Supported Partners

Arrowood Business Association

Description
The Arrowood Business Association is a nonprofit organization whose members are businesses located within the defined Arrowood area and whose purpose is to foster mutual benefit, encourage business among members and to improve the work area environment through active participation within the community.

Website: arrowoodbusinessassociation.org

Big Brothers Big Sisters - YPLC

Description
I'm on the Young Professionals Leadership Council for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas. We mentor young boys and girls throughout the area to provide them with guidance and opportunities to lead them to a better life.

Website: https://bbbscentralcarolinas.org/yplc

Bright Side Youth Ranch

Description
We partner hurting kids with horses and adult mentors who care in order to inspire the next generation towards hope.

Website: www.brightsideranch.com

Carolina waterfowl rescue

Description
Willdife, exotic and farmed animal rescue.

Website: Www.cwrescue.org

Christ the King Ministry

Description
Christ the King church Reaching the world with God's own heart

Website: ctkcharlotte.org

Community Blood Center of the Carolinas

Description
The Community Blood Center of the Carolinas is an independent, locally-managed, non-profit community blood center. We are the primary blood supplier to the region's patients and hospitals. We will be donating all proceeds to Levine's Childrens Hospital.

Website: www.cbcc.us

Connecting the Gap

Description
Connecting the Gap is a 501c3 organization that empowers youth, grades Kindergarten through twelfth, and young adults, through age 22, who are grieving the loss of a parent or guardian by creating mentor based relationships to enable a healthy and optimistic future. The uniqueness of our organization is that we help them cope with their grief during the most difficult time of their lives.

Website: www.connectingthegap.org

Down Syndrome Association of Greater Charlotte

Description
The Down Syndrome Association of Greater Charlotte (DSAGC) is a non-profit, family support organization whose goal is to enable individuals with Down syndrome (Ds) to reach their full potential and become respected members of their community. We strive to enhance the quality of life for all individuals with Down syndrome through education, social activities, and community awareness.

Website: www.dsa-gc.org

Gabe's Heart Foundation

Description
Gabe’s Heart Foundation was created in honor of a 12 year old young man named Gabriel Michael Jacobs. He passed away unexpectedly on April 9, 2015. He was known for his BIG HEART! He gave unselfishly to help anyone in need. He made everyone feel like they were someone special. Gabe’s Heart Foundation is designed to honor people that display similar characteristics. Throughout the year, several special recipients will receive an exceptional award that represents Gabe’s thoughtful heart. Through this foundation, we will be able to keep Gabe’s compassionate spirit alive by honoring other deserving hearts.

Website: gabesheartfoundation.org

Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

Description
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary combines a rich tradition with cutting-edge educational innovation. Rooted in the gospel and God’s Word, the seminary seeks to develop Christian leaders who are thoughtful, globally aware, spiritually mature and ready for a broad array of ministries.

Website: www.gordonconwell.edu/charlotte

Habitat Charlotte

Description
Habitat Charlotte partners with families and our communities to create and preserve home ownership solutions. All Snowflake Village donations will be directed to the Habitat Young Professionals and their goal of sponsoring one Habitat Charlotte home to be built in Fall 2013.

Website: www.habitatcharlotte.org

Hickory Grove UMC Preschool

Description
We are a half-day, non-profit, church preschool serving our multi-cultural community at the corner of Harris Blvd and Hickory Grove Road. Interested parents are encouraged to visit the school and observe the children and teachers in the classroom setting. The teacher-to-student ratios are small, providing lots of one on one attention for each child. 2015-2016 is our 57th year of service.

Website: www.hickorygroveumc.com

Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region

Description
Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region provides the best end-of-life care possible for those facing a serious or terminal illness. Care is patient-centered and family-focused. The goals are to relieve physical, emotional, and spiritual suffering, through symptom management and comfort care, achieving the best quality of life for the patient and their loved ones. Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region seeks to enable patients to live a symptom and pain free life making the most of every day so their remaining time may be spent with dignity and quality at home or in a home-like setting.

Website: www.hpccr.org

JDRF North Carolina

Description
JDRF is the leading global organization harnessing the power of research, advocacy, and community engagement to advance life-changing breakthroughs for type 1 diabetes (T1D).

Website: JDRF.org

Layne Family Bulgarian Adoption

Description
We are in the process of adopting a Bulgarian child. Bulgaria is the poorest country in the European Union. The number one reason for so many orphans is extreme poverty. The majority of orphans are of Roma decent. There is a great deal of racism against this population, they have little hope for adoption. Our desire is to bring hope to one or two orphans and make them a part of our family.

Website: www.iloveredhair.blogspot.com

Levine Children's Hospital

Description
Levine Children's Hospital is a 234-bed hospital in Charlotte, North Carolina, located on the main campus of Carolinas Medical Center. Since opening in December 2007, the hospital has grown to include more than 30 pediatric specialties and has already received national distinction by U.S. News & World Report as one of "America's Best Children's Hospitals" for treatment of kidney disorders. Levine Children's Hospital is also home to the Ricky Hendrick Centers for Intensive Care, which support pediatric intensive and cardiovascular surgery patients. Additional distinctions include organ and bone marrow transplants; pediatric dialysis; interventional cardiology and cardiac surgery; heart-lung bypass capabilities for newborns and pediatric patients; an inpatient pediatric rehabilitation unit; and 24/7 emergency services. Levine Children's Hospital is the most comprehensive facility of its type between Atlanta, GA and Washington, DC meaning most children no longer need to travel outside of the region to receive the care they need. Most recently, Levine Children's Hospital announced the formation of the Carolinas Kids Cancer Research Coalition, a group of eight of the region's most dedicated nonprofit organizations committed to supporting pediatric cancer research and services at Levine Children's Hospital.

Website: www.levinechildrenshospital.org

MECK 12 GIRL SCOUTS

Description
WE ARE GIRL SCOUTS IN THE STEELE CREEK AREA AND WOULD LIKE TO DO A FUND RAISER FOR OUR FAMILY CAMPAIGN. THE FAMILY CAMPAIGN HELPS PAY FOR GIRLS WHOS FAMILIES CANNOT AFFORD REGISTRATION, UNIFORMS, SUPPLIES, TRIPS, ETC.

Website:

MiraVia, Inc.(Formally known as Room at the Inn)

Description
Respecting and affirming life from the moment of conception, MiraVia is a safe haven and source of hope for pregnant mothers and their children. Invoking a Christ-centered approach inspired by the examples of Mary and Joseph, MiraVia helps young families move toward a new life of hopeful, independent, and healthy living and educates the community on the importance of fostering a culture of life.

Website:

Palisades Episcopal School

Website: https://pescharlotte.org/

Project New Heights, Inc

Description
Project New Heights is a public charity with a mission to enhance the quality of life for underserved, at-risk youth through educational advocacy, support and dropout prevention services. Our advocates work with youth with substance abuse, mental health, juvenile justice and socioeconomic challenges, and their families, school, and community to ensure a successful path to a high school diploma.

Website: www.projectnewheights.com

Room At The Inn

Description
Respecting and affirming life from the moment of conception, Room At The Inn is a safe haven and source of hope for pregnant mothers and their children. Invoking a Christ-centered approach inspired by the examples of Mary and Joseph, Room At The Inn helps young families move toward a new life of hopeful, independent, and healthy living and educates the broader community on the importance of fostering a culture of life.

Website: www.rati.org

Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina

Description
As part of Feeding America, Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina  serves 19 counties in North and South Carolina. In FY2011-2012, Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina distributed over 38 million pounds of food and essential grocery items to over 600 hunger feeding agencies. Agencies served include emergency pantries, soup kitchens, senior programs, shelters and low-income daycares.

Website: www.secondharvestmetrolina.org

Speak Up Magazine

Description
We are a street magazine which means we create jobs for the needy in our community, including the homeless. Those in poverty can either be ignored, given handouts, or given opportunity--we believe most firmly in the last one, and that is what Speak Up strives to do. All the while speaking up in our magazine for issues that are important and often overlooked. Please help us offer HOPE!

Website: www.speakupmag.org

Steele Creek Athletic Association

Description
SCAA is a nonprofit volunteer athletic association providing recreational activities for the Steele Creek and surrounding areas.

Website: scaasports.com

The Joe Martin ALS Foundation

Description
We believe that with the help of family and a caring community people with ALS can live with purpose, with joy, and with hope. This philosophy drives us to empower families with knowledge and tools to navigate this progressive disease. We provide free homecare and other services to help families live actively with ALS.

Website: joemartinalsfoundation.org

UNPACKIN' it Ministries

Description
A ministry to challenge, encourage, and inspire sports fans to follow Jesus and become more like Him.

Website: www.unpackinit.com

Venture Crew 167

Description
Crew 167 is a division of the Boys Scouts. We are a coed group of youth ages 14-21. Venturing is a youth-led program all about building adventures with your friends. Choose to do activities that matter to you and develop essential skills like leadership, event-planning, organization, communication, and responsibility while having a blast!

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Victory Sports Outreach

Description
VSO is a nonprofit Christian ministry that seeks to lead children, youth, and their families into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ using sports. With 1 Cor.15:57 as a guide, Victory Sports reaches families through sports leagues, camps, mission trips, and speaking events

Website: www.victorysportsoutreach.org

Walnut Grove Christian School

Description
Accredited K-12 private Christian school providing individualized education to classes of 10 or less students.

Website: walnutgrovechristianschool.com