Category Archives: Philanthropy

South Charlotte resident builds vertical garden for low-income students

South Charlotte Weekly Posted by Crystal O’Gorman on March 23, 2015 in News Charlotte Catholic sophomore’s garden supports Brookstone Schools students, teaches healthy eating Katherine Smith, a 16-year-old sophomore at Charlotte Catholic High School, built and installed a vertical garden … Continue reading

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St. John’s Youth Fast for the Hungry

South Charlotte Weekly Posted by Crystal O’Gorman on March 16, 2015 in News Seventy-one sixth through twelfth graders in St. John’s Episcopal Church’s youth ministry in south Charlotte fasted for 30 hours during their 16th annual 30-Hour Famine to raise … Continue reading

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‘The Lunch Project’ fuels children at home and abroad

South Charlotte Weekly Posted by Crystal O’Gorman on March 9, 2015 in News Forty second-graders gather in Lecia Shockley’s classroom at Selwyn Elementary School for a special service learning what it’s like living and going to school in Tanzania. Rebecca … Continue reading

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Dash for Down Syndrome helps CMS serve special needs students

South Charlotte Weekly Posted by Crystal O’Gorman on March 9, 2015 in News Annual fundraising 5K race scheduled for March 21 The Down Syndrome Association of Greater Charlotte (DSAGC) will host its third 3-2-1 Dash for Down Syndrome 5K race, … Continue reading

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African Children’s Choir to light up the stage at Mint Hill churches

Matthews – Mint Hill Weekly Posted by Crystal O’Gorman on March 9, 2015 in Arts & Entertainment, News MINT HILL – The African Children’s Choir will take the stage for several free performances at Mint Hill churches later this month. … Continue reading

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