Upcoming Events and Engagement Opportunities
Are Your Up to Code? - Tuesday, April 13 | 6:00 PM
We can all agree that Charlotte is a growing and thriving city. With that said, we all have a shared responsibility to maintain a safe and desirable community. One way you can be an active participant in improving our quality of life is to become more knowledgeable on city code ordinances. This training, presented in partnership with Code Enforcement, Keep Charlotte Beautiful and CharMeck 311, will focus on how to:
- Achieve compliance by educating yourself on the most common code violations
- Identify and remedy possible violations in your neighborhood
- Properly report observed code violations
- Improve and beautify your community through Keep Charlotte Beautiful
There will be a Q+A opportunity following the presentation. We hope you’ll join us for this insightful conversation!
This training will take place via Zoom. Registration is required. All registrants will receive login information via email prior to the training.
$250 Grants Available: COVID-19 Vaccination Messaging – Apply by May 1
The City is offering grants of up to $250 to community organizations to support distribution of messaging to inspire trust and participation in the COVID-19 vaccine. The opportunity is open to non-profit organizations, houses of worship, schools, neighborhood and merchant coalitions, businesses, and cultural and community groups. The goal is to enlist organizations that are trusted by communities that are disproportionately affected by the pandemic.
The artwork and other collateral is available on Mecklenburg County’s Vaccine Champion toolkit web page. The grant to support distribution is now open for rolling applications through May 1, or until funds are exhausted.
Virtual Youth Job Fair – May 4
Calling all youth: are you looking for a job? Join the City of Charlotte for an upcoming virtual youth job fair on Wednesday, May 5 to meet employers, receive free job coaching, and get hired! Attendees can join the coaching session starting at 4 p.m., which will include a professional job coach and resume writer. The virtual fair will begin at 5 p.m. Attendees should register prior to the event.
Community Engagement | Training On Demand
Have you had a chance to check out our revamped Training on Demand page? The Training on Demand page provides access to a number of pre-recorded trainings 24/7. Our newly designed page now allows you to easily view and select a training that meets your needs. Training opportunities include:
- Introduction to Non-Profit Bylaws
- Orientation to HOA Board Service
- Communication Strategies for Neighborhood Organizations
- Charlotte Neighborhood History Toolkit
We continue to add new trainings to the Training on Demand page regularly and we are always open to suggestions. If you have suggestions for future trainings, please reach out to Nichelle Wilson at nichelle.wilson@charlottenc.gov.
Lowe's 100 Hometowns | Grant Opportunity
In celebration of its 100th birthday, Lowe's launched 100 Hometowns, an initiative to complete 100 impact projects this year as part of a $10 million commitment to give back to the communities Lowe's serves.
Nominations for 100 Hometowns ends on April 19 at 11:59:59 PM ET. Participants should be prepared to share their hometown story and what their project means to them. Nominees can provide photos and video as part of the application. Eligible project types include community spaces (such as parks, senior citizen or youth centers), neighborhood housing, cultural preservation and area revitalization, among others.
Participants must be 18 years old or older and can nominate up to two unique projects each.
The 100 Hometowns grant recipients will be announced in June 2021, with projects expected to be completed by the end of 2021. For the full details and to nominate your hometown, visit Lowe's website.
Adopt a City Street | Keep Charlotte Beautiful
Ready for some spring cleaning? Give back to your community through adopting a city street! This unique opportunity is open to all individuals and groups within Charlotte. Program participants adopt at least one street-mile for two years and conduct a minimum of three clean-ups per year. KCB supplies safety vests, litter grabbers, and reusable gloves on a lending basis free of charge. Adoptees are recognized with two customizable street signs along their route.
Ready to get started? You can find out more information about the program, adopt available streets, request free cleanup supplies, and report your cleanups on the city’s Adopt a City Street website. For questions or additional information, contact KCB at kcb@charlottenc.gov or 704-432-4802.
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