Hearts and Hammers
6050 Hickory Grove Rd. Charlotte, NC 28215 www.hgbcfamily.org/heartsandhammers 704.566.7504 Agency Mission Statement: 1 John 3:16-18. Agency Goals and Programs: Hearts and Hammers has been helping those in need in the Charlotte area for years. They perform maintenance on homes fir people who are not physically or financially able to do so themselves. Their next project is building a fence for a family with an autistic child. Agency Impact: Hearts and Hammers completes over 250 jobs annually for the community. They build wheelchair ramps frequently as well as clean gutters, repair roofs, and build fences. Various other similar contributions are also donated to the community. Volunteer Duties: Digging fence posts Screwing boards together for ramps Cleaning gutters Performing other manual labor
Hinds' Feet Farm
Contact Information 14625 Black Forms Road Huntersville, NC 28079 www.hindsfeetfarm.org (704)-992-1424 Agency’s Mission Statement Hinds’ Feet Farm is dedicated to serving persons living with brain injury. Our mission is to maximize recovery with integrated, unique, and holistic programs. Agency’s Goals and Programs Offered to Clients/People Served The agency’s main goal is to maximize the post-brain injury recovery. Impact the Agency Has Made on the Community The agency has helped people to recover from TBI. Duties You Will Perform as a Volunteer Watch children Grounds work Feed horses Miscellaneous tasks
Hornet's Nest Elementary School
6700 Beatties Ford Rd. Charlotte, NC 28269 www.pages.cms.k12.nc.us/hornetsnest (980) 343-6110 Agency’s Mission Statement: To help enrich the lives of students through the communication arts with an emphasis on research, unwritten, and technological education. Agency’s goals and programs offered to clients/people served: Hornet’s Nest Elementary has strong special area programs in place including Jump In!, Happy Hearts, and other programs. Impact agency has made on community: This agency provides quality primary school education to elementary students in the Beatties Ford area. All students are welcome and the facility is public. Volunteer Duties: File papers Run errands Write Letters Other tasks teachers need help with
MC Family Medicinal
8820 University East Dr. Charlotte, NC 28213 www.mcfamilymedical.com (704) 921-1000 Agency’s Mission Statement: “Healthcare has come full circle. Your well-being is our goal. Achieving optimal healthcare for all.” Agency’s goal and programs offered to clients/people served: MC Family Medical provides services such as preventive cares, Urgent/First care, annual exams, women’s health, weight management, toenail removal, and more. The goals of MC Family Medical are to provide wholesome healthcare for the entire family in Charlotte Metro Region. Impact the agency has made on the community: MC Family Medical has helped many families in improving their health. They are always welcoming new patients and they have a flexible insurance agreement that can help patients that cannot afford treatments. Volunteer Duties: Translate for clients that have limited knowledge of English (Vietnamese) Secretarial work
McCrorey YMCA
Contact Information 3801 Beattles Ford Road Charlotee, NC 28216 www.ymcacharlotte.org/mccrorey/homepage.aspx (704)-716-6500 Agency’s Mission Statement To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all Agency’s Goals and Programs Offered to Clients/People Served The YMCA serves the community and is committed to helping its members meet their health goals. They provide childcare, summer camps, sports, and performing arts as well as an aquatic and fitness center. Impact the Agency Had Made on the Community The YMCA of Greater Charlotte has made the important decision to remove the fee to join and they also provide financial assistance to those who need it. Duties You Will Perform as a Volunteer Helping in the medical center Taking blood pressure Filing Running errands
Morrison YMCA
9405 Bryant Farms Charlotte, NC 28277 http://www.ymcacharlotte.org/morrison/mo_homepage.aspx (704)-716-4650 Agency’s Mission Statement To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. Agency’s Goals and Programs offered to Clients/People Served The Morrison YMCA aims to benefit the lives of children and families in our community. They do this by offering programs related to aquatics, fitness, and camps for children. Agency’s Impact on the Community The YMCA impacts the community in the areas of health, family, relationships, and bridge building between diverse individuals. Volunteer Duties Help at outdoor pool Assist with summer camp
Our Towns Habitat for Humanity
20310 North Main Street Cornelius, NC 28031 www.ourtownshabitat.org (704) 896-8957 (x 1108) Mission Statement: To build decent, affordable housing in partnership with families in need and our communities, to make adequate housing a matter of conscience and action for everyone. Agency’s Goals and Programs: Our Towns Habitat builds houses for families in need and tries to provide adequate housing for everyone. Agency Impact on Community: Our Towns Habitat has built safe, decent, affordable homes for 168 families locally, 751 families in Guatemala, and 15 houses in Sri Lanka. Volunteer Duties: Helping with the construction of new houses Helping out with fund raising events Helping out around the office
Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, Matthews Branch
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
Public Library of Charlotte Mecklenburg County
310 N. Tryon Street Charlotte, NC 28202 www.plcmc.lib.nc.us (704) 416-0100 Agency’s Mission Statement: 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
Public Library of Charlotte Mecklenburg County
16500 Holly Crest Lane Huntersville, NC 28078 http://plcmc.org (704)-416-6000 Agency’s Mission Statement: 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