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MEET LOCAL NONPROFITS
Just like #YPMixerCLT IRL, the Mix-Up website a one-of-a-kind interactive experience, designed to introduce you to 50 local nonprofits all in one place!
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If you take action and do good for one of the participating nonprofits you meet below, don't forget to let us know here so you can be entered to win one of our awesome prizes!
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Not sure where to start? Take this fun, five question quiz and get directed to the participating #YPMixerCLT Mix-Up nonprofits associated with the cause you care about most!
The Humane Society of Charlotte believes in working to improve our community by creating new, loving families, and building a world where there are no more homeless and unwanted animals.
CWC is an innovative non-profit organization providing financial capability-building services to Charlotte’s economically-vulnerable families.
CAF's mission is to identify and address poverty causes by providing programs and services that assist economically disadvantaged citizens with gaining the skills and abilities necessary to achieve self-sufficiency.
The Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation (CRF) educates and advocates to protect the lakes, rivers and streams of the Catawba-Wateree River basin.
CYC's mission is to prepare high-performing, under-resourced students to enter, excel in, and graduate from college so they can be full participants in society.
UMBA Bright Stars-Beyond the School Day, provides excellent K-5 after school and summer camp programs that assist every child to become proficient readers and mathematics “Stars.”
The Anne Springs Close Greenway is a 2,100 acre nature preserve that allows individuals in the Greater Charlotte region to engage in conservation through educational, recreational events and programs.
The American Cancer Society is the nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.
Digi-Bridge aims to equip shareholders with the means to foster optimal use of technology in the learning environment, ensuring that all 21st century learners have opportunities to succeed in the digital age.
Donate Life North Carolina’s mission is to inspire all North Carolina residents to save and enhance lives by registering as organ, eye and tissue donors.
Freedom School Partners promotes the long-term success of children by preventing summer learning loss through igniting a passion for reading and inspiring a love of learning.
The Dottie Rose Foundation encourages, supports and educates girls who have an interest in technology and want to learn how it can be used to enhance their learning and future careers.
GardHouse exists to grow and develop college students of color into the next generation of workforce leaders.
Gracious Hands houses homeless women and their children for one year, while providing basic services, food, showers, laundry, mail, and counseling.
As a health and human services organization, RunningWorks’ mission in the community is to work with individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity to address their needs for physical, emotional and social well-being.
Teal Diva celebrates victories, honors memories, empowers women, educates the community and funds diagnostic research for ovarian and gynecologic cancers.
Socialserve connects people to housing and provides supportive, second chance employment
Girls on the Run inspires girls to live joyful, healthy, and confident lives through their 10 week physical activity based program.
PFLAG Charlotte has been saves LGBTQ lives, strengthens families, and empowers LGBTQ individuals and allies through support, education, and advocacy.
Girl Scouts is the world's preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls where, in an accepting and nurturing environment, girls build character and skills for success in the real world.
Soccer F.C. believes in the power of sport, and that every child should be able to play soccer and have the opportunity to be a part of a team.
Heart Math Tutoring recruits and supports volunteers as one-on-one tutors in high-poverty CMS elementary schools during the school day.
TFKC provides bicycle education programs, access to the bicycle across all socioeconomic classes, and transformative ride experiences for underserved youth while creating a healthy, educational, and safe environment for those in need within the Charlotte community.
Safe Alliance provides hope and healing to those impacted by domestic violence and sexual assault in Mecklenburg County.
TreesCharlotte is a public/private nonprofit collaboration to grow, diversify and steward the city’s iconic urban forest. Trained volunteers and science-based programs teach residents about the value of trees, how to plant and care for them.
TFC's purpose is to engage, honor and inspire the Charlotte area’s outstanding teachers to promote the engaged retention of these outstanding educators in the profession.
She Built This City empowers women of ALL ages in the construction trade through elementary camps, Builder Girls middle school clubs & Women@Work Trade Circle mentoring & advanced training.
Parkinson Association of the Carolinas (PAC) serves as a resource for individuals & their families affected by Parkinson’s disease in the Carolinas, through education, community outreach & direct support.
Seacrest Studios at Levine Children's Hospital provides young patients an outlet in which to engage and explore the creative realms of radio and television.
Do Greater Charlotte’s mission is to address the lack of exposure and access to creative, technological, and entrepreneurial education within underserved communities in Charlotte.
Carolina Raptor Center ignites imaginations and inspires engagement in the natural world through the exploration and rehabilitation of birds of prey.
Apparo transforms the community and improves lives by connecting local nonprofits to technology expertise and resources that amplify their impact.
Charlotte Family Housing empowers working families experiencing homelessness to achieve long-term self-sufficiency through shelter, housing, supportive services and advocacy.
Healing Vine Harbor reduces the number of single women living in shelters or unsafe situations, providing a pathway out of poverty to ensure self-sufficiency.
Family Mankind works with and serves the most violent to protect and serve the most vulnerable, saving both, and the community they reside, so each can be the most victorious in their one lifetime
Make An Impact Foundation promotes the education and well-being of children.
Answer Scholarship helps mothers fulfill their dream of earning a college degree and setting the expectation for a college education for their children.
Foundation For Girls economically empowers young women by driving long-term systemic change to economically empower young women through conscious collaboration, collective responsibility, and a circular community.
Social Venture Partners Charlotte, collectively invests their Partners’ (donors) time, talent, and money into strengthening the region’s high-potential nonprofits.
Florence Crittenton's mission is to promote health and hope for tomorrow's children by providing comprehensive health, educational and social services for single pregnant and non-pregnant adolescents, women and their families.
Ronald McDonald House's mission is to provide a safe, affordable, and caring "home-away-from-home" for families of children receiving treatment in Charlotte-area medical facilities.
LAWA is committed to advancing education and quality of life of Latino youth in the Charlotte region.
The CF Foundation is the world's leader in the search for a cure for cystic fibrosis, a progressive genetic disease. Nearly every CF-specific drug available today was made possible without financial support.
The American Red Cross exists to provide compassionate care to those in need.
The YMCA is a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose and each other.
Rebuilding Together believes in a safe and healthy home for every person, including disabled and aging homeowners.
The Women's Impact Fund strengthens communities by maximizing women’s leadership in philanthropy through collective giving, education and engagement.
The Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, to developing the potential of women and to improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.
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