Do Good Charlotte

MeckMIN doesn't just talk about unity. It creates spaces where it happens, from interfaith dinners to solidarity events. Their impact ripples outward. Through their work, neighbors who might never have met are finding common ground. Host Pamela Escobar is joined by Rev. LeDayne McLeese Polaski, MeckMIN's Executive Director, and Glenn Smith, who is being honored for his organization's work in the community.

Through summer rock camps, music lessons, and workshops, We Rock Charlotte empowers kids and teens to stand up for themselves and each other—loudly and proudly. Pamela Escobar is joined by co-founder Krystle Baller, along with Stephanie Klein—who started as a student and now helps lead the program that shaped her.

Grooming Greatness creatively grooms and empowers youth ages 9-16 primarily from underserved communities through exposure to cultural experiences, literacy, visual and performing arts. Host Pamela Escobar talks with Grooming Greatness Founder Monique Stubbs, and Board Member Rita Garnto

Fearless Brown Girls, empowers underserved and underrepresented high school girls to achieve financial confidence and independence, working to bridge the racial wealth gap, starting with our future leaders. Host Pam Escobar talks with FBG Executive Director Diana Williams, and Ayre Cupid, a FBG mentee and program participant.

About fourteen percent of children here are living in poverty – and this isn't just a temporary struggle. It's a shadow that can follow them their entire lives. These children are statistically likely to remain on a low income as adults, trapped in a cycle that seems almost impossible to break. But Families Forward believes in impossible. Host Pam Escobar talks with Tatiyana Laws, Director of Programming, and Erica Blount, VP of the Alumni Board of Families Forward.

SHARE Charlotte is highlighting organizations that create safe havens for patients and families navigating medical care. Facing extended medical treatment is already a difficult situation. But if you're from out of town and need to find a place to stay nearby, that just adds another layer of stress. The Hospitality House of Charlotte lifts a weight off people's shoulders. Their 20-bedroom house offers more than just a place to sleep. It's a space for people to grab a hot meal, do a load of laundry, and find a moment of peace. Host Pam Escobar talks with Diana Warth, Chief Development Director at Hospitality House of Charlotte, and Abby Waters, a Charlotte social worker who works with Hospitality House.

This January, SHARE Charlotte is focusing on organizations that provide crucial support to families during some of their most challenging moments – when their children are receiving medical care.  Host Pam Escobar talks with Kristin Young, the Chief Advancement Officer at Ronald McDonals House of Charlotte, and Diana Warth, the Chief Development Officer.

Recorded live at Share Charlotte's Giving Tuesday event at Optimist Hall on December 3, 2024. Host Pamela Escobar talks with four local non-profits doing good in Charlotte, about their missions and their needs this giving season. Guests: Autumn Well, Executive Director, International House Tere Gonzalez, Executive Director, Circle de Luz Leanna Calvin, Executive Director, Exposure Project Donna Dunlap, President & CEO, Big Brothers Big Sisters

Rebuilding Together of Greater Charlotte mobilizes contractors, community volunteers, and a skilled construction team to provide critical home repairs and accessibility modifications for free to low-income homeowners.  Host Pamela Escobar is joined by Rebuilding Together's Will Rimer, and volunteer and board member Maghan Cook.

The Park Community Development Corporation (The Park CDC) was established by The Park Church in 2018. Its goal is to support the West Charlotte community through initiatives focused on affordable housing, healthy living, and economic mobility. Host Pamela Escobar talks with Danyae Thomas, who is the Director of Programming & Strategic Partnerships for the Park CDC, and Herb Wilson, a resident.

Hurricane Helene recently devastated our mountain towns. Our hearts ache for western NC, and as a state, we're uniting to help our neighbors rebuild. We can all contribute, and many already have. But the road to recovery is long, which is why we're bringing you this special edition of Do Good Charlotte.  In this episode, we highlight three organizations making a unique impact in the recovery effort – and showing you how you can pitch in. Featuring Jason Gudzunas, the Executive Director of the Charlotte branch of the American Red Cross; Clark Pennington, COO of The Independence Fund; Michelle Schaefer-Old, the Founder and CEO of the Diaper Bank of NC.

A-C-4-Ed is Charlotte's largest nonprofit provider of Early Childhood programming. Host Pamela Escobar talks with Jared Keaton from A-C-4-Ed, and parent Nadia Omally, whose child participated in their Head Start programs

This month, SHARE Charlotte is spotlighting Early Childhood Education partners whose core programs and operations focus on the health and early learning of children ages birth to five. In this episode, Freedom Communities Executive Director Hannah Beavers joins host Pamela Escobar to discuss how she is steering this organization into the future. 

This month, SHARE Charlotte is shining the spotlight on a Black-led nonprofit that's doing the work now—to set our kids up for the future. Host Pamela Escobar talks with Tammy and John Martin, the co-founders of the YBLA, and Summer Newby, a YBLA participant.

This August, SHARE Charlotte is shining the spotlight on Black-led nonprofits making a profound impact in our community. Host Pamela Escobar talks with Community Link President & CEO Tameka Gunn, and Tierra Brant, a Community Link customer.

Host Pamela Escobar talks with Bentzion and Rochel Groner. They saw a world where some of our neighbors—those with disabilities—were being left behind- and they decided to do something about it.

This July, SHARE Charlotte is shining a spotlight on nonprofits that empower individuals with disabilities. InReach is a nonprofit that's building a world where everyone can live life on their own terms. Host Pamela Escobar is joined by InReach's CEO Lori Gougeon and Jennifer Carter Barber, the Director of Community Works and Vocational Services.

1 in 3 women are impacted by domestic violence or sexual assault in their lifetime. Host Pamela Escobar talks with Outreach Coordinator Paxtyn Lawson and Supportive Services Manager at Safe Alliance's Domestic Violence Shelter, Anisse Puryear about their work providing hope and healing to those impacted by domestic violence and sexual assault.

We're sharing a powerful story—one about turning immense loss into a mission of hope and education for the next generation. Host Pam Escobar talks with Jamie Kimble Foundation for Courage Executive Director Sherill Carrington, along with two teens involved with their work—Seren Julian and Ben Pfaller.

This month, SHARE Charlotte is spotlighting organizations supporting those struggling with addiction. Host Pamela Escobar talks with Harrison Holton, his mother Catherine, and The Dilworth Center's CEO Charles Odell about their inspiring story.

Host Pamela Escobar talks with Hope Haven President/CEO Kristin Blinson about the work Hope Haven does with those fighting addiction.

Classroom Central is making sure every classroom has what it needs to thrive. Classroom Central's Executive Director, Karen Calder, joins host Pamela Escobar in-studio to share the difference they're making—and how you can volunteer your time.

This month, we're putting our focus on volunteer opportunities here in Charlotte. Host Pamela Escobar is joined by Melissa Hovey, SHARE Charlotte's Managing Director, to talk about Do Good Week (April 15-19) and by Jack Sheehan, Executive Director at Assist ME, and Sherry Simpson, Volunteer & Board Member at Assist ME.

Poppy Muse provides a launchpad for young women to transition out of foster care and into successful, independent lives. Host Pamela Escobar is joined by Poppy Muse Executive Director Tameka Mclean and a Poppy Muse client, Anne.

Pam Escobar is joined by Becky Santoro, founder of Foster Village Charlotte, a nonprofit dedicated to wrapping a supportive community around foster families, so they can focus on supporting children.

Stand for Animals Veterinary Clinic provides affordable care to pet owners to prevent them from having to surrender or euthanize their animals. We're joined by its founder, Cary Bernstein. 

This February…SHARE Charlotte is highlighting our nonprofit partners who focus on caring for animals. These organizations support rescue, education, outreach, and advocacy of wild or domesticated animals in the Charlotte area. In this episode, Pam Escobar talks with Jennifer Gordon, founder of Carolina Waterfowl Rescue.

Big Brothers Big Sisters is investing in local children by pairing them up with mentors. And it makes a real impact. Host Pamela Escobar is joined by BBBS VP Kalishia Mitchell, and Big Brother Adam Derbridge and his Little Brother, Frederick.

Foundation for Girls is investing in women to be financially savvy, digitally capable, career confident, and socially connected so they can be successful.  Co-founder Sahana Mantha joins host Pamela Escobar to talk about the organization.

Pamela Escobar talks with Jennifer Moxley and Shannon Walker, from the Charlotte non-profit She Dreams In Color, a local organization dedicated to providing mental health services to marginalized women. Recorded at SHARE Charlotte's Giving Tuesday event on November 26, 2023.

Recorded at SHARE Charlotte's Giving Tuesday event on November 26, 2023, this episode includes mini conversations with four Charlotte non-profits going good in the Queen City. Pamela Escobar talks with: Renee Ratcliffe from Cakeable Diane Hunt from Changed Choices Quianna Simmons from Supportive Housing Communities Erin Katzner and Kristin Dean from The Carolina Raptor Center

The Crescent Coalition connects nine local non-profit organizations who work to help students on their journey from middle school all the way to successful careers. Host Pamela Escobar is joined by Ian Joyce from GenOne, Maria Diaz from Carolina Youth Coalition and the Crescent Coalition, and Jarian Kerekes of the Equitable Foundation.

For a lot of people who serve time in prison, getting a job or launching a career afterward is a challenge. City Startup Labs is opening the doors for new opportunities through its ReEntry Entrepreneurship Program. It's partnering with major employers, like Atrium Health, to transition justice-involved people into careers in healthcare. And it's also creating pathways to become entrepreneurs. Host Pamela Escobar is joined by Travis Williams, the Director of the ReEntry Entrepreneurship Program, and Renea Wells, a member of the program.

Sustain Charlotte works collaboratively with residents, neighborhood organizations, government agencies, nonprofits, and businesses to solve the most important challenges to the long-term social, economic, and environmental health of the Charlotte community. Host Pamela Escobar is joined by Sustain Charlotte's Eric Zaverl and Meg Fencil.

This September…SHARE Charlotte is shining a spotlight on organizations that are dedicated to protecting our planet. These nonprofits are creating a zero-waste, low-carbon future so our rivers, land, and wildlife keep thriving. In this episode, Pamela Escobar sits down with Bart Landers, Executive Director of The Catawba Lands Conservancy and Carolina Thread Trail, and Larry Humbert, a volunteer.

Communities in Schools works with children in 55 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools which have high percentages of low-income students. Host Pamela Escobar is joined by CIS president and CEO Men Tchaas Ari, Bryani Woods, who was a CIS student about eight years ago, and Jaliah Wilson, a CIS student who just graduated from high school.

FACTS Initiative provides mental health services to underserved children and families who don't traditionally receive care. Host Pamela Escobar is joined by FACTS CEO Aisha Yesher-El and volunteer Melissa Picault.

Charlotte's Teaching Fellows Institute'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.  Host Pamela Escobar is joined by Barbara Caldwell, the Executive Director, and Robin Nelson, a TFI fellow.

Money Magnets Club (MMC) is a community that encourages entrepreneurship and financial literacy among elementary school kids and their responsible adults through exposure, education, and resources, to build generational wealth.

You may know Charlotte Pride for its annual festival and parade - but its work goes beyond that. It creates programs and activities to enrich, empower, and strengthen the unique lives and experiences of LGBTQ people in Charlotte and the Carolinas. Host Pamela Escobar is joined by Charlotte Pride Communications Manager Lisa Schob and volunteer Anthony Walton-Tate.

Do Good Charlotte and SHARE Charlotte are celebrating Pride Month by putting a spotlight on partners that advocate for and embrace LGBTQ+ culture. PFLAG Charlotte works with families of gender-diverse children…to help them find resources and safety.  This episode, host Pamela Escobar is joined by PFLAG Executive Director Karen Graci and volunteer and Board Member, Dr. Sebastian Barr.

In this episode of Do Good CLT, we're introducing you Carolina Youth Coalition, an organization making college possible for kids.