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April 10, 2025 | Faith, Community and Non-Profit Leader Check-In Meeting

Updated: 6 days ago

Welcome to MeckMIN's Thursday Zoom Check-In Meetings




These meetings are open to anyone interested in supporting compassionate community response, especially in partnership with the most vulnerable among us. 


Meetings are held online every other Thursday from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Email LeDayne Polaski for Zoom access code. In addition, if you would like to receive notification when these minutes are posted, please email LeDayne and ask to be added to the Thursday meetings email list.


NOTE: If you did NOT get an email meeting reminder at 8 a.m. on Thursday, will you please let us know by emailing meckmin@meckmin.org.


 

Click HERE to Access Zoom Recording

70 participants


 


OPENING REFLECTION


Thanks to John Cleghorn of Caldwell Presbyterian for these thoughts on hearing Angela Davis speak here in Charlotte:


Civil rights activist Angela Davis who has been on the front lines of "freedom work" for close to 6 decades came to Charlotte to speak at the gala for Freedom Fighting Missionaries. A packed room of 1,000-plus people sat upright as she began to talk. I expected a fiery speech about heightened efforts of resistance from this former Black Panther, who was wrongly jailed for a year and has since become a global figure. Instead, I heard calm, reasoned, resilient wisdom.


"I believe more in infinite hope than in finite disappointment," she said. "If you're involved in freedom work, you know you have to be involved for the long haul. Even though we haven't achieved all the change that we wanted, we have a much deeper understanding of what we're up against that has been gained by the freedom work we have done."


- Angela Davis




1. MECKMIN UPDATES 




​The Gurdwara Khalsa Darbar is holding a special celebration for Vaisakhi this Saturday​ and welcomes all to join. Vaisakhi is one of ​the main ​Sikh holidays​, and this year we are celebrating by welcoming all to participate in a “Mela” which is a festive outdoor celebration on April 12th from 12pm to 6pm.  Dress for this is casual. Flier is attached.


Following the Saturday mela there will be a special evening Keertan ​devotional music program in the evening for which all are ​again welcome. Dress for this is for proper attire for a regular Gurdwara program. More information will be available on our website​: https://gurdwarakhalsadarbar.org 






SUPPORTING MECKMIN SO WE CONTINUE THESE MEETINGS

 If these meetings are useful to you, please help us continue to offer them. 

 

We are delighted to offer these meetings as a service to the community AND it takes a lot of staff time to make them possible SO we need solid financial support to make them happen. 

 

The good news is that your financial support will also support YOUR work. Here's how: 


  • Become an Affliate MemberIf you become an affiliate member, you can publicize your work as often as you like throughout the year through our e-newsletter, website, Facebook and Instagram. You'll also get recognition of your membership on MeckMIN's website. Depending on your budget, affiliate memberships are as little as $100 a year and give you access to share the good work you are doing all year long. It's a true win-win! To become an affiliate member, use this link.



  • Sponsor a General NewsletterAs an addition or alternative, your organization can also sponsor a general MeckMIN newsletter for $200. We have a reach of almost 4,000 people and a 53% open rate. To sign up for a specific date, use this link.


A special thank you to Christ Church Episcopal which recently pledged a $4,000 donation to ensure the Thursday meetings continue.  We are so grateful for their generosity. 


It takes about $10,000 per year to cover the staff time spent on these meetings – we’re grateful for everyone who has responded and welcome additional gifts as well. 



BRAVE SPACES TRAINING


APRIL 22 – 6:30 TO 8:30 P.M. | QUEENS UNIVERSITY 


Join MeckMIN board president Adrian Bird, along with student leaders, in exploring HOW we work well together even in the midst of sharp disagreements and differences. We’ll look at ways to bring our voices together to build up rather than destroy relationships. Open to all – students, faculty, staff and all community members. Dinner will be provided for everyone who registers by April 15. 




OPEN TABLES LUNCHEON

April 24 | 11:30 AM - 1 PM | Friendship Missionary Baptist Church | Conference Room A | TOPIC OF DISCUSSION: LOSS & GRIEF - FINDING MEANING


At an Open Tables gathering, individuals from diverse congregations come together for fellowship and dining; with the goal of building relationships based on our shared humanity that go beyond the divides of tribalism.

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Everyone is invited to bring a vegetarian potluck dish to share. (Vegetarian meals make it easier to accommodate a variety of preferences and religious dietary restrictions.) 

 

We sit at tables of 6-8 people making sure that each table has a variety of faith backgrounds and traditions. 

 

Using some wonderful resources from Living Room Conversations,  we have substantive conversations on topics that matter. 


REGISTER HERE




May 8th, 7:30 am at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church



We hope you will come and join us at the 2025 Community Leader Awards Breakfast.  We are looking for table sponsors at all levels. Please consider buying a table of 8 seats ($600) and inviting your friends to learn about the work of MeckMIN and the work of the amazing award winners. They are sure to be engaged.


For sponsorships at $1,000 and above, you’ll get a resource table to share your work with the attendees before and after the event – a GREAT opportunity to connect with the faith community. 


A recent attendee attested, “I have never been in a space where I saw diversity as clearly as I did today. I didn’t know Charlotte had all these different communities!”


Purchase tickets HERE



SERVICE PROJECT: HEARTS and HANDS FOOD PANTRY

Wednesday, May 14th, 11am to 1pm




We will be serving by appointment as a group of 15 when they are not open for their pantry service. They need help with their refrigerators and freezers with this number of people all at once to empty, refresh and refill the units when they are not open for service. This will be a great support to them having adults come during the day on a weekday to serve together.


Register HERE



BUILDING BRIDGES CAMPAIGN UPDATE 


This campaign ended March 31st. The goal was $36,000 in individual, organizational, and congregational giving in the first quarter of the year and we are proud to report that we exceeded that goal, raising a total of $37,793.55 THANK YOU! 



REQUEST FOR YOUR FEEDBACK 


The MeckMIN board is asking for your feedback: 


  1. In the midst of this time of political transition, what primary concerns are being expressed within your particular communities?

  2. In what ways can MeckMIN work within our broader network to help support your community during this season?


Please email ledayne@meckmin.org with your feedback and/or reach out by phone if you would like to have a conversation



PLEASE SHARE THESE EVENTS WITH YOUR NETWORK AND WITH ANYONE YOU THINK MIGHT BE PARTICULARLY INTERESTED – AND PLEASE CONSIDER COMING YOURSELF


The views and opinions expressed below are those of the speakers/presenters and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the MeckMIN board or our member organizations. 




We know that all the changes at the federal level have a huge impact on the work of many of our partner groups. Here are some resources you may find useful:


NEWS and RESOURCES FROM NATIONAL COUNCIL OF NONPROFITS 



After his January 20th inauguration, President Trump signed dozens of Executive Orders (EOs) covering a broad range of issues, including diversity, equity, and inclusion programs; government grants and contracts; civic engagement; immigration; and certain nonprofit subsectors. Some of the EOs won’t take effect immediately, and many are expected to be immediately challenged in court. This chart outlines some of the EOs that may affect nonprofits directly or indirectly. 


NCN has compiled some initial steps that nonprofits can engage in to conduct a risk assessment as the Administration targets federal grants and contracts for termination. While the full steps that should be taken - and the rules that apply - will be specific to your grant, contract, organization, and the specific federal agency that provided the funding, the checklist will provide initial steps your organization can take and decisions you should consider.



GOVERNMENT POLICY UPDATES from Grant Station 


GrantStation is closely monitoring recent federal actions and their impact on the nonprofit sector. This article tracks ongoing developments, providing links to source materials. We will update the article at least once a week, and in cases of significant developments, we will provide updates as quickly as possible.



NORTH CAROLINA CENTER for NONPROFITS (click here)


They have some similar resources though many can only be accessed through membership.  Their resources include NC focused pieces as well.



MECK COUNTY UPDATES 



RECAST: YOUTH PROGRAMMING 


Sr. Health Program ManagerPublic


Health | Resiliency in Communities After Stress and Trauma (ReCAST II), 704-534-3238

ReCAST II and the Office of Violence Prevention have an exciting new program to announce that will support youth who are experiencing mental health challenges. We are bringing services to a larger group through TalkSPACE which has partnered with RECAST to offer additional resources for youths in need of counseling. This is not for those who have experienced significant trauma. TalkSpace for teens - allows youths to get additional support. Through the website they can get access to resources to learn about anxiety, depression and more and they can meet virtually or via text with a clinician 1x/month. 


They are also partnering with CMS around Sources for Strength which is a suicide prevention program which allows youth to teach their peers. It has expanded to include violence prevention, mental health and wellness and healthy relationships among other. ReCAST is helping expand this program across multiple schools. We would love some partners to provide supplies or to go into the schools. We are also hoping to reach parents to help them understand these resources. There is a recording that can be shared from the training.





Cotrane Penn | cotrane.penn@mecknc.gov | Division Director


Join us on April 25th from 8 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. at the CPCC Harris Conference Center in Charlotte, NC for a free conference-style event dedicated to educating and inspiring foster parents and the foster care provider community. Foster parents can earn 4 training hours and build connections in the foster care community.


SOME SESSION HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Artpeutic Canvas Therapy- Experience art therapy and learn a bit about how to use elements at home. 

  • Transitioning from Minor to Adult - A panel discussion with young adults who have recently aged out. 

  • Kinship, Guardianship, and Adoption- Facts vs. Myths

  • and multiple others. 






This is a drop-in opportunity to have a cup of coffee and a casual conversation with County Commissioners. The event is at 10am and will be held at The Pauline Tea-Bar Apothecary. Registration is requested but not required:https://engage.mecknc.gov/I08463 






On May 1, Mecklenburg County will host SCAM JAM from 10am – 2pm at Friendship Baptist. This event is designed for seniors and will include presentations that educate them on the frequent scams and frauds that take place today, such as consumer fraud, identity theft, and telemarketing fraud. Registration is requested: https://engage.mecknc.gov/scamjam 



CITY OF CHARLOTTE UPDATES



Join us Thursday, May 8th, for a special event designed specifically for faith communities who have expressed interest in providing affordable housing. This relaxed evening is a unique opportunity to explore community housing needs, learn about potential partnerships, and connect directly with nonprofits actively utilizing affordable housing solutions.  Expect engaging conversations, valuable insights, and opportunities to build meaningful relationships. Whether your faith community is just beginning to consider housing opportunities or looking to deepen existing partnerships, this mixer provides an ideal environment to exchange ideas and collaborate effectively.  Bring your curiosity, enjoy delicious snacks, and join a supportive community dedicated to creating lasting housing solutions!  Let's connect, learn, and inspire impactful change together.


Date: Thursday, May 8th

Time: 3 PM - 5:30 PM

Venue: The Ruth by Beau Monde (2122 Thrift Rd C, Charlotte, NC 28208





Luis Matta |  luis.matta@charlottenc.gov | Office: 704-336-2017 | Mobile: 704-804-4150


The Americans with Disabilities Act and the Fair Housing Act are not the same, but they are connected in many ways. The City of Charlotte Community Relations Departments’ Fair Housing and Americans with Disabilities Act divisions wish to invite you to join a presentation by Legal Aid of NC and Disability Rights & Resources, on April 16 at 10AM about your responsibilities under the ADA. Learn your responsibilities and how to prevent complaints. Participation link via WebEx will be sent to registered individuals.



2. NONPROFIT UPDATES 




CT Anderson | info@springclean.org



Springclean is a Charlotte-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to reducing textile waste in landfills, fostering sustainable employment opportunities, and educating communities about the benefits of the circular economy. Founded by CT Anderson, the organization champions environmental sustainability and community empowerment. What sets them apart is they go all the way through to the end. If an item can’t be passed on because it is damaged, they repair or they reuse by transforming into tote bags or other items. These items are designed by paid artists. Finally they also have a shoppable closet that people can use. They are located in Camp North End and they have many ways to connect so reach out and see how you can help prevent textile waste while helping families in need. 




Robert Daughtridge | robert@lifeconnections.us


Life Connections ED and Founder, Glenn Smith, is this year’s Sydnor Thompson Award winner at the upcoming MeckMIN breakfast.  LIfe Connections focuses on keeping kids out of jail and keeping families connected. They are committed to restorative practices, family-based, and they have a “no reject/no eject” approach to clients. Their programs are presented in English and Spanish and their programs are based on perceptual control theory which proposes that behavior is about perceptions, it's how we maintain our desired internal states rather than just a reaction to what is going on around us. They work in several ways:

  • Inside carceral spaces (jails)

  • Strengthening families

  • Mentoring youth and their families

  • and more (19 programs!) 


See this powerpoint shared during the call for more information or buy tickets to the MeckMIN breakfast to hear from Glenn Smith in person.. 





Rev. Dr. Stefan Weathers |  stefan@democracync.org | 704-756-0732 

Program Manager - Young Adult Engagement


I'm reaching out to share with you an opportunity for 18- to 29-year-olds in Mecklenburg and surrounding counties, in the hopes that it could be disseminated to partner churches, mosques, synagogues, and organizations. The Democracy North Carolina Bridge Fellowship Program is a 6-month fellowship program for non-college (enrollees or graduates) 18-29 year old young people. It pays a $10,000 stipend (taxable) and will only require a 10-15 hour a week commitment (to accommodate those with young children and other full or part-time work).





FRIENDSHIP MISSIONARY CHURCH: CIVIL RIGHTS TOUR 


Serving Ministry in Congregational Care, Missions Coordinator Social Justice, Chair,



Register to join the social justice ministry at Friendship Baptist Church for an historical journey through the civil rights South. This three-city tour will visit Birmingham, Selma and Montgomery June 24 - 27. You are invited to join. The trip cost is $440 with some included meals. You are responsible for lodging as well and they have reserved special prices at a host hotel. The tour will include many of the historic sites that dot these cities, including a walk across the Edmund Pettis Bridge in Selma. For more information, visit their website, watch the video or call Andrea directly at 704-391-3842. Register now and ensure your seat on the bus.






Foster Village Charlotte creates connection with dignity for children and families experiencing foster care by meeting urgent needs, providing educational and emotional support, and advocating as a collective community voice for children. They support foster parents, kinship caregivers and biological parents seeking reunification. 


We believe that strengthening the families and systems that surround a child experiencing foster care leads to a resilient next generation that breaks the cycle of childhood adversity. They offer counseling, sensory tool support with an OT and support groups among other resources.


On April 25th from 10 - 11:30 am for  Coffee for a Cause at the Long Room in Plaza Midwood with Foster Village Charlotte. This will be a meaningful morning dedicated to raising awareness about foster care in our community. Listen to a panel discussion on the current state of foster care and the impactful programs of Foster Village Charlotte, which provide crucial support to families and children experiencing foster care. Learn about the specific needs of these programs and how you can play a role in strengthening our village.





Abong Fankam | abongfankam@gmail.com 



No Backpack Day was founded on February 12, 2012, born from a simple yet profound idea by a young 8 year-old student, Mongai Fankam. Disturbed by the challenges faced by children in rural Cameroon who had to carry their school supplies without backpacks, Mongai inspired her school in Charlotte, NorthCarolina, to experience a day without backpacks. This initiative quickly turned into a global movement, growing to involve over 40 schools and helping distribute over 100,000 backpacks to children across continents from Angola to Zimbabwe, including local efforts in North Carolina.


Join us on Saturday April 26th for our Fundraising Gala: A Night Full of Purpose | No Back Pack Day. Starting at 6:30 at the Nascar Hall of Fame, this will be an evening of impact, inspiration, and giving back. Featured speakers will include Dr. Auma Obama, Kenyan activist, Melissa Mahtani, CBS News journalist and Dr. Jess Awasung, leadership coach and education advocate. Adults only please! Tickets are $150.  We hope to see you there, where we gather to support a cause that changes lives—one backpack at a time.



"Hoppin' Into Spring", April 18th


Shakieta Maloye | info@anotherchanceclt.org | (O) 704-910-5576, (M) 704-562-7500



Get ready to shake off winter with Another Chance House of Refuge's 'Hoppin' Into Spring' event! This family-friendly gathering on April 18, 2025 at 1pm-6pm at 2600 Newland Road Charlotte, NC 28216 will feature Easter Bunny photo ops, easter egg hunt, food, music, easter basket giveaways, and vendors offering resources. It's a great way to support our work to empower underserved families, and enjoy a joyful community celebration. We hope to see you there! Become a vendor, volunteer, or bring family and friends.  

  

Vendor/Volunteer Link: https://forms.gle/F89i1QCZKCadTsbH6

  




Bea Coté | b.cote@impactdv.org | 980-721-7268 tel and text

LCSW, Founder and Executive Director



IMPACT+ is an umbrella of abuse prevention programs and services, including our flagship domestic violence intervention program: IMPACT.


WHAT WE DO:

IMPACT+ works with the community to stop abuse by addressing it at its source. 


Here’s how we do it:

  • Educate the community about domestic violence prevention

  • Provide Domestic Violence Intervention Programs (DVIPs)

  • Increase community safety through collaborative partnerships

  • Provide ongoing peer support to past program participants

  • Reduce fees for eligible participants


They are looking for board members and supporters.  #Only abusers can stop abuse. Please reach out if you are interested.




Liz Schob | ebschob@gmail.com


Wedgewood is a liberal, culturally diverse, service-oriented, interfaith church in Charlotte, NC with members who are Progressive Christians, Buddhists, Muslims, Pagans, Atheists, Agnostics, and many other faith journeys and perspectives.


Wedgewood: A Social Justice Community is presenting Wedgewood Film Series. The first film in the series is “God & Country,” a powerful documentary by director Dan Partland that examines the rise of Christian Nationalism, its impact on our constitutional republic, and how it distorts Christianity itself.


We are honored to have Shea Watts, PhD, lead the post-film discussion! Dr. Watts, author of Where the Spirit Is and Director of Contemporary Music and Worship Arts at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, will guide us through a conversation about the film’s themes and their impact on faith, democracy, and justice.


The screening costs $5 and will take place on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at 1:30, at VisArt Video, 3104 Eastway Drive, Charlotte, North Carolina.


Buy Tickets in advance to ensure your seat.





Greg Jarrell, Charlotte Organizer | gjarrell@redressmovement.org | 704-654-6546


The Redress Movement is a newly formed nonprofit organization that empowers communities across the U.S. to take direct action to redress racial segregation. We work to repair the harm caused by intentional policies that segregate communities by educating, mobilizing, shifting the narrative, and winning redress victories. Our starting point is housing justice, but our goal is to dismantle all that divides us and heal our nation by facing the facts of history.


We work in deep partnership with local communities, and we do our work by educating, mobilizing, shifting the narrative, and winning Redress Victories.


We're looking for people who want to organize multi-racial, locally rooted community efforts to document the history and impact of segregation and win specific and significant repair.


Take the pledge to join Redress Neighbors who are working together to desegregate their communities across the country.


You can also join in the People’s Budget Coalition Campaign which is working to collect 2500 postcards to be hand delivered to city council members in support of the People’s Budget. This budget seeks to mandate A/C in rental housing and to support grassroots housing organizations.


In addition we are sponsoring Listening Sessions: Targeting Equitable Climate Infrastructure in Low and Moderate Income Communities. There are two dates for this opportunity: 



There is a $50 stipend for participants in both sessions




HURRICANE HELENE RECOVERY UPDATES



We’ve added to our website: FEMA Denial Letters: Reasons for Denials & Remedies – Please check it out if you or someone you know is dealing with a FEMA denial 


The Governor’s Advisory Committee on Western North Carolina Recovery will meet virtually via Microsoft Teams on Monday, April 14, 10:00am – 12:00pm. There will not a public comment period during the meeting, but questions and

feedback can be shared at wncrecovery@nc.gov.   



RESOURCES

  1. Grants for Impacted and Responding Organizations

  2. How to donate and volunteer: Blue Ridge Public Radio has this list, VolunteerNC has this list, NCVOAD has this list, Hands On Asheville-Buncombe County has this list.


NCVOAD

To stay connected, join NC VOAD. Below is a list of the NC VOAD (Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster) recurring Committee Calls with dates, times, and links.


Long-Term Recovery Groups

Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:00 am

Meeting ID: 160 098 4167, Passcode: 604572

Dial in number:

+1 415 449 4000 US (US Spanish Line)

• 833 568 8864 US

 

Disaster Case Management

Wednesdays at 12:00 noon

 

Emotional and Spiritual Care/Child Wellbeing

Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12:30 pm

Meeting ID: 160 139 5145

Passcode: 054460

Dial in number:

• +1 415 449 4000 US (US Spanish Line)

• 833 568 8864 US

 

Volunteer Management

Fridays at 2:00 pm

Meeting ID: 944 0139 8276

Passcode: 461008

 

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

First and third Thursdays each month at 10:30 am

Meeting ID: 963 214 6210

Dial-In: +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)

 

Communications Committee

Tuesdays at 10 am




OTHERS ON THE CALL (AS TIME ALLOWS)



Aurora Palmer | Director of Programs & Services | Aurora@matthewshelpcenter.org 


We are holding  a Back-to-School event in the Fall for children K-12th grade.If your organization is geared towards school aged children and/or their parents, and you are interested in having an information booth at our event, please reach out to me at Aurora@matthewshelpcenter.org and we can discuss if we might be a good fit.




GENERAL INFORMATION


EASY WAY TO FIND NC BENEFITS


A new digital resource, MyFriendBen North Carolina, officially launched on Tuesday, April 1, 2024. The resource is designed to be a quick, comprehensive and easy to use way for North Carolinians to learn about benefits they may be eligible for and apply on their own or with support. 


The tool is user-friendly and currently available in 12 languages. You can see the full list of current benefits.  

After using MyFriendBen, clients will receive a customized benefit report with estimated cash value, time needed to apply, and information about navigators who can assist with applications. MyFriendBen in North Carolina is based on an earlier release of a similar tool in Colorado, which identified an average of $1,500 per month in cash and savings for eligible households. MyFriendBen is anonymous, fast and judgment-free.  The tool has been tested and built with input from community organizations and local benefits experts.




Passport / Birth Certificate Assistance 


Alba Sanchez| Immigrant Welcoming Center Manager | 704 941 2558


LAC is offering a  LAC/Passport application to the community. The assistance is available at no cost for LAC members, and a fee of $5.00 applies for non-members. Families will need to contact our main office to schedule an appointment. Please spread this information to families in your network.




CHARLOTTE MECKLENBURG LIBRARY – “SENTENCED” SCREENING



Join us for a Community Impact Screening of “Sentenced,” a powerful documentary narrated by four-time NBA champion and longtime Charlotte resident, Stephen Curry. This 70 minute film documents the stories of four ethnically diverse adults and children who have never learned to read, showcasing the critical issue of childhood illiteracy, a challenge that impacts families and communities nationwide. You'll leave feeling motivated and prepared to create change in Mecklenburg County and beyond.


A drop-in prescreening reception with heavy hors d'oeuvres will take place 5:15-5:45 p.m., with the screening of “Sentenced” beginning at 5:45 p.m. in the Wells Fargo Theatre at ImaginOn: The Joe and Joan Martin Center. Opportunities to respond to the film will be available through representation of community literacy organization resource tables for discussion and response following the screening of the film. You will not want to miss this informative and impactful event.




CLERK'S OFFICE SEEKS APPLICANTS TO FILL VACANCIES ON THE COUNTY'S CAPITAL BUDGET ADVISORY COMMITTEE, and the PARK and RECREATION COMMISSION


Members of the Citizens Capital Budget Advisory Committee are charged with receiving and reviewing capital project forms, project reports, and reporting to the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) annually on findings related to capital, deferred maintenance, and operating costs. In addition, the committee is responsible for reviewing the community engagement process for the Capital Improvement Program.

 

The Park and Recreation Commission is responsible for advising the BOCC in all matters affecting recreation programs, and the acquisition and disposal of lands and properties related to all aspects of the County’s recreation program. The commission also proposes recreation regulations, which in its judgment are necessary to support and protect the assigned responsibilities as defined in its resolution.

 

To apply, visit BOCC.MeckNC.gov/Clerk or contact the County Clerk’s Office at 980-314-2939 or Clerk@MeckNC.gov. Applicants must reside in Mecklenburg County to qualify for an appointment. 



MECK PRE-K IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR UPCOMING 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR


MECK Pre-K, a high-quality, free pre-kindergarten program open to all four-year-old children in Mecklenburg County, is now taking applications for the upcoming school year. All children in Mecklenburg County who will be four years old on or before Aug. 31, 2025, are eligible.

 

To apply or learn more about the application requirements visit meckprek.org. Interested parties unable to apply online are encouraged to email info@MECKPreK.org  or call 704-368-3370 to schedule an appointment to apply in person.


Confronting Division Training Series 


 


PRAYER FOR LEADERS


Thanks to Joe Hamby for sharing this: 

As Jamil Zaki reminds us on a Hidden Brain podcast: “I think of hope as a fiery and often radical emotion, something that is not saying, this is fine in a room that's on fire, but rather saying, this room is on fire, we can put it out.”



NEXT MEETING: Two weeks from today – Thursday at 11 a.m.

 




 

 

 


 
 
 

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