136 E. Charles St Matthews, NC 28106 www.habitatmatthews.org/restore.htm Agency’s Mission Statement “Matthews Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit ministry working to build simple, decent, and affordable houses with community volunteers in partnership with qualified families currently living in inadequate housing.” Agency’s Goals and Programs offered to Clients/People Served The objectives of the ReStore are to increase the number of homes built with low-income families through Habitat for Humanity Matthews, prevent usable items and materials from going to landfills, and provide quality building materials to the general public at discounted prices. Agency’s Impact on the Community This agency has made a sizable impact on the community. First, because the ReStore helps fund construction, more families have been able to live in quality Habitat for Humanity Matthew homes, helping to raise morale and dignity of those families. Also, the ReStore sometimes serves as a community social hub, bringing friends and neighbors together. In addition, because the ReStore prevents some items form entering landfills, this has helped improve the environmental quality of the Eastern Mecklenburg area. Volunteer Duties Help with stock keeping Organization … Continue reading →

230 Matthews Station St. Matthews, NC 28105 www.plcmc.org (704)-416-5000 Agency’s Mission Statement: The mission statement of the Public Library of Charlotte Mecklenburg County is: “Expanding minds, empowering individuals, and enriching the community.” Agency’s Goals and programs offered to clients/ people served: The library’s core values are service, excellence, innovation, life-long learnings, integrity, and staff appreciation. The library serves to create opportunities for personal success in reading and learning for everyone; relevant, vibrant, and customer focused services; facilities and websites that are preferred destinations; and opportunities for staff to find value in their contribution to its mission. Impact the agency has made on the community: PLCMC provides community members with a comfortable environment for learning, research, and leisure. Free internet access, tutoring, many clubs and programs for those interested, and a wealth of novels, magazines, comics, and nonfiction are offered as well. Volunteer Duties: Re-shelf and repair books Provide assistance to other community members Help with special events Provide whatever assistance is necessary for the library staff

13901 Providence Rd. Matthews, NC 28104 www.weddingtonchurch.org 704-846-1032 Agency’s Mission Statement: To fulfill our call to be the physical presence of Jesus Christ by worshipping God with passions intentionally growing in faith, proclaiming the gospel with grace, and humbly serving in love. Agency’s Goals and Programs offered to clients/people served: Weddington Church offers four weekly worship services, a weekly Sunday school service, three weekly Bible studies, and weekly youth sessions. The agency sanctions the local Boy Scout troop and offers a wide variety of missions, both in and out of the country. They also offer numerous support groups and run a recreational basketball league. All of these activities are offered to promote fellowship, education, and Christian principles in the surrounding community. Impact agency has made on the community: Through both recreational activities and worship services, Weddington Church provides opportunities for members of the community to congregate and grow in their faith. They also offer support groups such as a Job Hunt, Help Support, AA, Cancer support group, divorce support, and a ministry to care for the elderly in nursing homes. … Continue reading →