Charlotte voters overwhelmingly approved three bond referenda Tuesday, clearing the way for the city to invest nearly $219 million in transportation, affordable housing and neighborhood improvements!

The nearly $219 million in bonds on Tuesday’s ballot include money for a pedestrian and bike trail across Charlotte. -The Charlotte Observer

Learn more about the projects included in the bond referenda here!

After battling the crowds and getting amazing deals on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, wouldn’t it feel great to DO GOOD right here in Charlotte? Here’s your chance!

Giving Tuesday, coming up on Nov. 29, is a global day dedicated to giving. In Charlotte, we’re celebrating #GivingTuesdayCLT from Nov. 15-29 with more than 170 other local nonprofits! 

Our goal is to raise $7,500 on Giving Tuesday in support of our work and mission to inspire choices that lead to a healthy, equitable and vibrant Charlotte community for generations to come.

This is our largest Giving Tuesday goal yet! Are you ready to help us make history?

Stay tuned for more details about our campaign launch next week! Click here to learn more about #GivingTuesdayCLT.

Don't miss our November Monthly Mixer TONIGHT!

Join us at Free Range Brewing from 6:00pm - 7:30pm for networking and a great presentation by our Gold Partner, The Center for Intentional Leadership! 

You'll also hear from the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) about how they're planning to re-design the bus network over the coming year!

Plus, we'll be announcing our special December event!

We were thrilled to be able to host Marcela Falquez from Barranquilla, Colombia for the past month via the US State Department's Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative!

Marcela is a dynamic social entrepreneur creating positive changes in her country and we can't wait to see what she accomplishes next. We've learned so much from her and enjoyed this cultural exchange tremendously! Many thanks to International House for their support and leadership!

The deadline to apply for our Bicycle Program Manager Position is Nov. 14!

We are currently seeking an experienced, effective community organizer with a passion and talent for creating alliances and partnerships to grow the use of bicycles for transportation throughout Greater Charlotte!

Click here to learn more and apply! 

Local residents like you play a critical role in ensuring we have the resources to carry out our work in the community to inspire choices that lead to a healthier and more vibrant community for generations to come! Click below to be the change and become a sustaining member today!

*Membership at the $5/month level includes a free Sustain Charlotte T-shirt (made of 100% recycled material by our Gold Partner Recover)!*

Attend the Farmers, Markets, and Food System Stakeholder Meeting!

The Farmers Market Analysis Team, comprised of City and County staff, will be conducting a stakeholder meeting to gather input from members of the local and regional food community.

December 7, 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., @ Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center (400 E. 4th St.), room 267.

Stakeholders will include regional farmers, local market managers, chefs, distributors, community members working on food security and access, and others who work in the food system. Their input will help inform short and long term actions the City can take to support the local food system!

For more info, contact: Tom Warshauer, 704-336-4522, [email protected]

Help Improve the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO)'s Public Engagement Strategies! 

Click here to take a quick survey to tell them what works best for YOU! 

More info: CRTPO works with the State and municipalities in Iredell, Mecklenburg, and Union Counties to develop future long-range transportation plans and programs. During this process, CRTPO solicits citizen input in the transportation planning process to find out what the public values and wants.