Category Archives: Charlotte Observer

One7 provides refuge for those who need help

Posted on January 25, 2015 by crystalogormanwrites

The Charlotte Observer City News Sunday, January 25, 2015 David Garrett never expected to open an after-school program for impoverished and underprivileged children. Garrett grew up in Tennessee, the son of a judge, but said he spent his teens and … Continue reading →

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Youth group in Charlotte region battles sex trafficking

Posted on January 25, 2015 by crystalogormanwrites

The Charlotte Observer City News Sunday, January 25, 2014 Eleven Charlotte-area teens voluntarily meet at Christ Covenant Church to learn more about domestic-minor sex trafficking and raise awareness to prevent it. Known as Youth4Abolition, a N.C. chapter-based program under Gastonia’s … Continue reading →

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Gaston’s Sleepout for the Homeless sets stage for homeless count

Posted on January 12, 2015 by crystalogormanwrites

The Charlotte Observer Gaston/Catawba News Sunday, January 12, 2015 Imagine sleeping outside on a cold winter’s night with minimal material comforts. The United Way of Gaston County urges residents, organizations and business owners to experience sleeping in the same conditions … Continue reading →

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Math program offers variety of methods

Posted on January 4, 2015 by crystalogormanwrites

The Charlotte Observer City News Saturday, January 3, 2015 Seventh-graders at McClintock Middle School gather at work stations in Teach to One math classrooms. Divided by wooden storage shelves, students review math taught by teachers, through online instruction and with … Continue reading →

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GenerationNation gets young people involved

Posted on December 21, 2014 by crystalogormanwrites

Deirdre Jonese Austin, a 17-year-old Independence High School senior, said that before joining GenerationNation, she hadn’t given much thought whether her voice mattered. “Now I know it does,” she said. “Each time a city council member, county commissioner, school board … Continue reading →

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