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After viral incidents at Birkdale Village and Camp North End, a bigger question is emerging: Where can Charlotte teens go?

As curfews and restrictions increase, many teens say they’re running out of safe, affordable places to hang out — leaving them stuck between home, school or supervised spaces. City leaders and community groups say the lack of “third spaces” is a growing issue.

🔗 Read more https://the-charlotte-ledger.beehiiv.com/p/charlotte-needs-more-third-spaces-for-teens

📸 Photo by Canva

Another life lost in our city 💔
Another family grieving
Another community hurting

This is not normal. This is not okay.

As a city, we cannot continue to wake up to violence like this and just scroll past it.
Our youth are watching. Our families are suffering. Our city deserves better.

🖤 We must choose PEACE
💛 We must build UNITY
🖤 We must EMPOWER our youth
💛 We must STOP THE VIOLENCE

This is bigger than one neighborhood.
This is ALL OF US.

In spite of the hiccups and trials, Million Youth March of Charlotte & Salisbury will remain committed to standing in the gap, speaking up, and creating change but we cannot do it alone.

It’s going to take ALL OF US.
Parents. Leaders. Mentors. Community.

Million Youth March of Charlotte & Salisbury
Est. 2013

“Leading With Love. Standing With Purpose.”

📌 Official Hashtag:

📘 Facebook: Million Youth March of Charlotte & Salisbury
📸 Instagram: |

📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Phone: 980•636•2079

💸 Support the Movement:
CashApp: $MYMOCSTEENS
Venmo:
PayPal: [email protected]

Social Media Coordinators:
Genicia Hairston – Facebook | .new_place77
Kayla Early – Instagram |

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🎉 SAVE THE DATE: FEEDING CHARLOTTE FEEDS 🎉

Friday, May 8, 2026 | 3:30-5:30 PM
📍 Myers Park United Methodist Church

Get ready for Charlotte's MOST HIGH-ENERGY volunteer event of the year!

Picture this: 300 volunteers, upbeat music pumping, teams cheering, and 5,000 nutritious boxed lunches being packed in ONE epic session. This isn't your average volunteer gig—it's a celebration!

What You'll Do:
✅ Pack 5,000 fresh, healthy meals
✅ Dance, laugh, and connect with your community
✅ Make REAL impact—meals go directly to families, kids, seniors, and neighbors experiencing homelessness
✅ Create memories (and take amazing photos!)

Who Can Come: ALL AGES! Bring your family, friends, coworkers, or come solo. Everyone has a role!

Cost: FREE! (But registration is required—spots fill FAST!)

🎟️ Register now: https://app.betterunite.com/feedingcharlotte-feedingcharlottefeeds2026

Questions? 📧 [email protected] | 📞 (704) 654-9667
Let's pack, celebrate, and feed Charlotte, one box at a time! 💚

Vendor Applications now available!!

📅 Event Details:
• Date: May 16, 2026
• Time: 10:00am – 5:00pm (Vendor Set-up: 7:00am – 9:00am)
• Location: Pineville Lake Park – 1000 Johnston Drive Pineville, NC 28134

🔗 How to Apply:
• Visit our Registration Portal: https://pinevillepr.recdesk.com/Community/Member/Signup
• Create your personal profile.
• Submit your application.

🐰 Exciting News from the Easter Bunny! 🐣
The Easter Bunny had an abundance of extra eggs from Easter and wants to share the fun with the kids of Indian Trail!
📍 Where: Crooked Creek Park
🕙 When: Tomorrow morning, we will post exactly when they are ready!
🗺️ Location in the Park: Splash pad/playground side
Eggs will be spread out for a casual hunt. We kindly ask everyone to take a fair share and leave some eggs for others so all children can enjoy the experience.
✨ After the egg hunt, stick around for our pop-up event at 11:00 AM!
We hope to see you there for a fun-filled morning at the park! 🌷🥚

She Built This City is growing and we’re looking for a Construction Operations Coordinator 🛠️

In this role, you’ll support key construction programs, including the CHR initiative and early-stage projects, by managing project setup, tracking progress, maintaining documentation, and supporting closeout. You’ll work closely with construction leadership and skilled trades teams to keep everything running smoothly.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about building systems that support real community impact.

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