As a result of the coronavirus public health and economic crisis, our most critical nonprofit organizations that serve on the front lines of any community emergency (shelters, food pantries, healthcare organizations) feel the strain from the impact of the pandemic. In many instances, demands for their services have doubled or tripled while they simultaneously navigate the challenges presented by decreased financial resources.
Nonprofit organizations also face the additional challenge of providing support to those in need, due to reduced staffing levels and fewer volunteers to sustain their respective missions. Operational challenges for nonprofits continue to mount at a time when the needs are unprecedented.
In March of this year, United Way and Foundation For The Carolinas launched the COVID-19 Response Fund. In partnership with Mecklenburg County, the City of Charlotte, corporations, houses of faith and others, the fund supports organizations helping to serve the needs of residents in Mecklenburg County impacted by the crisis, especially our most vulnerable populations.
As stewards of our community's investments, we are providing this report to illustrate how our donor's generosity has impacted our community to date. A final report will be provided at the conclusion of this effort.
Your generous contribution will support Charlotte-Mecklenburg community members impacted by coronavirus.
HELPCHARMECK.ORGTo make a gift in support of one of our service areas, please contact one of our regional directors.
Our community's support has helped to fund hundreds of nonprofits across our five-county footprint.
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Visit NC 2-1-1for information about resources available for the community during this statewide response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) response.
Learn MoreLooking for opportunities to serve Charlotte? CharMeck Responds Coalition offers resources and ways to volunteer in response to COVID-19.
Learn MoreOur partner, Share Charlotte, has made it easy for you to SHARE from home by helping the organizations serving Charlotte-Mecklenburg.
Learn MoreThe Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) authorizes up to $349 billion in forgivable loans to small businesses to pay their employees during the COVID-19 crisis. All loan terms will be the same for everyone.
Download Fact SheetApparo has curated resources aimed at helping nonprofits achieve their mission despite the circumstances.
Watch WebinarsNC Child has launched a resource for child advocates. It is available in spanish as well.
Learn MoreThis video covers the weekly legislative update from NC Child with a focus on COVID-19.
Watch VideoRead Charlotte worked with community partners to curate this list of resources to help families keep learning alive at home for children from Pre-K-12th grade amid school closures due to the COVID-19 epidemic.
Learn MoreChild Mind Institute put together resources to help balance work, child care and self-care while keeping worries — both your children’s and your own — under control.
Learn MoreDownloadable resources from The National Child Traumatic Stress Network.
A $2 trillion economic relief package was recently signed into law – CARES Act. The package includes a charitable giving incentive.
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