2026 Shop For GOOD Digital Guide

Let’s SHOP for GOOD! Take a look and help our nonprofits get some of their MOST NEEDED items!

Foster Village Charlotte 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.

Water Bottles • Notebooks • Crayola Crayons

SHOP OUR WISHLIST These items will be sent to children entering foster care as they arrive in a new foster or kinship home, providing comfort and essential supplies during a major life transition.

Anderson Outreach

The mission of Anderson Outreach is to support the health and well-being of equity-impacted youth through programs and funding that focus on basic needs, quality education, and housing resources.

Backpacks • Notebook Paper • School Supply Kits

SHOP OUR WISHLIST These items will be distributed to more than 250 youth at two Back-to-School & Wellness Bash events, helping students start the school year prepared and confident.

Just Do It Movement

Our mission is to provide critical identification services and housing solutions to neighbors experiencing homelessness and formerly incarcerated persons, through strategic partnerships; while guiding them towards independence and self-sufficiency.

Backpacks • Pencils • Notebooks

SHOP OUR WISHLIST These items will be distributed to students experiencing homelessness throughout the year and at our Back 2 School event, helping ensure they have the supplies needed for success.

RUTS Foundation

Building a stronger Charlotte by connecting families to resources, community, and each other.

Backpacks • Pencils • Notebooks

SHOP OUR WISHLIST These items will be distributed directly to students at our Back-toSchool Event, providing the essential supplies they need to begin the school year ready to learn.

Piedmont Music Therapy The mission of PMT is to engage, empower and accompany individuals to reach their goals grounded in the frameworks of music therapy and social work. PMT strives to meet students and clients where they are and support them in improving their quality of life.

AED Device • Birthday Gifts • Sanitizing Wipes

SHOP OUR WISHLIST These items will improve the safety and well-being of our clinic by providing an AED for client families, volunteers, and staff, while birthday and closure gifts help celebrate important milestones.

Safe Alliance The mission of Safe Alliance is to provide hope and healing to those impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking in Mecklenburg County.

Deodorant • Textured Haircare Products • Gift Cards

SHOP OUR WISHLIST These items will provide children impacted by domestic violence with essential hygiene supplies, helping restore comfort, dignity, and a sense of normalcy as they prepare to return to school.

Congregations for Kids (CFK) CFK empowers the Church and community to champion lasting resilience for kids experiencing foster care.

24 Backpacks

SHOP OUR WISHLIST These backpacks will be distributed to children impacted by foster care across the greater Charlotte area, ensuring they begin the school year equipped for success.

Despierta

At Despierta our mission is to educate and empower bilingual youth through our mental health and leadership programs.

Markers • Construction Paper • Pencils

SHOP OUR WISHLIST These items will support our school-year youth program for students in grades 6–12, providing supplies that enhance learning, engagement, and personal growth.

Lift Up Carolinas Lift Up Carolinas is a nonprofit volunteer organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and families through community-based philanthropic programs.

School Clothing • Children’s Books • Hygiene Supplies

SHOP OUR WISHLIST These items will be distributed throughout the year to vulnerable students in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and through our community partner organizations.

Crossnore Communities for Children Crossnore champions the well-being of children and families by fostering innovative change that weaves a fabric of resilience in homes, schools, and communities.

Three-Ring Binders • Paper • Bookbags

SHOP OUR WISHLIST These items will support children and youth attending school while in foster care or waiting to be adopted, helping them feel prepared and confident for the school year.

Arts For Life

Arts For Life is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting pediatric patients and families through arts education and engagement. By providing educational arts programs, we enrich patients’ lives, nurture their minds and spirits, and encourage positive healthcare experiences for children and their families.

Crayons • Paint Sticks • Acrylic Paint Sets

SHOP OUR WISHLIST These art materials will be used by pediatric patients and their families in our programs at Levine Children’s Hospital — many of whom don’t have the “traditional” back-to-school experience each fall and gain a great deal through their exposure to art in the hospital.

Crittenton of NC Our mission is to empower women and children through education, health, residential care, and supportive services. We envision ending the generational cycle of poverty and trauma, creating better tomorrows.

Water Bottles • Tissues • Clothing Hangers

SHOP OUR WISHLIST These items will support teenage girls in foster care who are enrolled in high school or trade school, helping them succeed both academically and personally.

Builders Bridge

We exist to bridge the gap between opportunities in the homebuilding industry and the needs of the local community. Our programs and partners are designed to deliver real jobs, right now.

Spiral-Lined Notebooks • One-Inch Binders • Pens

SHOP OUR WISHLIST These items will support young adults ages 18–30 beginning careers in the construction industry by providing organizational supplies they will use throughout their training.

Charlotte ToolBank

ToolBank serves community-based organizations by providing tools, equipment & expertise to empower their most ambitious goals.

Cleaning Wipes

SHOP OUR WISHLIST These items will help the ToolBank keep equipment clean, organized, and ready for schools and nonprofit organizations that rely on these resources for learning and community projects.

KinderMourn KinderMourn provides hope for bereaved parents, grieving children and teens by offering support and counseling programs, creating awareness of bereavement issues and empowering the community to effectively assist those who have suffered an unthinkable loss.

Paintbrushes • Watercolor Paper • Canvas Boards

SHOP OUR WISHLIST These items will furnish counseling and play therapy rooms at KinderMourn, supporting grieving children and teens with resources used daily in therapeutic services.

The Epiphany School of Charlotte

Our mission is to empower the neurodiverse student with foundational social, emotional, and academic skills needed to thrive in school and in life.

Hokki Stools • Balance Ball Chair • Bean Bag Chair

SHOP OUR WISHLIST These items will provide flexible seating that promotes selfregulation, independence, focus, and engagement for our neurodiverse students.

Matthews HELP Center

To provide short-term crisis assistance to our neighbors in the greater Matthews community. We provide financial and nonfinancial assistance to residents within a 6-zip code service area.

Notebooks

SHOP OUR WISHLIST These items will support school-age children and teens whose families are experiencing financial hardship, helping them maintain dignity and stay focused on learning during times of crisis.

What’s Next To open doors for young men from underserved communities by building life-long relationships to grow their levels of character, confidence, and hope for a brighter future.

Snacks • Notebooks • Gym Shorts

SHOP OUR WISHLIST These items will support high school boys at Myers Park, East Mecklenburg, and Garinger High Schools by providing supplies that encourage academic success and personal growth.

Champion House Of Care Project One Champion House of Care Project One supports kids who are homeless and below the poverty level. We fight food insecurity, making a difference in the I-85 and Sugar Creek Corridor.

Book Bags • Composition Books • 1-Inch Binders

SHOP OUR WISHLIST These items will support elementary and middle school students living in hotels by providing the supplies they need to return to school prepared and ready to learn.

Barre Belle

Barre Belle provides free, high quality ballet and movement education that inspires confidence, creativity, and belonging among children in youth in underserved communities.

Ballet Storybook • Gift Cards • Tights

SHOP OUR WISHLIST These items will provide dance essentials, educational materials, and classroom supplies that keep Barre Belle’s free programs accessible to every child.

Mind the Gap Mind the Gap is a mental health and wellness nonprofit organization dedicated to making sure no young person falls through the gap. We serve the greater Charlotte Mecklenburg community, providing curated information specific to children, teens and young adults on their journey towards mental wellness and personal growth.

Notebook Journals • Coloring Markers• Water Bottles

SHOP OUR WISHLIST These items will support participants in our Roots and Relationships Internship Program by providing welcome packet supplies and materials used throughout the 10-week curriculum.

The Academy of Goal Achievers

Our mission is, “Helping high school students and young adults navigate life while preparing them for college or career pathways within a multigenerational approach.”

Soap (Bars) • Towels • Personal Hygiene Care Kits

SHOP OUR WISHLIST These items will support first-generation high school graduates from Title I schools in greater Charlotte through our Carry-On Care Package Campaign, helping them prepare for college and career success.

HopeKids NC

HopeKids provides ongoing events, activities, and a powerful, unique support community for families who have a child with cancer or some other life-threatening medical condition. We surround these remarkable children and their families with the message that hope is a powerful medicine.

Backpacks • Notebooks • Mechanical Pencils

SHOP OUR WISHLIST These items will be distributed to families caring for a child with a life-threatening medical condition, providing practical support during a challenging time.

Caterpillar Ministries Caterpillar Ministries walks alongside children and families in the Huntington Green community in Huntersville, helping them move from crisis to stability and from stability to opportunity.

Through academic enrichment, family support, digital literacy, food access, and faith-based relationships, we are helping build a secure, vibrant, and thriving community.

Headphones • Preschool Learning Games • Backpacks

SHOP OUR WISHLIST These items will support more than 250 preschoolers, students, and adult learners in Caterpillar Ministries’ educational programs by providing learning materials that remove barriers and promote academic success.

Ada Jenkins Center Ada Jenkins Center exists to help people in our community create lasting solutions for economic stability. We believe education is one of the strongest pathways to lasting economic opportunity. Through our youth program, LEARN Works, we help elementary school students build their academic skills, grow in confidence, and overcome barriers that can impact their ability to learn and succeed.

Snacks • Classroom Furniture • Bulletin Board Paper

SHOP OUR WISHLIST These items will support students in our no-cost academic enrichment programs by providing classroom supplies, snacks, and learning materials that create welcoming environments where students can thrive.

Allegro Foundation Allegro Foundation is a champion for children with disabilities that combines movement instruction with educational & medical expertise, creating new techniques to teach children with disabilities and enhance their quality of life.

Eazyhold Hand Grips • Maracas • Stickers

SHOP OUR WISHLIST These items will be used in Allegro’s movement education classes for children with disabilities, supporting inclusive learning, physical development, and creative expression.

Families Forward Charlotte Families Forward Charlotte partners with families experiencing poverty to achieve lasting economic stability. We provide educational opportunities, offer essential support, and foster long-term relationships through individualized mentoring.

Floor Cushions • Board Games • Laundry Detergent

SHOP OUR WISHLIST These items will be used in our Child Watch Program which is a part of our educational workshops.

Angels & Sparrows We empower families to achieve upward mobility by integrating food security with a Two-Generation approach that fosters long-term success for both parents and children.

Backpacks • Kleenex • Granola Bars

SHOP OUR WISHLIST These items will support students in grades K–12 participating in our Two-Generation Pathway Program, helping families build educational success together.

LiveLearnPlay

Our mission is to empower and engage undeserved and marginalized youth and their families through holistic outdoor education.

Educational Books • Cooking Supplies • Outdoor Gear

SHOP OUR WISHLIST These items will support children enrolled in our outdoor preschool program and elementary-age campers by providing supplies that encourage learning, exploration, and play.

First Gen Success First Gen Success empowers high-performing, underserved high school girls who aspire to become the first in their families to earn a college degree. Through mentorship, college readiness programming, leadership development, and scholarships, we prepare scholars to succeed in college and become leaders in their schools, workplaces, and communities.

School Essentials • Professional Career Padfolio • Moving Bags

SHOP OUR WISHLIST These items will be distributed to first-generation, college-bound female scholars in the First Gen Success program, helping them confidently transition from high school to college..

Alliance Center for Education Our mission is to provide high-quality education and support for children in need through partnership with their families.

Paper • Markers/Sharpies • Colored Pencils

SHOP OUR WISHLIST These items support Head Start and elementary-aged children in our pre-school and after-school programs.

HopeWay HopeWay’s mission is to make HOPE tangible by inspiring mental wellness for all.

LEGO Brick Boxes • Standing Fans

SHOP OUR WISHLIST These items will support teens in our Mental Health and Teen Eating Disorder Day Treatment Programs as they complete the school portion of their programming day.

Classroom Central Classroom Central fosters equity in education by providing teachers and students with the free resources they need to succeed.

Notebooks • Crayons • Pocket Folders

SHOP OUR WISHLIST These items will give local teachers and students a strong start to the school year, ensuring classrooms are ready and students have the supplies they need to engage, learn, and succeed.

THANK YOU, DUKE ENERGY for powering our Shop for GOOD: Back to School Campaign!

“Every student deserves the chance to walk into the classroom feeling prepared, confident and supported,” said Loree Elswick, president of the Duke Energy Foundation. “When our community comes together to Shop for GOOD, we’re helping make that possible. Every donated item gives students the tools they need to start the school year ready to learn while allowing local nonprofits to spend less on supplies and more on the programs, mentorship and support that help young people grow, succeed and reach their full potential.”