Sep 9
Laura Marett added the event Poverty Simulation
"A poverty simulation is a guided experience that exposes participants to the realities of poverty, including the challenges of navigating the complex world of government..."
Small Ways You Can ACT Today
Xchanges are small ways you can ACT today to build trust and personally impact the future. Choose an Xchange from the suggestions below, or create one of your own in the Post Your Own Xchange section. ACT today!
Bill Gupton joined the group Central Piedmont Sierra Club
"The Central Piedmont Group of the NC Chapter of the Sierra Club is one of the largest groups in North Carolina, representing the environmental communities for Anson,..."
Maureen Laniak is attending the event Meet African Leader & Reconciliation Partner Celestin...
"Come and meet Celestin Musekura and hear his personal story of reconciliation since the Rwanda genocide. His story will inspire us to think through ways in which we can also..."
Matthew Thorne might attend the event TEDx Charlotte
"TEDxCharlotte is a community of TED followers and others interested in innovative thinking and doing. TED stands for Technology, Entertainment and Design, but the TED mission..."
Matthew Thorne joined the group Citizen Schools, Inc.
"Citizen Schools partners with middle schools to expand the learning day for children in low-income communities across the country. Our programs feature apprenticeships taught..."
COSM added the event Dance Classes
"Adult Ballroom Dance Classes:
Mondays, 7-8pm
Sept 13th & 20th: CHA CHA
Sept 27th & Oct 4th: TANGO
Oct 11th & 18th: SWING
Individual Class: $5/person; $7/couple
Entire 6..."
"Buy locally grown fruits and vegetables"
Tracey Gilbert joined the group Citizen Schools, Inc.
"Citizen Schools partners with middle schools to expand the learning day for children in low-income communities across the country. Our programs feature apprenticeships taught..."
"Buy locally grown fruits and vegetables"
"Come and meet Celestin Musekura and hear his personal story of reconciliation since the Rwanda genocide. His story will inspire us to think through ways in which we can also..."
Cassie McIntyre joined the group Citizen Schools, Inc.
"Citizen Schools partners with middle schools to expand the learning day for children in low-income communities across the country. Our programs feature apprenticeships taught..."
Olympia Boger is attending the event The Arts for Mentoring Gala
"The Living Waters Inc and Charlotte CARES Mentoring Movement presents The Arts for Mentoring Gala. The event will be on Friday, September 10, 2010, from 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. at..."
Olympia Boger commented on the event The Arts for Mentoring Gala
"This is an event that you don't want to miss! Purchase your advance ticket now by calling 704-330-6534 or visit www.carolinatix.org"
Olympia Boger added the event The Arts for Mentoring Gala
"The Living Waters Inc and Charlotte CARES Mentoring Movement presents The Arts for Mentoring Gala. The event will be on Friday, September 10, 2010, from 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. at..."
Derek Woods joined the group Public Library of Charlotte-Mecklenburg
"The Public Library of Charlotte-Mecklenburg is dedicated to creating opportunities for personal success in reading and learning for everyone--expanding minds, empowering..."
"Support a cause outside of your neighborhood."
Sam Byrd added the event 20th Annual Latin American Festival
"Impressive musical acts; rich and savory cuisine; local visual artists and international crafts; inspiring dance presentations; delightful children’s activities – all this at..."
Brant Aycock is attending the event Spanish Cuisine
"Sole offers the best of Spain. Relax after work with an array of tapas and sangria; or settle in for a feast of steaks, chicken and fresh seafood, accompanied by a bottle of..."
"Callaway Plantation is celebrating National Night Out tonight! 6PM!"
"I'm producing a weekly public affairs program on WTVI featuring a panel of local clergy discussing the moral side of the news."
Brant Aycock commented on the event The 39 Steps
"You will LOVE Trailer Park Musical. I just saw it last night and it's hilarious."
Belinda Blake commented on the event The 39 Steps
"My Mom and I have fallen in LOVE with this little theatre! We went to Five Loves when it was advertised here and found it to be hilarious! Going this weekend to The Great..."
Belinda Blake is attending the event The 39 Steps
"Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have The 39 Steps. Broadway's longest running comedy thriller!"
Brant Aycock added the event The 39 Steps
"Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have The 39 Steps. Broadway's longest running comedy thriller!"
"Pick it up even if you didn't drop it."
Jamaal Griffin joined the group Johnson C. Smith University
"The mission of JCSU is to provide an outstanding education for a diverse group of talented and highly motivated students from various ethnic, socioeconomic, and geographical..."
Jarvis Holliday joined the group Crossroads Charlotte
"Crossroads Charlotte is a major community initiative that offers four plausible stories about Charlotte's future to the community for response and action."
"I volunteer at the Second Harvest Food Bank. I park my van and ride public transit as much as possible. "
"Pick it up even if you didn't drop it."
Judith Wilson-Burkes Fitzberger joined the group Crossroads Charlotte
"Crossroads Charlotte is a major community initiative that offers four plausible stories about Charlotte's future to the community for response and action."
cms joined the group Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
"Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) provides academic instruction, rigor and support each school day to more than 134,000 students in kindergarten through 12th grade in 178..."
"Buy locally grown fruits and vegetables"
"Exchange a CD of your favorite music with a friend or neighbor."
Christi Lee joined the group Community Building Initiative
"Community Building Initiative (CBI) is a non-profit organization established in 1997 by government & civic leaders that works to achieve racial and ethnic inclusion and..."
Alexandra Hough joined the group ASC
"ASC is a non-profit organization that serves and supports Charlotte-Mecklenburg's cultural community through grant-making, planning, fundraising, programs and services to..."
Tracy Russ is attending the event TEDx Charlotte
"TEDxCharlotte is a community of TED followers and others interested in innovative thinking and doing. TED stands for Technology, Entertainment and Design, but the TED mission..."
Tracy Russ added the event TEDx Charlotte
"TEDxCharlotte is a community of TED followers and others interested in innovative thinking and doing. TED stands for Technology, Entertainment and Design, but the TED mission..."
Brandon Uttley joined the group Kids Voting Mecklenburg
"More than a mock vote, Kids Voting supports K-12 academic achievement and helps students to develop habits, skills and knowledge needed for effective civic engagement,..."
Sharon Washam joined the group Carolinas HealthCare System
"Carolinas HealthCare System included 32 affiliated hospitals in North and South Carolina. As one of the leading healthcare systems in the Southeast, Carolinas HealthCare..."
Eric Law joined the group International House
"International House is an organization dedicated to bringing Charlotte and the world together by promoting international understanding and serving as a center for diversity,..."
Unity of Charlotte joined the group Unity of Charlotte
"Honoring the many paths to celebration with God, Unity is a progressive, positive, open minded, inclusive and diverse church. Unity supports everyone on their spiritual..."
"Thank your local grocer/retailer/officer/fireman for a job well done."
"Handwrite a nice note to someone with whom you have lost touch."
"Support a cause outside of your neighborhood."
Stephanie Sebero joined the group KN2P
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jcsu joined the group Johnson C. Smith University
"The mission of JCSU is to provide an outstanding education for a diverse group of talented and highly motivated students from various ethnic, socioeconomic, and geographical..."
Sherry Waters joined the group The Koinoiah
"The Koinoiah is an organization designed to increase the awareness of community stewardship and civic responsibility.
The organization has a triennual bi-lingual..."
rssugg joined the group Partners for Parks
"Partners for Parks is a nonprofit, nonpartisan support group that seeks to promote and enhance parks, greenways, open space and recreation in neighborhoods throughout..."
"Along with other spectacular Artists we formed a group called "Project Art Aid" to address the needs of local and global communities. We bel"
"volunteered at South Iredell High School by sprucing up the concession stand and press box."
Categories
Click on one of the Xchanges below if you have completed it.
Pick it up even if you didn't drop it.
Help an individual to learn English as a second language or prepare for a GED exam.
Introduce yourself to a stranger and wish him/her well.
Walk or bike to share a cause and meet others.
Handwrite a nice note to someone with whom you have lost touch.
Vote in every election and bring someone to share the experience.
Click on one of the Xchanges below if you have completed it.
Talk to your kids or parents about their day.
Invite someone to your home with whom you’ve never socialized.
Take your child to a playground in a different neighborhood.
Get together with the parents of your children's classmates
Donate your Family’s old coats to the needy.
Turn television into a conversation piece.
Click on one of the Xchanges below if you have completed it.
Gather friends to clean a park in a different neighborhood.
Perform a random act of kindness for a neighbor.
Sign up for a committee in your neighborhood association.
Thank your local grocer/retailer/officer/fireman for a job well done.
Invite a neighbor to attend local museum exhibit.
Exchange a CD of your favorite music with a friend or neighbor.
Click on one of the Xchanges below if you have completed it.
