SHARE Charlotte is highlighting organizations that create safe havens for patients and families navigating medical care.

Facing extended medical treatment is already a difficult situation. But if you’re from out of town and need to find a place to stay nearby, that just adds another layer of stress.

The Hospitality House of Charlotte lifts a weight off people’s shoulders. Their 20-bedroom house offers more than just a place to sleep. It’s a space for people to grab a hot meal, do a load of laundry, and find a moment of peace.

Host Pam Escobar talks with Diana Warth, Chief Development Director at Hospitality House of Charlotte, and Abby Waters, a Charlotte social worker who works with Hospitality House.

This January, SHARE Charlotte is focusing on organizations that provide crucial support to families during some of their most challenging moments – when their children are receiving medical care. 

Host Pam Escobar talks with Kristin Young, the Chief Advancement Officer at Ronald McDonals House of Charlotte, and Diana Warth, the Chief Development Officer.

Recorded live at Share Charlotte's Giving Tuesday event at Optimist Hall on December 3, 2024. Host Pamela Escobar talks with four local non-profits doing good in Charlotte, about their missions and their needs this giving season.

Guests:

Autumn Well, Executive Director, International House

Tere Gonzalez, Executive Director, Circle de Luz

Leanna Calvin, Executive Director, Exposure Project

Donna Dunlap, President & CEO, Big Brothers Big Sisters

Rebuilding Together of Greater Charlotte mobilizes contractors, community volunteers, and a skilled construction team to provide critical home repairs and accessibility modifications for free to low-income homeowners. 

Host Pamela Escobar is joined by Rebuilding Together's Will Rimer, and volunteer and board member Maghan Cook.

The Park Community Development Corporation (The Park CDC) was established by The Park Church in 2018. Its goal is to support the West Charlotte community through initiatives focused on affordable housing, healthy living, and economic mobility.

Host Pamela Escobar talks with Danyae Thomas, who is the Director of Programming & Strategic Partnerships for the Park CDC, and Herb Wilson, a resident.

Hurricane Helene recently devastated our mountain towns. Our hearts ache for western NC, and as a state, we're uniting to help our neighbors rebuild.

We can all contribute, and many already have. But the road to recovery is long, which is why we're bringing you this special edition of Do Good Charlotte. 

In this episode, we highlight three organizations making a unique impact in the recovery effort – and showing you how you can pitch in.

Featuring Jason Gudzunas, the Executive Director of the Charlotte branch of the American Red Cross; Clark Pennington, COO of The Independence Fund; Michelle Schaefer-Old, the Founder and CEO of the Diaper Bank of NC.

A-C-4-Ed is Charlotte's largest nonprofit provider of Early Childhood programming. Host Pamela Escobar talks with Jared Keaton from A-C-4-Ed, and parent Nadia Omally, whose child participated in their Head Start programs

This month, SHARE Charlotte is spotlighting Early Childhood Education partners whose core programs and operations focus on the health and early learning of children ages birth to five. In this episode, Freedom Communities Executive Director Hannah Beavers joins host Pamela Escobar to discuss how she is steering this organization into the future. 

This month, SHARE Charlotte is shining the spotlight on a Black-led nonprofit that’s doing the work now—to set our kids up for the future. Host Pamela Escobar talks with Tammy and John Martin, the co-founders of the YBLA, and Summer Newby, a YBLA participant.

This August, SHARE Charlotte is shining the spotlight on Black-led nonprofits making a profound impact in our community. Host Pamela Escobar talks with Community Link President & CEO Tameka Gunn, and Tierra Brant, a Community Link customer.