Thanks to those members who voted on our March 2020 Spark ballot, which closed on Monday, March 16. We had 178 members vote, a significant majority of whom affirmed the two recommendations of the Spark committee. In the coming weeks, we will fund the following two grants: $25,000 to Cops and Barbers for unrestricted operating support and …
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Civic engagement leads to intentional discussion and more active involvement in the public policy decisions that shape Charlotte. We recently spoke with WIF member and Mayor Pro Tem, Julie Eiselt, about the significance of civic engagement and what led to her community advocacy. She also shared her thoughts on how to get more involved. Why …
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Matthews Free Medical Clinic was awarded a one-year $80,000 grant in 2017 to expand their Screening and Care Program by hiring an additional nurse practitioner and medical assistant. Our grant enabled 481 individuals to be served. Program outcomes included 100% of new diabetic patients receiving an A1C test, 100% of new patients being offered appropriate specialist …
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Our September 9, 2019 Arts & Culture Lunch & Learn held at the Levine Museum of the New South marked the successful return of the WIF Lunch & Learn series! Members enjoyed a sold-out event featuring Mecklenburg County Manager, Dena Diorio, and new Arts & Science Council (ASC) President, R. Jeep Bryant. Past WIF Board …
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