NEW JLC YEAR NEW COMMUNITY PLACEMENTS by Tammy Stanard The Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) is pleased to announce new Community Placements for 2020-2021. JLC members are looking forward to getting involved and working with these organizations to ensure all children in the Charlotte area meet school readiness requirements. Children who are ready for school, emotionally and physically, will learn more and be prepared for success in school and eventually beyond the classroom.
Renaissance West Community Initiative The Renaissance West Community Initiative (RWCI) has a holistic approach to community redevelopment. RWCI focuses on multiple critical factors including housing, education and development programs, health and wellness services, and commercial investment. RWCI’s model of mixed-income housing offers the environment and amenities to help residents thrive by elevating the standard of living for the lowest-income residents, while providing affordable housing opportunities for residents in higher income brackets. RWCI contributes to a great future by providing high quality educational options. JLC members will serve through a multitude of projects that focus on the child, family and neighbor, assist with the mobile food pantry, and plan special events throughout the year.
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PARENTCHILD+ ParentChild+ uses education to break the cycle of poverty for low-income families. The organization engages early in life and helps toddlers, their parents, and their family child care providers access a path to possibility. For families living in underserved communities, ParentChild+ is a first step on the ladder to success, a “personal booster club” for each family it serves. JLC members will work with families on literacy programs, financial literacy programs, teaching computer skills, and programs that work to increase the bonds between parents and children by modeling playing together and talking together.
