Connections That Matter Livable Meck brings together community partners to address our county’s most pressing challenges and opportunities through collaboration, connection, and shared vision.
Partner Directory Livable Meck 
Organization Email Website Address Population Served Description
Ada Jenkins Center 📧 🌐 📍 Adults families youth food insecure Offers integrated services including food, housing support, education, and behavioral health for local families.
Alianza (Center for Prevention Services) 📧 🌐 📍 Latino youth and families Empowers Latino youth and families through culturally tailored programs, leadership development, and community engagement.
Alliance Health 📧 🌐 📍 Individuals with behavioral health needs Manages publicly funded behavioral health care for people with mental illness, substance use disorders, and intellectual/developmental disabilities.
Amity Medical Group 📧 🌐 📍 LGBTQIA+ individuals, underserved communities Offers inclusive, affirming primary care and behavioral health services to LGBTQIA+ and underserved populations.
Angels & Sparrows 📧 🌐 📍 Families, food insecure Provides meals, programs, and resources to help families move toward stability and self-sufficiency.
Anuvia Prevention & Recovery Ctr 📧 🌐 📍 Behavioral health, substance use Delivers prevention, education, and treatment services for individuals and families affected by substance use.
Care Ring 📧 🌐 📍 Uninsured and underinsured adults Provides affordable, high-quality preventive health care and care coordination for low-income families.
Carolina Farm Trust 📧 🌐 📍 Food-insecure communities, local farmers Strengthens the local food system by supporting urban farms, food access, and sustainable agriculture.
Carolinas CARE Partnership 📧 🌐 📍 LGBTQ+ individuals, people living with HIV/AIDS Provides trauma-informed, harm-reducing services including housing, HIV prevention, and substance use support.
Center for Prevention Services 📧 🌐 📍 Youth, families, people at risk of substance use Offers culturally tailored services to prevent youth substance use and promote resilience.
Community Culinary School of Charlotte 📧 🌐 📍 Unemployed adults, individuals overcoming addiction or incarceration Provides culinary training and life skills to help students secure employment in the food service industry.
Crisis Assistance Ministry 📧 🌐 📍 Low-income individuals and families Provides emergency rent and utility assistance, clothing, and furniture to prevent homelessness.
Charlotte Family Housing 📧 🌐 📍 Working families experiencing homelessness Supports families with transitional housing and case management to help them become self-sufficient.
Charlotte Rescue Mission 📧 🌐 📍 Men and women with substance use disorders Provides free residential recovery programs that address the root causes of addiction and homelessness.
Children & Family Services Center 📧 🌐 📍 Children, families, nonprofits Provides affordable space and back-office services to nonprofit agencies serving children and families.
Common Wealth Charlotte 📧 🌐 📍 Low-income working adults Delivers trauma-informed financial education and access to low-interest loans for financial stability.
Council for Children’s Rights 📧 🌐 📍 Children and youth in crisis Advocates for the legal and social needs of children through legal representation, policy reform, and systemic change.
Davidson Housing Coalition 📧 🌐 📍 Low-to-moderate income individuals Provides affordable housing, financial counseling, and homebuyer education to promote stable communities.
Digi-Bridge 📧 🌐 📍 Students underrepresented in STEM Prepares students for success in the digital age through hands-on STEM learning experiences.
DREAMKey Partners 📧 🌐 📍 Low-to-moderate income households Provides affordable housing, down payment assistance, and homebuyer education for economic mobility.
EducationNC (EdNC) 📧 🌐 📍 Educators, students, policymakers Provides data-driven journalism and research to support equitable education policy and outcomes across NC.
Families Forward Charlotte 📧 🌐 📍 Low-income families Supports economic mobility through mentoring, resource navigation, and emergency assistance.
Freedom Communities 📧 🌐 📍 Historic West Charlotte families Partners with families in the Freedom Drive Corridor to build community wealth and opportunity.
GenerationNation 📧 🌐 📍 Youth, K–12 students Educates and engages students as informed citizens and leaders through civic learning programs.
Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont 📧 🌐 📍 Job seekers, individuals with barriers to employment Provides career training, job placement, and wraparound support services to promote workforce development.
Heal Charlotte 📧 🌐 📍 At-risk youth, communities impacted by violence Fosters positive relationships, conflict resolution, and community healing through outreach and mentorship.
Hope Haven 📧 🌐 📍 Individuals and families in recovery Provides residential recovery services and life skills training to support self-sufficiency.
INLIVIAN (formerly Charlotte Housing Authority) 📧 🌐 📍 Low-income individuals and families Develops and manages affordable housing and provides supportive services for housing stability.
International House 📧 🌐 📍 Immigrants, refugees, international community Offers legal services, ESL classes, cultural exchange, and workforce support to newcomers.
Jewish Family Services of Greater Charlotte 📧 🌐 📍 Individuals and families of all backgrounds Provides counseling, food pantry services, senior engagement, and emergency assistance.
Latin American Coalition 📧 🌐 📍 Latino immigrants and families Provides immigration legal services, advocacy, education, workforce development, and cultural programs.
Legal Aid of North Carolina – Charlotte 📧 🌐 📍 Low-income individuals needing civil legal assistance Offers free legal help for housing, domestic violence, employment, benefits, and more.
Loaves & Fishes/Friendship Trays 📧 🌐 📍 Food-insecure individuals and families Provides groceries and home-delivered meals to neighbors in need throughout Mecklenburg County.
Mecklenburg County Public Health 📧 🌐 📍 All Mecklenburg County residents Promotes health and well-being through education, clinics, inspections, and emergency preparedness.
Mecklenburg County Department of Social Services 📧 🌐 📍 Families, children, adults in need Provides economic services, child welfare, adult services, and protective services to ensure safety and support.
Men’s Shelter of Charlotte / Roof Above 📧 🌐 📍 Unhoused men and individuals experiencing homelessness Offers shelter, housing, and outreach programs to address homelessness and promote stability.
NC MedAssist 📧 🌐 📍 Uninsured, low-income individuals Provides free prescription medications, over-the-counter medicines, and health support programs.
OurBridge for Kids 📧 🌐 📍 Refugee and immigrant children Offers culturally inclusive afterschool and summer programs focused on literacy, STEM, and social-emotional learning.
Pat’s Place Child Advocacy Center 📧 🌐 📍 Children who are victims of abuse Coordinates investigations and services for child abuse victims in a child-friendly, trauma-informed setting.
Project Outpour 📧 🌐 📍 Unhoused individuals in Charlotte Provides mobile shower and hygiene services to promote dignity and health among the homeless community.
Renaissance West Community Initiative 📧 🌐 📍 Residents of West Boulevard Corridor Leads holistic revitalization through cradle-to-career education, housing, and community wellness initiatives.
Safe Alliance 📧 🌐 📍 Survivors of domestic and sexual violence Offers shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, and a 24/7 crisis hotline for victims of abuse and trauma.
Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina 📧 🌐 📍 Food-insecure individuals and families Collects and distributes food and essential supplies to a network of partner agencies serving those in need.
Supportive Housing Communities 📧 🌐 📍 Chronically homeless individuals and families Provides permanent supportive housing and wraparound services to help end homelessness.
The Relatives 📧 🌐 📍 Youth in crisis, homeless young adults Operates a youth crisis center, transitional housing, and support services for youth and young adults in need.
The ROC (Rebuilding Opportunities in Construction) 📧 🌐 📍 High school students pursuing construction careers Provides skilled trades training, mentorship, and job placement for youth in the construction industry.
TreesCharlotte 📧 🌐 📍 Charlotte residents and neighborhoods Partners with the community to plant and preserve trees, promote environmental education, and grow Charlotte’s tree canopy.
United Way of Greater Charlotte 📧 🌐 📍 Under-resourced individuals and neighborhoods Coordinates funding and partnerships to support education, economic mobility, and health equity initiatives.
Urban League of Central Carolinas 📧 🌐 📍 Historically underserved communities Provides workforce development, education, housing counseling, and economic empowerment programs.
YMCA of Greater Charlotte 📧 🌐 📍 Children, families, and individuals of all ages Supports youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility through programs and community centers.