The Center for Community Transitions is a non-profit organization that helps people with criminal records and their families find a healthier, more productive way of living. The organization provides employment and transition services, supports alternatives to incarceration, and restores and strengthens family bonds. Services are provided at no cost to the incarcerated individual or the family. The organization is focused…
#ThrowbackThursday JLC History Welcome to Throwback Thursdays on the Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) blog. During the 2017-18 year, The Charlotte Observer is letting us dig in their archives and share photos of their coverage over the decades of the Junior League of Charlotte’s work in the community. In 1978, the Junior League of Charlotte held the grand opening…
This Monday, we are featuring Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) member, Heather Hendren, as part of our Member Monday series. Heather is the Secretary of the JLC Foundation and the Secretary of the Finance Committee. Heather is currently working on her PhD in Infrastructure and Environmental Systems at UNCC. Read more about the Virginia native below. 1) Thanks for…
This Monday, we are featuring Junior League of Charlotte member Charlitta Hatch as part of our Member Monday series. Charlitta is the Chair of the Nominating Committee and is currently a Senior Manager at Accenture. Read more about the Charlotte native below. 1) Thanks for taking time to share some personal insights with us today. Can you give us some background…
The CRIER is the official publication of The Junior League of Charlotte. Click here to read about how JLC volunteers are making a difference for families in Charlotte.
Once a month, Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) members prepare meals for refugee families through Project 658. One of two new community partners selected for the 2017-2018 year, Project 658 is a community center located in east Charlotte focused on supporting the 20,000 refugees struggling to start their lives over in our city. Refugee families served hail from all…
This Monday, we are featuring Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) member, Lauren Still, as part of our Member Monday series. Lauren is a member of the Chameleon’s Journey placement. She is currently a teacher at Pleasant Knoll Middle School. Lauren was deemed Teacher of the Week by the Carolina Panthers and will later earn the title of Teacher of…
#ThrowbackThursday JLC History Welcome to Throwback Thursdays on the Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) blog. During the 2017-18 year, The Charlotte Observer is letting us dig in their archives and share photos of their coverage over the decades of the Junior League of Charlotte’s work in the community. In 1948, Girl Scouts refurbished second-hand toys for sale in the…
The Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) is made up of women who come from various backgrounds, careers and life experiences. Often, JLC members use their leadership and training skills to serve others, which is the case for JLC Sustainer Vi Lyles. Lyles was officially sworn in as mayor of Charlotte Monday night in front of a packed house in…
This Monday, we are featuring Junior League of Charlotte member Hannah Beavers as part of our Member Monday series. Hannah is the Vice Chair of the JLC Mentor Program and is currently the COO of the nonprofit Mama Hope and founder of her own nonprofit, Glorious. Read more about the Hannah below. 1) Thanks for taking time to share some…