President's Message
All across Mecklenburg County children are happy to be back in school not just for the learning or seeing friends like you would think, but because they will not be hungry today.
You have helped to feed them by:
- providing over 400 weekend backpacks filled with enough food for a family of four to supplement each weekend meals.
- financing nine mobile food pantries at three high-need schools. Families are invited to select canned items, fresh produce, bread, meat and eggs. Families typically leave with 40-50 pounds of food. Up to 200 participating school families are served at each event.
- providing in-school emergency food pantries where families have access to food during temporary times of need.
- providing protein through large donations of ground turkey, beef, chicken to Second Harvest Food Bank and Loaves and Fishes.
Mecklenburg County, children are excited to go to school because they have what they need to feel good about themselves.
You have helped increase their self-esteem and improved their attendance by:
- providing school uniforms, shoes, books, winter coat, basic hygiene supplies, underwear, socks
- providing much needed school supplies
Mecklenburg County, students are able to improve their future because you helped by:
- providing financial aid to attend a university, junior college or trade school
- providing scholarships for summer camps to help with academics and structured social activities
- providing music classes and instruments
All across Mecklenburg County young people are not limited because of one bad decision. Young people are also given the opportunity to experience personal growth.
You have helped them by:
- giving an offender a second chance with a diversionary program through Mecklenburg County Teen Court. Defendants admit their guilt, agree to be tried by a jury of their peers, and take responsibility for their actions
- allowing teen volunteers to experience the legal process as members of the court in different positions thus helping them to learn communication, leadership and diversity skills.
Thanks to all of you who are thoughtful and generous enough to donate your gently used items for sale in our Thrift Shop.
Thanks to all of you who have donated your hard earned dollars to Assistance League of Charlotte.
Thanks to all of you who have spread the word about Assistance League of Charlotte and the impact the help of one can have on so many!
Lynn Pazder
President Assistance League Charlotte
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