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Free Fall Trainings for Neighborhood Leaders
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Build practical skills and connect with city resources at these upcoming sessions.
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Free trainings this month from Housing & Neighborhood Services:
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?Ÿ? Navigating City Housing Services – Oct. 14, 6–7 p.m., Virtual
?Ÿ¤? Board Basics: Strengthening Neighborhood Leadership – Oct. 28, 6–7:30 p.m., Allegra Westbrooks Library
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Register for a session.
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New Workshop Series: Lead Where You Live!
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?Ÿ—“?¸? Understanding Local Government & Civic Engagement — Oct. 23, 6 p.m.
?Ÿ—“?¸? Community Leadership & Organizing for Impact — Nov. 13, 6 p.m.
?Ÿ—“?¸? Advocacy & Lasting Change — Dec. 2, 6 p.m.
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?Ÿ“? Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center (CMGC)
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Register for a workshop.
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The city’s Community Impact Grants offer funding for neighborhood groups and small nonprofits to deliver community-centered projects. The program includes three parts: Community Microgrants, Neighborhood Matching Grants, and Community Partnership Grants.
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Now accepting applications: Community Microgrants (Oct. 1–Mar. 1). Microgrants provide $500–$5,000 in no-match funding for short, resident-led projects in Innovation, Wellness, and Engagement. No additional information sessions are scheduled; applicants should view the required 23-minute self-guided workshop.
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Neighborhood Matching Grants support resident-led neighborhood projects (next funding cycle opens mid-2026). Community Partnership Grants support small nonprofits (budgets ≤ $250,000) working with neighborhood groups (applications mid-January–March 1).
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Through March 1
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What Neighborhood Leaders Learned at the Fall Board Retreat
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This fall’s Neighborhood Board Retreat brought together neighborhood leaders from across Charlotte for a day of collaboration, learning, and goal-setting. Held on September 27, the retreat focused on Building Trust — Deepening Neighborhood Engagement through sessions on conflict resolution, social media, and youth leadership.
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Participants left with new tools to strengthen their boards and a written summary of their neighborhood goals—plus up to $2,000 in volunteer hours credit toward a Neighborhood Matching Grant.
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The Longest Table: Community Conversation, Shared Purpose
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More than 1,500 residents gathered at Truist Field for The Longest Table, hosted by United Way of Greater Charlotte. Despite the rain, participants connected with a wide range of people from all different walks of life to discuss ways to improve the Charlotte community.
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Among those representing the City of Charlotte were Jamila Freelain-Holly (HNS), Charlenea Duncan (HNS), and Diamond Davies (Community Relations), alongside city leaders Mayor Vi Lyles and Council Member Dante Anderson, who served on the host committee.
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Join a Cleanup with Keep Charlotte Beautiful
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Grier Heights Cleanup: 200 Bags in One Day
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On September 17, multiple city departments and partners joined forces for a neighborhood sweep in historic Grier Heights. Code Enforcement tagged vehicles and cited neglected properties before a large cleanup led by CMPD, with over 40 volunteers and support from Community Engagement, Keep Charlotte Beautiful and Solid Waste Services. The effort collected 200 bags (three tons!) of debris, reinforcing the city’s commitment to preserving one of Charlotte’s oldest Black neighborhoods.
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Step Up Youth Job Fair: Nearly 100 Teens Connected to Opportunities
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The Office of Youth Opportunity team hosted the Step Up Youth Job Fair in September at Eastway Regional Recreation Center, connecting nearly 100 young people with employers, paid opportunities, and career resources. A huge thank-you to all our partners who helped make this event a success!
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Hooked on Heroes: A Day of Connection for Youth Diversion
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In September, the Youth Diversion team within the Office of Youth Opportunities partnered with Riley’s Catch to host the Hooked on Heroes fishing event at McAlpine Creek Park. Youth spent the day learning new skills, building connections, and fishing alongside local first responders.
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The event, rescheduled from the summer, brought together participants from the Envision Academy, CMPD’s REACH Academy, and the High School Academy. The Envision Academy is an eight-week career exposure internship that helps youth ages 15–19 prepare for college, workforce training, and employment through workshops, site visits, mentorship, and leadership development.
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Nominate a 2026 MLK Jr. Emerging Young Leader by Nov. 29
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The City of Charlotte is now accepting applications for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Emerging Young Leader Award. This annual recognition celebrates the next generation of leaders making a positive impact in our community. One outstanding student will be selected as the 2026 Emerging Young Leader Award winner and honored during the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend of events. Don’t miss this opportunity to be recognized for your leadership, service, and dedication!
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Submit your 2026 Emerging Young Leader Award application by November 29.
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Meet the Community Health Workers Helping Residents Stay in Place
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Through a partnership with Atrium Health, the Staying in Place program helps residents stay rooted in their communities by connecting them to housing, food, healthcare, and employment support.
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At the heart of this work are our Community Health Workers (CHWs) — trusted, on-the-ground connectors who meet residents where they are and help them navigate services that make everyday life healthier and more secure. They work with residents to connect health, housing, and stability.
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Meet our CHWs:
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Luly Mendez is a dedicated community health worker with over two and a half years of experience. Luly is passionate about improving health outcomes and bringing smiles to people's faces through education and support, while also being a married mother of five children. Luly also enjoys fishing in her free time.
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Pamela Harrison supports the Housing Impact Fund in the Washington Heights community. With many years of experience assisting families and children, she helps residents navigate resources and connect with services that promote housing stability and well-being. Pam is passionate about her work and dedicated to helping residents remain securely housed in their community.
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Alejandra Juarez (Ally), a Certified Community Health Worker II (CCHW II), and is passionate about helping residents access healthcare and community services by advocating, guiding, and supporting them every step of the way. Ally brings deep understanding of language, culture, and lived experience to her work with Charlotte’s Latino/Hispanic community along the Albemarle/Central Avenue corridor, connecting residents with organizations that promote language access, cultural competence, and other social drivers of health.
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A proud first-generation college student and mother of two, Ally has overcome many challenges and now uses her own journey to inspire and support others. Ally is grateful to help families find stability, connection, and opportunity, in both English and her native language.
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Together, Luly, Pam, and Ally are helping Charlotteans stay in place, living healthier, more connected lives.
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Find Down Payment Help and Homebuyer Classes
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Charlotte’s new Queen City ADU Program makes it easier for homeowners to add accessory dwelling units (ADUs) to their properties.
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The program offers up to $80,000 in forgivable, interest-free financing for eligible property owners within city limits to build ADUs and rent them to tenants earning no more than 80% AMI. These units provide new affordable housing options while helping homeowners generate rental income.
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Get Ready for National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
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King’s College Dorms Become Transitional Housing — See the Progress
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The City of Charlotte and Roof Above have partnered to convert the former King’s College dorms into 64 units of transitional housing for working men and veterans experiencing homelessness. Supported by a $2.4 million Housing Trust Fund investment, the project will provide safe, affordable housing along with case management, mental health support, and a substance-free environment to help residents transition into permanent homes.
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Code Tip of the Month: Rollout Cart Rules
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Rollout containers should not be placed at the curb any earlier than the day before collection and must be removed by midnight the day of collection. Watch the quick video tip.
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Behind the Scenes with CharMeck 311 — Customer Service Week
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Mobility Plan Recap: What We Heard at the Community Conversation
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The city recently hosted a community presentation on the Mobility+ Plan, a long-term strategy to improve how Charlotte moves — through investments in roads, sidewalks, buses, microtransit, and rail.
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A key part of the discussion was the proposed countywide 1¢ sales tax referendum, which — if approved by voters — would fund these investments.
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Per state statutes, city staff are not permitted to advocate for or against any measure or candidate. Staff may provide informational content to help the public understand official processes, services, and decisions. Any information shared by city staff is for educational and informational purposes and should not be interpreted as an endorsement or opposition.
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