15,000
Ada Jenkins Families and Careers Development Center $230,000 International House of Metrolina, Inc. $35,000
Angels and Sparrows Soup Kitchen, Inc. $82,000 Johnson C. Smith University $100,000
Bags of Hope $42,500 Lakeview Neighborhood Alliance $150,000
Beds for Kids $75,000 Learning Help Centers Of Charlotte $35,000
The immediate burden of pandemic-specific Block Love Charlotte $40,000 Legal Aid of North Carolina $25,000
Camino Community Center $75,000 Liberian Community Association of Greater Charlotte $35,000
challenges was inconvenient for some, but
devastating for others. The pandemic caused an
“When we saw the level of Carolinas CARE Partnership
Caterpillar Ministries
$158,500
$45,500
LIFESPAN, Inc.
Little Rock CDC/U2U
$5,000
$30,000
increase in the number of households requiring need, it was important that we Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte $150,000 Loaves & Fishes/Friendship Trays $582,360
Changed Choices $125,000 Lotus Campaign $30,000
assistance with basic needs. With that in mind, collectively accepted the call Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy $250,000 Matthews HELP Center $40,000
the COVID-19 Response Fund focused the initial to provide food and other basic Charlotte Family Housing $250,000 National Church Residences of Charlotte, NC, Inc. $5,000
Charlotte Mecklenburg Housing Partnership $5,022 ourBRIDGE for KIDS $220,000
investments on ensuring families had food on the
needs to families during such a Charlotte Pride, Inc. $25,000 Pineville Neighbors Place $40,000
table, a safe place to sleep and live, and help paying Charlotte Rescue Mission $210,000 Project BOLT $40,000
expenses such as rent and utilities. Funds were critical time.” Charlotte Village Network $10,902 Promise Youth Development $25,000
Coalición Latinoamericana $450,000 RAIN, Inc. $300,000
distributed to a variety of organizations ranging in - Dena Diorio, County Manager, Common Wealth Charlotte $575,000 Rebuilding Together of Greater Charlotte $20,000
Communities in Schools $75,000 Reeder Memorial Missions Place $55,400
size and scope. The goal was to strike a balance Mecklenburg County Community Link Programs Of Traveler Aid Society Of Central $30,000 Refugee Support Services of the Carolinas, Inc. $50,000
between organizations with a broad reach and Carolinas, Inc. Renaissance West Community Initiative $435,000
Comunidad Colectiva $100,000 Rockwell A.M.E. Zion Church $130,000
grassroots organizations that could quickly connect Council for Children's Rights $355,000 Roof Above $796,321
to people from marginalized communities. Crisis Assistance Ministry $256,688 Safe Alliance $342,500
CrossRoads Corporation for Affordable Housing and $63,000 Samaritan House, Inc. $39,000
Shelter Community Development, Inc. Sandra and Leon Levine Jewish Community Center $250,000
Davidson Housing Coalition $15,000 Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina $1,975,000
COVID-19 brought many unique challenges related to Dilworth Soup Kitchen $12,000 Servants Heart of Mint Hill $25,000
“We knew many in our community housing to an already stressed system. As shelters
DreamKey Partners
Factor of Seven, Inc.
$200,000
$33,000
Shepherds Center of Charlotte
SocialServe
$15,000
$1,207,290
were struggling, only to be pushed experienced an influx of new individuals and families Families Forward
First Legacy Church, Inc.
$15,000
$15,000
South Tryon Community Development Corporation dba Brookhill $50,000
Community Resource Center
almost to a breaking point because to serve, new restrictions limited their capacity by First United Methodist Church $8,500 St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church, Inc. $25,000
one-third. Quarantining became an ongoing need, and Florence Crittenton $275,000 Supportive Housing Communities $240,000
of this virus. We also saw that For the Struggle, Inc. $75,000 The Abandon Project $30,000
shelters implemented new processes in response. Freedom Fighting Missionaries, Inc.
nonprofit organizations were Friendship Community Development Corporation
$20,000
$220,000
The Bulb
The Center for Community Transitions
$102,500
$227,500
working night and day to address Grants provided through the Response Fund Furnish for Good
Galilee Ministries of East Charlotte
$10,000
$37,750
The Hope House Foundation
The QC Family Tree, Inc.
$110,000
$30,000
the high demand. I don’t know ensured that organizations such as Carolinas CARE Gracious Hands Transitional Housing $10,000 The Relatives, Inc. $114,500
Partnership could secure hotel rooms and purchase Greater Matthews Habitat for Humanity $37,500 The Salvation Army $738,448
what would have happened if our Habit Missions Ministry, Inc. dba Watchmen of the Streets $10,000 The Save Our Children Movement, Inc. $55,000
hygiene supplies for those in need. Response funds Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region $280,000
community had not stepped up, but were also used to help provide early access to the Heal Charlotte $40,000
UMAR Services, Inc.
United Way of Central Carolinas (Unite Charlotte)
$75,000
$150,000
I’m so thankful we did.” vaccine for vulnerable populations by providing
Hearts Beat As One Foundation
Historic West End Partners, Inc.
$25,000
$75,000
Universal Institute for Successful Aging
University City Foundation
$25,000
$70,000
transportation support. The funds helped shelter Hope Haven, Inc. $135,000 Vietnamese Association of Charlotte $5,000
- Jill Olmstead, Chief Human Resources Hope Street Food Pantry, Inc. $18,000 World Central Kitchen, Inc. $125,000
nearly 2,200 people in hotels and helped move 565
Officer, LendingTree Hope Vibes, Inc. $50,000 Young Women's Christian Association $75,000
people from shelters into permanent housing. Humane Society of Charlotte $20,000 of the Central Carolinas, Inc.
Youth Villages $20,000
Emergency Financial Assistance
Food The COVID-19 Response Fund was a vital resource
Results
From well-known organizations such as Second for rent, utilities and medical expenses. Grants were
Harvest Food Bank, which provided food to pantries distributed to a variety of organizations serving
and led community food distribution efforts, to smaller diverse populations in our community. Nonprofit Food Financial Housing/Shelter
neighborhood-based organizations such as For the organizations such as Comunidad Colectiva received
Struggle, which focused on providing fresh produce funding to provide support to Latinx individuals 251,128 households served 6,298 households received rent/mortgage 3,166 individuals sheltered in facilities
and other safety-net services to African American without access to federal benefits. Charlotte Pride, or utility assistance
2,174,363 pounds of food 2,199 individuals sheltered in hotels
seniors in the Beatties Ford Road corridor, investments Inc. utilized support to ensure members of the distributed 4,217 households received loan assistance
565 individuals were provided
in food security were significant and far-reaching. The LGBTQ+ community received emergency financial 4,538,917 meals served 19,350 households received other assistance to move from shelter to
Response Fund supported the distribution of over 2 relief. The investment in basic needs helped nearly financial assistance housing
million pounds of food and more than 4.5 million meals 6,300 households with rent, mortgages and utilities, 8,783 households received financial
to more than 250,000 households. Response funds and more than 19,000 households with other counseling
also helped many brick-and-mortar establishments financial support.
pivot to mobile delivery or drive-through services to
make food distribution safer for both clients and staff.
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BASIC NEEDS
Grantee Highlights
Funding Filled the Gap Financial Relief and Safety
Before the pandemic, Loaves & Fishes relied on The grants committee awarded four grants to LNA,
hundreds of community food drives to help restock which provided financial relief to 194 families through
its pantries. The new COVID-19 precautions and gift cards distributed weekly or biweekly to meet
restrictions abruptly halted food drives due to safety basic needs such as food, shelter and transportation.
concerns. The Response funding was critical to filling With a focus on empowerment, gift cards provided
the gap, allowing the organization to instead purchase community members with the agency to address
nonperishable foods to meet the increased demand. their needs. The gift cards had an added benefit: the
financial support promoted a sense of safety, as
The funding also enabled Loaves & Fishes to hire 94% of residents surveyed said the support helped
a social worker to connect clients to additional decrease neighborhood crime.
resources, many of whom had never had to seek
help before. And, as the number of Spanish-
Loaves & Fishes/Friendship Trays speaking families in need of services increased,
the organization hired two part-time bilingual “If we didn’t come together during
receptionists. To meet the needs of its most this time, it would be like me
At Loaves & Fishes/Friendship Trays, staff members, vulnerable clients, Loaves & Fishes/Friendship Trays
saying, ‘You have a hole on your
volunteers and donors share the common belief that began a home-delivery program for people with
food is a basic human right. Loaves & Fishes, which health and transportation issues, and a specialty-box Lakeview Neighborhood Alliance side of the boat,’ while we are
merged with Friendship Trays in May 2021, fights program to provide access to health-appropriate food traveling in the same boat! We are
hunger in Mecklenburg County by providing a week’s for people with chronic diseases. both going down if we don’t work
supply of nutritious groceries through a network of Jamall Kinard, Executive Director of Lakeview
Neighborhood Alliance (LNA), believes in “building a together to fix the hole.”
emergency food pantries, as well as healthy prepared
meals to those struggling with food insecurity. 120,000 people fed transformational ecosystem that produces a diverse
community with strong families.” LNA focuses
- Jamall Kinard, Executive Director,
Lakeview Neighborhood Alliance
The Need for Food Assistance Tripled on four areas—family stability, civic awareness,
prevention of displacement and economic mobility.
At the height of the pandemic, the number of The organization is working to build a community
people in need of food assistance tripled. Job loss, outreach center in partnership with Faith Memorial
reductions in pay, furloughs and illness due to COVID Baptist Church, acquire vacant properties to create Community Building and Mental Health
caused many to have to choose between paying more affordable housing (duplexes and quadriplexes), As a result of the funding, LNA witnessed an increase
their bills or feeding their families. Funding from the and develop an Economic Mobility Hub utilizing a in overall resident engagement, which helped combat
COVID-19 Response Fund enabled Loaves & Fishes/ vacant, neighborhood school. feelings of isolation and hopelessness. To that end,
Friendship Trays to pivot from providing groceries
91% of residents surveyed reported the regular
through a network of over 40 brick-and-mortar food The Response Funds Helped financial assistance positively impacted their mental
pantries to drive-through mobile food distribution, Our Neighbors Most in Need and emotional health.
allowing the organization to safely feed more people.
LNA estimated that during the pandemic, 47.9% of
residents enrolled in its program made less than
$10,000 per year, 54.6% did not have an active bank 194 families served
“Without this funding, it would account, and 56% experienced job loss or a decrease
have been nearly impossible in income. As their families were struggling to access
basic necessities—food, medicine, personal hygiene
to feed such an explosion in
products, PPE, transportation and internet access—
numbers.” LNA knew additional financial support would be
- Tina Postel, CEO, Loaves & Fishes/ critical to helping residents through these difficult
Friendship Trays times.
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HEALTH & MENTAL HEALTH
Total Funding Awarded: $2,471,327
recognized the psychological impact and directed
Physical Health dollars to organizations focused on wellness,
Agape Dental Ministry $15,600 McLeod Addictive Disease Center, Inc. $55,000
COVID-19 further highlighted health disparities and resiliency and socio-emotional support. Alexander Youth Network $15,000 MedAssist of Mecklenburg $200,000
differences in outcomes among African American
Anuvia $56,000 Mental Health America $39,324
and Latinx populations, as well as seniors and the Group youth counseling hosted by Mental Health
immune-compromised. To address this, funds were America and telehealth sessions with licensed clinical Bridge To Recovery, Inc. $35,000 Mental Health America of Central Carolinas, Inc. $8,398
provided to a variety of healthcare organizations, therapists at the Smith Family Wellness Center
Care Ring $273,750 Nevins, Inc. $25,000
including the C.W. Williams Community Health are just two examples of programs funded by the
Center and Charlotte Community Health Clinic. Response Fund. Grants went to 35 local clinics and Center for Prevention Services $20,000 Pat's Place Child Advocacy Center $230,000
The focus was to provide continued access to quality nonprofit mental health organizations that provided
healthcare and targeted outreach to communities critical care. Response funds provided access to Charlotte Center City Partners $200,000 Piedmont Health Services and Sickle $15,000
Cell Agency
in need. Funding helped provide free and reduced- free and reduced-cost mental healthcare for nearly Charlotte Community Health Clinic, Inc. $50,000
cost healthcare to more than 41,000 individuals and 30,000 individuals, who received more than 41,153 Promise Resource Network, Inc.
facilitated nearly 55,000 patient visits. counseling sessions from organizations serving Charlotte Transgender Healthcare Group $10,000 $50,000
diverse populations. Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte, Inc.
EmpowHERment, Inc. $22,500 $15,000
Shelter Health Services
ForCharlotte $25,000 $38,135
“Charlotte is blessed with a Steve Smith Family Foundation
strong community of healthcare “We are in a mental health crisis. Foster Village Charlotte $49,620 $140,000
Teen Health Connection, Inc.
providers, all focused on It was critical to support our HeartBright Foundation, Inc. $117,000 $57,500
providing access to excellent grassroots mental health $25,000
The American Heart Association
HopeWay Foundation $15,000
care. The pandemic continues organizations who know their The C. W. Williams Community Health Center, Inc.
Jewish Family Services of Greater Charlotte $26,000
to be an 'all-hands-on-deck' communities best. These $100,000
Time Out Youth
experience for everyone in organizations were able to reach Lake Norman Community Health Clinic $77,500 $230,000
people who are often left out of West Boulevard Neighborhood Coalition
this work, and supporting the Make-A-Wish Central & Western North Carolina $100,000 $35,000
physical health of those in need the mainstream systems and Wilson Oasis
Matthews Free Medical Clinic $30,000 $70,000
has never been more important respond best to help from inside
than it is now. I’m glad to be a their communities.”
part of investing in the health and - Mark Jerrell, Mecklenburg Board of Results
wellness of our community.” County Commissioners
- Brian Middleton, Vice President,
Atrium Health
Mental Health 41,225 individuals received free/
reduced cost healthcare
Loss of loved ones, isolation, job insecurity, online
education, financial stress and racially traumatic 29,812 individuals received free/
events impacted the mental health of so many reduced cost mental healthcare
people. Many of us thought the pandemic would last
only a few months and everything would soon return
54,468 patient visits
to normal, only to learn that shutdowns, quarantines 41,153 counseling sessions
and social distancing would become the norm. The
COVID-19 Response Fund Grants Committee
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HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH
Grantee Highlights
3,000 people served 3X more scholarships awarded
Access to Quality Healthcare at No Cost
How Funding Helped Heal
The COVID-19 Response Fund enabled Care Ring to
waive all client fees without disrupting its capacity With COVID-19 funding, Wilson Oasis was able to triple
for service. The funding helped Care Ring serve over the number of scholarships it provided, allowing direct
3,000 patients, a majority of whom were people of access to counseling services for more individuals at a
color with an average annual income of $19,000. time of great need. Additionally, the organization was
During a time when losing access to healthcare would able to continue hosting mental-health support groups,
have been catastrophic, Response funds helped and funds enabled Wilson Oasis to partner with other
ensure patients of all backgrounds received quality nonprofits to serve a larger audience.
healthcare and support for mental health needs. Wilson Oasis
Care Ring
Funding also helped support program adaptation as “The funding provided an
the organization made shifts in program delivery to Wilson Oasis provides enriched programs and training
Care Ring is a nonprofit healthcare organization that ensure all services continued in the rapidly changing to help foster and maintain positive mental health.
introduction to counseling for
envisions a community that promotes, protects and environment. The Low-Cost Clinic immediately As a mental health advocate who has experienced many people who otherwise would
improves the health and well-being of all people. began utilizing telehealth visits to serve patients. personal trauma, founder Aura Davis focuses on have never asked for this kind of
Driven by the motto “The Heart of Community Health,” Through the physician volunteer program, Physicians creating awareness and supporting communities, support. It was so impactful to
Care Ring is a trusted pillar of community-based Reach Out, the clinic connected patients with urgent families and individuals, with a focus on African
see the number of people we have
health services dedicated to serving the uninsured, specialty needs to the appropriate provider. And, as American men. Wilson Oasis increases access
under-insured or those lacking access to affordable, the demand for Spanish-speaking support increased, to mental healthcare through partnerships with been able to serve, and to see
high-quality preventive healthcare. Care Ring utilized funding to provide interpreters. local therapists and removes barriers by providing individuals go through counseling
scholarships. By promoting the importance and value and finish feeling more confident
Care Ring offers direct, primary and preventive care of mental health support, the organization serves
and inspired to maintain their
through its clinic, and it partners with providers many who would not otherwise seek or obtain help.
across Charlotte to ensure access to a wide array “Without this additional funding mental health! People are more
of specialties, hospital-based care and diagnostic to waive fees, clients would The Pandemic's Impact on Mental Health aware than ever of the importance
services through physician volunteers. have foregone care in order to During the pandemic, Davis noticed an uptick in of mental health and now have the
put food on the table, and we individuals seeking mental health services and tools to recognize and address
Health Disparities and Healthcare Access
would have been operating on expressing a need for support. Feelings of anxiety, their needs.”
When the pandemic hit, Care Ring’s patient population isolation, and financial distress were compounded by
a reduced-income model. We - Aura Davis, Founder/Executive
faced increased challenges. Providers quickly experiences of racialized trauma from the murders
noticed a disproportionate rate of positive COVID-19 are tremendously grateful to the of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and others. Davis Director, Wilson Oasis
cases among patients of color, and many faced community for their generosity believes the pandemic forced people to see the
higher risk of complications due to underlying health and to the committee for its importance of mental health and made them more
conditions. To make matters worse, lost wages left work to quickly and diligently get open to seeking mental health services. “People
more individuals unable to afford care. Care Ring began to understand that learning to process trauma,
also identified an increased need for mental health
funding where and when it was depression, anger and other toxic emotions is the
services, as nearly 75% of patients reported anxiety needed most.” best way to show up in other areas of your life, for
due to challenges such as lost jobs or wages, food - Tchernavia Montgomery, Executive yourself and for those you love,” Davis said.
insecurity, or the threat of losing their homes.
Director, Care Ring
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YOUTH INITIATIVES
Total Funding Awarded: $3,618,935
Above and Beyond Students, Inc. $80,000 Latin Americans Working $10,000
for Achievement
Augustine Literacy Project - Charlotte $60,000
Grants Provided for Academic, Luminaria Learning Solutions $15,000
Autism Charlotte $205,000
“The pandemic was especially Socio-Emotional and Basic Needs MeckEd $30,000
Autism Society of North Carolina $25,000
North Mecklenburg Child $20,000
challenging for kids. The funds To help mitigate the impact of these issues, the B.E.A.M. Foundation $15,000
COVID-19 Response Fund offered grants to 54 youth- Northside Baptist Church $25,000
Bethlehem Center of Charlotte, Inc. $25,000
provided tools to help students ParentChild+ $85,000
serving organizations in Charlotte-Mecklenburg. Brookstone Schools of Mecklenburg County $20,000
continue their learning and Funding focused on educational programs, child Carolina Youth Coalition $35,000
Philips Academy of North Carolina $11,535
provide a sense of stability, care, and youth activities and outreach. Trusted Carolinas Aviation Museum $46,000
Prodigal Son Foundation $20,000
Profound Gentlemen $5,000
which we know is so important to organizations provided academic and digital Charlotte Bilingual Preschool $50,000
resources to students; food, transportation and Project 658 $110,000
our youth.” Charlotte Speech and Hearing Center, Inc. $195,000
Project One Scholarship Fund, Inc. $10,000
financial relief to households; and tutor training, Child Care Resources, Inc. $520,000
- Heath Campbell, Truist Metrolina child care and scholarship funding to families. Classroom Central, Inc. $25,000
Project Scientist $20,000
Regional President Mental health and socio-emotional assistance were Promising Pages, Inc. $42,500
Cops & Barbers $45,000
also prioritized to ensure that children and families R. Bruce Irons Camp Fund $10,000
Digi-Bridge $37,500
received holistic aid. Read Charlotte $150,000
Discovery Place $192,000
Restorative Justice CLT $15,000
E2D, Inc. $95,000
S.T.A.R.S. Math & English Academy $15,000
An important goal of the Response Fund included First Baptist Church - West Community $40,000
Services Association Sports Biz Cares $15,000
providing necessary assistance to support academic “Children are among the most Freedom Communities $25,000 St. Andrews United Methodist Church $10,000
success. Many children did not have the appropriate
tools for remote classrooms, and shifts to virtual
vulnerable in our community. Freedom School Partners $60,000 Stiletto Boss University $20,000
learning impacted access to daily school services. We know that to help a child, we GARDHOUSE LIMITED $10,000 The Learning Collaborative $65,000
Gen-One, Inc. Thrive Global Project $47,500
After-school programs and other activities that also have to provide wraparound $5,700
provide engagement were in a constant state of Girl Scouts, Hornets' Nest Council $11,000 UMBA Bright Stars, Inc. $30,000
support for the entire family.” Greater Enrichment Program $5,200 United Negro College Fund $75,000
adaptation. Important supports such as free meals
and social-worker case management were at risk, as - Federico Rios, Assistant Director, Heart Math Tutoring, Inc. $20,000 Urban Promise Charlotte $95,000
organizations and schools closed indefinitely. And Office of Equity, Mobility and Junior Achievement of Central Carolinas $20,000 YMCA $750,000
with limited quiet space and/or the responsibilities of Immigrant Integration, City of Charlotte La Escuelita San Marcos $25,000 Young Black Leadership Alliance $25,000
caring for siblings, many children faced the challenge
of their own home environment becoming a barrier to
academic success. Results
The Response funds helped facilitate academic
and household stability. Funding was distributed
to Project 658 and Freedom Communities, which
provided virtual learning support in a safe space with
adult guidance and supervision. This helped ensure
parents could continue to work and remain financially 89,801 individuals served
stable.
981 households received
academic support
From children in foster care, to youth experiencing
homelessness, to first-generation college students, to 3,149 students received
children with autism, the grants helped ensure that all academic support
children and youth in our community received ongoing
service and vital support. More than 3,000 students 346 tutors trained
received academic support and nearly 90,000 330 child care programs served
children, youth and families were served.
1,512 students received financial
support/scholarships
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YOUTH INITIATIVES
Grantee Highlights
The Funds Helped Scholars Stay Engaged
FSP was unable to operate its summer program in 80% of households served
person, so it developed the FSP 2020 R.E.S.P.O.N.S.E. had lost at least one source
(Reading and Enrichment for Scholars Plus Other of income by May 2020
Needed Supplies and Essentials) Program, which was
held at pop-up sites around the city. This distribution
program provided much needed educational and The Funds Provided Academic
basic resources directly to scholars and families. and Socio-Emotional Support
It included participation stations with engaging
activities in reading, math, enrichment and virtual For the remainder of the 2019-20 school year,
support. These resources enabled children and ourBRIDGE for KIDS offered virtual tutoring and
families to reconnect to learning activities, and STEAM activities. The organization delivered school
ensured they had the supplies and tools to lessen and activity supplies, hired staff to start a virtual
their burden and begin to reverse the achievement school, and supported socio-emotional health through
gap. drive-by celebrations for end-of-year promotions.
ourBRIDGE for KIDS
“We would not have had the
resources to serve as many
ourBRIDGE for KIDS provides academic and
Freedom School Partners scholars or offer the scale socio-emotional development to refugee and
of services without this immigrant children and their families. With a focus
funding. This ultimately led on providing holistic support, its programs and
A study published by McKinsey & Company during the to a significant impact on our initiatives include English tutoring and referrals
pandemic warned that our country’s most vulnerable to health, financial and housing resources. “Since
scholars and community.” the very beginning, our organization has focused
children may have lost up to one year of academic
gains. The impacts of this loss have exacerbated - Glenda Bernhardt, CEO, Freedom on celebrating cultures, and promoting pride and
the achievement gap by 15% to 20% and increased School Partners awareness," said Sil Ganzó, founder of ourBRIDGE.
dropout rates by 5% to 7%. "I love that we support families as they adjust
to a new life in the United States, making this
As a result, Freedom School Partners (FSP) knew community and this country a better place for
it needed to quickly pivot to minimize the negative everyone.”
effects of the pandemic on the academic progress of
its scholars. FSP aims to inspire a passion for reading 140,000 meals delivered to “If we had not received funding
and a love of learning in its youth scholars, goals that immigrant and refugee families from the COVID-19 Response
became even more urgent during the pandemic. Fund, we would have not been
"FSP was founded on the belief that all children
able to deliver effectively as
deserve access to high-quality learning and In response to the pandemic, ourBRIDGE leaders many resources so quickly.”
enrichment experiences,” said CEO Glenda Bernhardt. surveyed 110 households in its afterschool program
- Sil Ganzó, Founder and Executive
Freedom School Partners offers a six-week summer and learned that 80% of families had lost at least one
source of income. Parents of children and youth who
Director, ourBRIDGE for KIDS
literacy and enrichment program that keeps scholars
engaged in and excited about learning, while staying were home all day due to the shift to remote learning
safe, nurtured and well-fed. FSP scholars also have stated that consistent access to healthy meals was a
the opportunity to interact with caring, young adult major concern.
role models who look like them.
16 17
EMPLOYMENT & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Total Funding Awarded: $1,343,571
Apparo $186,391 Mecklenburg Council of Elders $25,000
“Lack or loss of employment has ASPIRE Community Capital $30,000 North Carolina Institute for Minority $75,000
effects that are not just financial Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation $21,900
Economic Development
but psychological, emotional North End Community Coalition $55,480
City Startup Labs, Inc. $50,000
and sometimes physical. The Prospera North Carolina, LLC $75,000
dignity of being able to earn a Community Culinary School of Charlotte $60,000
She Built This City $105,000
livable wage is of great value, Goodwill Industries of the Southern $237,300
and the impact of COVID began Piedmont Southside Rides Foundation $107,500
to take that away from many Grace Mar $25,000 The ROC Charlotte, LLC $55,000
individuals in our community. Funding Supported Employment Grameen America, Inc. $35,000 Urban League of Central Carolinas, Inc. $200,000
As a committee, we had to find Connections and New Skill Development
ways to help maintain, restore or The pandemic illuminated the need for more
improve employment because of employment connections in an environment in which
its overarching impact.” in-person contact was limited. In response, grantees
hosted monthly virtual job fairs to connect available
- Charles Bowman, President of North job seekers with employers who were ready to hire,
Carolina, Bank of America while others focused on soft skill development, or
the development of new skills, to help maximize
opportunities.
Supporting workforce development was a critical Funds supported organizations like She Built This
need, as many lost their jobs or had to shift City, which provided materials, software, and program
employment to care for children at home. Grants scholarships for women to learn skilled trades,
were awarded to 16 area employment and workforce offering them new options for income and economic
development organizations to help individuals obtain mobility. More than 700 adults and youth received
or maintain financial stability and employment and workforce development training, and more than
thus help stabilize the community's workforce. 14,000 individuals were served through the COVID-19 Results
Response Fund.
Support for Essential Workers
and Entrepreneurs
Grants were initially focused on support for “A strong workforce is the
essential workers experiencing a loss of income foundation of a thriving
due to layoffs or a reduction in hours, as well as community. This investment
investment in entrepreneurs struggling from the loss
of revenue. Organizations such as Commonwealth
was important to not only 14,321 individuals served
Charlotte provided no-interest loans and deferred help sustain our economy,
payment schedules to restaurant and hospitality but also the well-being of our
workers, while ASPIRE Community Capital created a community.”
711 individuals received
micro-loan fund to help sustain entrepreneurs. workforce development support
- Betsy Conway, Director, Community
Grants were also awarded to organizations that Relations, Lowe’s Companies, Inc.
provide job training, career coaching, resume writing,
and technology tools for job seekers.
18 19EMPLOYMENT & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Grantee Highlights
Funds Addressed Evolving Needs
When the COVID-19 Response Fund first launched, Provided 1,444 people with
ULCC reported that clients were in need of resources career services and basic-needs
to maintain housing, as well as financial coaching support in a 2-week period
and job training. As the pandemic progressed,
ULCC recognized the need for increased access to
employment opportunities as in-person efforts were
Funding Helped Goodwill Resume
no longer an option. To assist with these employment
Services for Those in Need
and hiring needs, ULCC used funding to adapt its
on-site efforts and began hosting monthly job fairs Rising to the challenge, Goodwill transitioned its
virtually to connect candidates with companies like in-person services to virtual platforms, thereby
Atrium Health, Lowe’s, RJ Leeper Construction, UPS continuing to support clients and facilitate
and Walmart. The Response funding also allowed employment in the midst of a challenging time.
the Urban League to provide resources to sustain Goodwill Industries COVID-19 Response funds were used to provide
employment, health and safety by supplying PPE to virtual services to the community at no cost. As
essential workers. a result, Goodwill was able to provide job training,
Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont offers basic needs and job-seeker support, career coaching,
workforce development services through its vision resume prep, and career assessments. In a two-
103 students served in the that “all people in our region have the opportunity week period, Goodwill served 1,444 individuals in our
Remote Academy to develop to their fullest potential through family- community.
sustaining employment.”
Goodwill helps individuals from varying backgrounds
Support for Virtual Learning “The COVID-19 Response Fund
Urban League of Central Carolinas obtain relevant skills and gainful employment through
To support virtual learning for adults, ULCC career coaching and free job training. Assistance allowed us to have the necessary
purchased laptops and internet hot spots and with basic needs such as food, clothing, and shelter resources to continue to serve
The Urban League of Central Carolinas' (ULCC) invested in a “skill mill” where participants could are key components of the organization’s strategy
mission is to advocate for and equip African receive training in which they felt like they were in a
those who needed us most,
to work with partners to provide clients with holistic
Americans and all underserved communities with real lab. support. during a time when revenue
the tools to achieve social and economic equality. streams were greatly impacted.”
With a focus on financial stability and workforce For youth, ULCC set up a remote academy for 103 “I love the impact that Goodwill has on individuals
development, ULCC offers nationally certified training students who struggled due to a lack of Wi-Fi, and - Chris Jackson, President and CEO,
and families in our community," Fund Development
in construction, HVAC and medical coding. It also provided bus transportation to and from learning Director Julie Drinkhahn said. "People don’t come to Goodwill Industries of the Southern
hosts programs for nonclinical healthcare jobs and locations to ensure continuity. Goodwill just to find a job. When they walk through Piedmont
information technology. our doors—physical or virtual—they are offered
programs and services that are designed to identify
When the stay-at-home orders were enacted, and build upon skills, interests and opportunities
ULCC knew it had to find a way to continue to help
“We greatly appreciate the that support them on their journey to stability and
individuals obtain employment and stay afloat support of the COVID-19 fulfillment.”
financially in the midst of the pandemic and racially Response Fund. The pandemic
traumatic events. is still going on, and we have COVID-19’s Impact on Operations
to keep collaborating as a Because Goodwill relies heavily on retail operations
“Our community is experiencing a triple pandemic
—a health pandemic, an economic pandemic, and a community to bridge the gaps to fund its mission, the impact of the shutdown was
significant. In March 2020, Goodwill closed its 26
period of racial unrest,” said President and CEO Teddy moving forward.” retail stores and all donation centers. The impact had
McDaniel.
- Teddy McDaniel, President and CEO, both external and internal effects, as retail workers
Urban League of Central Carolinas were temporarily laid off, in-person services were
reduced, and revenue plummeted.
20 21THE ARTS
Total Funding Awarded: $869,032
ARTPOP $35,000 Goodyear Arts $28,500
impacted, the COVID-19 Response Fund supported
Arts+ $25,000 Harvey B. Gantt Center $50,000
not only virtual shows and programming, but also
“Art is essential because it can ASC Mecklenburg Creatives Resiliency Fund $50,000 Hue House $30,300
operations and jobs, ensuring the arts community
inspire people to make positive would not be permanently damaged. Brand the Moth $35,000 JazzArts Charlotte $24,232
change in communities, share
Caroline Calouche & Co. $25,000 McColl Center $30,000
histories, foster empathy The COVID-19 Response Fund selected 20
organizations for grants to help with a range Charlotte Art League $10,000 Mint Museum $15,000
and become engaged in our
of expenses, including operating costs, digital
democracy. It is a platform that production, materials, and personal protective
Charlotte Ballet $185,000 Que-OS (BOOM) $43,000
connects people to place and to equipment. Organizations such as the Charlotte
Charlotte Center City Partners Community Trust $72,000 The Arts Empowerment Project $7,000
each other, which is vital during Art League and the ASC Mecklenburg Creatives Charlotte Is Creative $25,000 Theatre Charlotte $19,000
these challenging times.” Resiliency Fund received grants to support local Children's Theatre of Charlotte $150,000 Tosco Music $10,000
artists and performers who were financially impacted
- Charles Thomas, Director/Charlotte, by the loss of income. Organizations like the
John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Children’s Theatre of Charlotte and Arts+ received
support to help transition programs and children’s
performances to online platforms.
The impact of stay-at-home orders took a huge Thousands have benefited from the distribution
toll on the arts community, which relied on in- of funds to our local arts organizations during the
person events as a primary source of revenue. pandemic—not only artists and the organizations
Individual artists, grassroots groups, and larger arts who support them, but also the broader Charlotte-
organizations experienced a reduction in attendance Mecklenburg community. The arts play an important
and lost revenue. role in our society that goes well beyond enjoyment.
The arts are a part of our local culture, history,
As performances and shows were canceled, arts storytelling and social movements, encouraging
organizations were challenged with developing new people at their lowest moments and, most
virtual or socially distanced programming. During a importantly, inspiring future generations.
time in which the arts workforce was significantly
Photo courtesy of Melissa Key
22 23THE ARTS
Grantee Highlights
Funding Supported Operations and
Maintaining a Full Staff 20+ local artists supported;
Thanks in part to the COVID-19 Response Fund grant,
the Gantt team was able to retain all of its staff. The
6 public murals produced
ability to keep its brain trust of seasoned staff to re-
envision programming has completely changed the
Gantt Center's outlook and way of doing business for The COVID-19 Response Fund grant enabled Brand
the long-term. Taylor believes the Center is now well- the Moth to support over 20 local artists through the
positioned to move into subscription-based content, META Mural Residency, a 10-week program for local
enhanced and expanded virtual program offerings artists looking to expand into mural arts. The funds
and a broader fundraising strategy. sustained artists through the pandemic as four of
five residents have continued to create community
Virtual Programming is the Great Equalizer murals, art events and workshops since completing
Harvey B. Gantt Center
their residency.
The Gantt Center found virtual programming to
be the “great equalizer.” People from all walks of
The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American life are now participating in the Unmasked series,
Arts + Culture preserves and celebrates excellence in Family First programming, new exhibit launches and Brand the Moth “Without the Response Fund
the art, history and culture of African Americans and racial-justice conversations via YouTube and other grant, Brand the Moth would have
those of African descent. The Center’s mission is to online platforms. Additionally, to support educational
“provide inspiration and encouragement, connect and equity, the Center started the Gantt Teacher Institute Brand the Moth provides access to resources and been forced to cancel the 2020
build community, and to be the voice of justice.” with virtual training to help teachers build more supports platforms that create jobs for both emerging mural residency, which provided
equitable classrooms. People from all ethnic and and professional artists. The organization works stipends to over 20 local artists
to make public art accessible—either free or at a
A fixture in the local and regional arts community socioeconomic backgrounds from across the country and created six murals in the city.”
since 1974, the Gantt Center provides a Black joined the virtual programs. low cost—for small businesses and others. The art
perspective on academic, emotional and cultural produced by Brand the Moth and its artists often - Sam Guzzie, Director of Programming
aspects of the community. President and CEO becomes a local landmark in Charlotte. and Partner, Brand the Moth
David Taylor and his team strive to make the Gantt
Center an “authentic place to discuss cultural issues
“We are well-positioned to Public art has the power to showcase our history
including equity.” enhance our operational model and uplift marginalized groups, as well as stimulate
and to embrace technology and economic growth. “The arts are essential to building
A Rebirth in Innovation stronger communities by establishing healthy
innovation as an institution due to
expression and cross-community dialogue while
Due to the stay-at-home order, like many arts the COVID-19 Response funding.” developing a unique culture, civic design and city
organizations the Gantt Center had to pivot quickly landscape," said Sam Guzzie, Partner and Director
to serve the community in a new way. The Events
- David Taylor, President and CEO,
Harvey B. Gantt Center for African- of Programming for Brand the Moth. "As Charlotte
and Visitor Experience teams, along with support is rapidly growing, it is important now to support the
staff who work primarily on-site, all pitched in to American Arts + Culture
arts in our community, as art crosses expected and
reimagine their offerings and create an entirely new unforeseen boundaries."
programmatic platform. The team researched topics,
designed new programs, built a new narrative, and
Creating Access and
leveraged their networks to secure guest speakers. COVID-19 Response Funding
Opportunities for Local Artists
Led to a Large Grant
The COVID-19 pandemic was difficult for many
Due to the COVID-19 Response Fund support and how
70 virtual programs it helped the organization reinvent itself, the Gantt
artists as many rely on performances, showings and
art events. Many artists also work in the hospitality
Center received a $1 million grant from the John S. industry and thus experienced a dual loss of income
and James L. Knight Foundation to continue building as a result of bar and restaurant closures. Without
its virtual strategy and execute its vision. the ability to hold public events, artists experienced
a significant financial impact, especially those with
limited access to health insurance.
24 25THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS CONTRIBUTORS
$1,000,000+ $1 - $24,999
Gregory Adair Pamela Banegas Michael Blum Justin Bruno
& NATIONAL GYPSUM Craig M. Adams Brian Banik Alan Blumenthal Jennie R. Buckner
Susie Cannon Adams George Banks Jill K. Blumenthal Jonathan Buechner
Charitable Fund Timothy Barber Cassie Boesch Anna H. Bulfin
Ruben Adjip Jacqueline Marie Bardet Christopher B. Boggs Mary Burazer
Diana Aguilar Emily Barmore Jay Matthew Bohannon Jack Burger
The David A. Tepper The Howard R. Levine The John M. Belk Frank H. Ahlborn Kaitlin Barnhill Brian Bohaty Rachel Burnaford
Ashwani Ahuja Olivia M. Barron Amy Bohl Andrew Burns
Charitable Foundation Foundation Endowment Elena Airapetian Margaret M. Barwick Bohmfalk Family Charitable Fund Laura Burns
Sudeep Akadkar Brian Basnight Ross and Elizabeth Boles Renee M. Burns
Pavan Kumar Akella Christopher Basquill Elizabeth Boleyn Robin Burns
Albemarle Foundation Carolyn Batke Kaia Bolland Mark R. Busch
Madison Alcorn Joan M. Baucom Charles Bolliger, Jr. Joe Butera
Jessica Alfonzo Jonathan Baughan Douglas Bolt Austen Butler
Rhonda D. Allen Raj Baxi Julianna Bond Deborah Butler
Sherry Allen Sai Bayisetty Anthony Bonghi Michael Shawn Butterworth
® Julia Allsbrook Margaret Bayliss Robert Bonkowski Britt K. Byrom
Eric Bernard Almond Amanda Beacham James D. Boon Steven Cady
Will Alston Beacon Partners Brandon Boor Ya Cai
Alston & Bird Alfred Beard David Boraks Jane Caldwell
$500,000 - $999,999 Leigh Altman John Beasley Amy Boring Charles G. Caldwell
Akinyele Olawale Aluko Michelle and Locke Beatty Joseph Bostick James Caldwell
Jeffrey Alvino Julia Beaubien Gyovanni Boston-Crompton Jane Campbell
Audrey Elena Amodeo Matthew Beauchamp Kimberly M. Bostwick Sophia Christina Campbell-Smith
Melvin E. Andersen Haley Beaupre Richard L. Bovard Mary Candelora
Douglas K. Anderson Jason Beaver David Bow Janice and David Cantor
Zachary Anderson Jennifer Beck Justine Bowes John H. Carmichael
Eric P. Andreozzi Wes and Kathy M. Beckner Chad Bowman Lisa B. Carpenter
Lisa Andrusyszyn Pam and George Beckwith Monica Bowman Andrea L. Carr
Vinay Annahas Brian Beglin Vanessa Bowne Penelope G. Carr
$100,000 - $499,999 Justin Antolik Sarah and Tim Belk Maurya Boyd Robert Carr
Sarah Antoniadis Nathan Bell Priscilla Brabson-Scales Susan Carr
Brian C. Apple Nicholas Bell Robert P. Braden Tyler Carson
The Allstate Foundation Amy and Alfred Dawson Andrea and Sean Smith Shannon E. Arminoei Amanda Marie Bengel Cooper Bradley Mandy Carter
Kim and Johnny Belk Frederick W. Eubank II Springsteen Foundation Jackie Armour Lamar Benton Samuel Bradley Stephen Casaceli
BlackArch Partners & The Regions EY THRIVE Fund for the Arts Samuel Arneson Joel P. Bernard David Brake Anne Sniffen-Cates
Joshua Arrington Julie Bernard Hulya E. Brake Ward Cates
Foundation The Hearst Foundations Vanguard Katherine Y. Ashley Jason Berry Jackelyn Branco Alexis Cathcart
Charlotte Hornets Foundation Philip L. Van Every Foundation Weisiger Fleming Family Fund Anya Asphall Matthew Berthold Tom Braun Taber Cathcart
Charlotte Mecklenburg Community PwC/The PwC Charitable Wells Fargo AT&T North Carolina Rahul Bhole Kurt C. Brechnitz Turner Cathey
Ryan Atkinson Amanda Bilinski Katherine Breeding Cassandra Catto
Foundation Foundation Wells Fargo Championship Allison Atwell Woody Binnicker Sara Brehmer Drew A. Cawthorne
Rhonda L. Augone Sean M. Bird The Bretscher Family Foundation Allison Celebron-Brown
Richard H. Ault Joey G. Bishop-Manton Margaret M. Brewer Rebecca Swartz Chaffin
Leif T. Aus Gabrielle Biskaduros Leamon B. Brice Betty Chafin Rash
$25,000 - $99,999 Pia Avendano Barbara Bissell Kopczynski William Brightman Alan Chakra
Alejandro Ayub Michael Bitton Peggy L. Brookhouse John D. Chalk, III
Andrew Baalman Nathaniel Bivens Amanda Brooks Patricia Chambers
AmerisourceBergen Foundation Foundation for a Healthy Carolinas Vijaya Prabhu Jesse J. Bachman Robert Black Molly Brooks Abigail Chamblee
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Cammie and W. Barnes Hauptfuhrer Provident Benevolent Foundation Lauren Bailey Shuler Black John Brower Ayanna Kafi Chance
Michael Bailey Aspen Blackmon Bobby Brown Ronald Chapman
Foundation Robert Horner PwC US & The PwC Charitable Natalie F. Bailey Tanya S. Blackmon Brown Brothers Harriman Ananya Chatterjee
Tammie and Malcomb Coley William H. Hyder Foundation, Inc. Ann Baker Emily Blackshire Charles J. Brown Shekhar Chaudhary
Will Cooper Susan and Christopher Kearney Sentry Insurance Barbara J. Baker Shannon Blair Elizabeth Brown Brittany Chen
Sandhya Balakrishnan J. Kathryn Blanchard Julie Brown Ming and Eric Chen
Corning, Inc. Ellen and David Leitch SPX Corporation Kathlene E. Baldo Katherine Blanchard Katherine Brown Edwin Cherry
Cousins Properties Foundation Jennifer Levin Target Shelby Baldwin Krisha Blanchard Kimberly N. Brown Sachin Chitale
Casey J. Balikian Myra Blanchette Michele Brown Pramod Chivukula
Deloitte Julie Lerner Levine US Bank Corporation
Susan Balk A.S. Blankenship, Jr. R. Kent Brown Chris Chomic
Fifth Third Bank - Fifth Third Center MSC Industrial Supply Co. Women's Impact Fund Kimberly Ball Ashley D. Blevins Meike Browning Joe Chuba
First National Bank Anne and Scott B. Perper
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