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Queen City Crash Course (1/17)
Mayor’s Mentoring Alliance Awards (1/17) Neighborhood Board Retreat (apply by 1/24)
Civic Leadership Academy (apply by 1/30)
Mayor’s Mentoring Alliance Mentor Mingle 101 (1/31)
Neighborhood Matching Grants Pre-Application Workshops (2/5 & 2/6)
Research Your Neighborhood’s History - Encore Presentation (2/16) Increasing Participation in your Neighborhood (2/27) Conflict Resolution for Neighborhood Leaders (3/2)
January 17, 6:00pm – 8:00pm Solid Waste Services (1105 Otts Street)
Neighborhoods are the heart and foundation of our city, though great places don't happen by chance. Our community is defined and fortified by the thousands of volunteers that commit time and treasure to taking care of their homes, caring for neighbors, building fellowship and improving the places we call home. Residents who dedicate themselves to lead in their neighborhoods—whether in an official capacity or not—are what make Charlotte a premier city.
New and experienced leaders are invited to join us to learn about how the City partners with neighborhoods to help them be successful. Discussion topics will include:
Register to attend here.
Mayor’s Mentoring Alliance Awards
Project 658 (3646 Central Avenue)
The Mayor’s Mentoring Alliance Awards recognizes the extraordinary impact mentorship has on our community. At this event, we will honor mentors, mentees, and mentoring organizations in the categories of Mentor of the Year, Mentee of the Year, Best Collaboration in Mentoring, Grassroots Mentoring Organization of the Year, Law Enforcement Mentoring Partner of the Year, Educator Mentoring Partner of the Year.
RVSP to attend here.
February 23, 8:00am – 1:30pm Goodwill Opportunity Campus (5301 Wilkinson Boulevard)
The City of Charlotte Housing & Neighborhood Services' (HNS) board retreats help neighborhood and business associations assess the current state of their community, identify and prioritize strategic goals, create action plans and improve quality of life in Charlotte's neighborhoods.
Learn more here and apply by January 24 here. We will inform selected neighborhoods of acceptance the week of January 28.
Charlotte Civic Leadership Academy
Academy begins March 7
The City of Charlotte’s Civic Leadership Academy is a free 12-week course specifically designed for residents like you—Charlotteans who are ready to take the next step in being community leaders and improving the quality of life in all of Charlotte’s neighborhoods. The experience will provide participants an opportunity to grow in their leadership, understand how the City of Charlotte works, analyze issues using data, connect with decision makers, and make a difference in their communities.
Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your leadership skills and to work with other leaders to create a community where every voice is heard.
The academy is limited to 42 participants; attendees must commit to attend at least 10 sessions. Review the workshop schedule and apply here.
Mayor’s Mentoring Alliance Mentor Mingle 101
Heist Brewery (2909 North Davidson Street)
Do you want to learn about mentoring? Meet others who are interested in mentoring? During our Mentor Mingle, come out and connect with individuals and organization who can provide mentor/mentee opportunities! Registration for this event is free and light appetizers will be provided.
RSVP to attend here.
Neighborhood Matching Grants Pre-Application Workshops
February 5, 6:00pm-7:30pm (West Boulevard Branch Library, 2157 West Boulevard)
February 6, 1:00pm-2:30pm (Steele Creek Branch Library, 13620 Steele Creek Road)
The Neighborhood Matching Grants Program has helped Charlotte residents improve their neighborhoods since 1992. The program awards funds to eligible neighborhood-based organizations for projects that make neighborhoods better places to live, work, and play.
Before applying for a grant, applicants must attend a workshop. Learn more here and register to attend a workshop here.
Research Your Neighborhood's History - Encore Presentation
Main Library (310 North Tryon Street)
Have you ever wondered how your neighborhood got its name? Who first lived in your house? What was your block like in 1950?
Join community historians Michael Moore and Tom Hanchett and Robinson-Spangler Carolina Room librarian Tom Cole for an informative workshop to teach you how to research your home or neighborhood history. The team will provide hands-on instruction using digital and paper resources to explore city directories, plat maps, building permits, and more. This workshop is a part of a pilot effort to develop a Neighborhood History Toolkit. To enhance the utility of the toolkit and to ensure that the needs of the greater community are being met, this workshop is limited to first time participants. Previous participants will be waitlisted
Register to attend here.
Increasing Participation in your Neighborhood
February 27, 6:00pm – 7:30pm West Boulevard Branch Library (2157 West Boulevard)
Join us for an interactive workshop hosted by Caylin Haldeman from Next Stage Consulting and the City of Charlotte to learn how you can help get your neighbors more involved in the community. Participants will learn best practices, dialogue with one another, and work in small groups to create new strategies.
We'll discuss how to boost meeting and event attendance; recruit new members and volunteers; improve neighborhood communication; share what makes your neighborhood a great place to live; and work effectively with partner organizations and diverse populations.
Register to attend here.
Conflict Resolution for Neighborhood Leaders
March 2, 9:00am – 1:30pm Belmont Regional Center (700 Parkwood Avenue)
Conflict is all around us – in our relationships, on the job, at school, and in our neighborhoods. How we choose to deal with conflict often reflects our life experiences.
If you feel overwhelmed because your way simply isn't working, this training can help you learn conflict resolution strategies. Participants will learn:
Register to attend here.
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