WE COLLABORATE WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS IN FIVE MAIN FOCUS AREAS:
Environmental & Animal Rights
Volunteers invest their time and talents focusing on the digital divide, tree planting, community gardens and animal rescue associations, such as Charlotte Public Tree Fund, Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation, Carolina Raptor Center and the Humane Society. For current events, check out the slideshow above or go to Niner Engage and click on Community Engagement Events.
Youth & Education
Volunteers mentor and tutor youth and children from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, as well as contribute on initiatives from local organizations such as the YMCA, Classroom Central, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. For current events, check out the slideshow above or go to Niner Engage and click on Community Engagement Events.
Public & Community Health
Volunteers organize initiatives and promote awareness about health related issues in partnership with local organizations such as Atrium Health, Carolinas Medical Center, Camino Community Center, Ronald McDonald’s House, Hinds Feet Farm, Race for the Cure, Relay for Life, CROP Hunger Walk and AIDS WALK. For current events, check out the slideshow above or go to Niner Engage and click on Community Engagement Events.
Hunger & Homelessness
Volunteers contribute to alleviate the problems of hunger and homelessness in association with organizations on and off campus, such as Jamil Niner Food Pantry, Center for Hope Shelter for Women’ and Children, Men’s Shelter of Charlotte, Crisis Assistance Ministry and Second Harvest Food Bank. For current events, check out the slideshow above or go to Niner Engage and click on Community Engagement Events.
Civic Engagement & Democracy
We seek to provide educational opportunities for students to become active citizens in their community by helping students register to vote, bringing in political icons to speak about their experience, and showing political debates, forums, etc. Leadership & Community Engagement does not endorse, support, or encourage a particular political party, but rather provides opportunities to stay informed. The L&CE Office is and will remain nonpartisan. For current events, check out the slideshow above or go to Niner Engage and click on Community Engagement Events.