LaToya Faustin: She Built This City

Tashara Brown: Common Wealth Charlotte

Tashara Brown is well known for her work as Community Engagement Manager at Charlotte Works, and she brings deep experience in community partnership, workforce development, as well as economic mobility. And today, CWC announces that Tashara will become its next CEO! “CWC has spent years developing a trusted, trauma-informed model that helps Charlotte residents move from financial crisis to financial stability. I look to continue that legacy by partnering with our team, board, and community to shape CWC’s next chapter,” says Brown - and CWC couldn’t be more excited to welcome her! Learn more about this transition at https://www.commonwealthcharlotte.org/stories [https://www.commonwealthcharlotte.org/stories].

Kristin Beck: Social Venture Partners Charlotte

Social Venture Partners (SVP) Charlotte is an innovative venture Philanthropy organization that provides a path for passionate and committed individuals to collectively invest their money, time, and talent into Charlotte’s most promising nonprofits. In fact, just ten years ago SVP Charlotte chose a small, promising organization as one of its investees - and that organization was CWC!  Our special guest this episode is Executive Director, Kristin Beck, who brings passion for community engagement and strategic collaboration to her role. Tune in to hear her speak more about how SVP is building a stronger, more equitable Charlotte. Learn more about how to get involved in SVP Charlotte at https://svpcharlotte.org/ [https://svpcharlotte.org/].

LaToya Faustin: She Built This City

She Built This City provides industry-disruptive programming that sparks interest and builds pathways to lucrative careers in the skilled trades for youth, women, and marginalized communities, making it the ultimate goal of all initiatives and partnerships - and CWC is proud to be a partner! Our special guest this episode is Executive Director, LaToya Faustin, who will speak more about dismantling barriers and stigmas in traditionally male-dominated industries through innovative, sustainable practices that prepare clients for a future of jobs that have yet to be created. Learn more about She Built This City and how to volunteer at https://www.shebuiltthiscity.org/ [https://www.shebuiltthiscity.org/].

Kenny Robinson & Ashley Schreiber: Freedom Fighting Missionaries

“Making the best out of a second chance.” This is what Kenny Robinson envisioned for others when he founded Freedom Fighting Missionaries (FFM) - to create pathways for those justice-involved, addressing the critical challenges they face as they reintegrate into the community with dignity. Kenny is just one of two special guests for this episode! He is joined by Ashley Schreiber, FFM’s Social Media Coordinator, who began her reentry journey with CWC by her side. The organization is currently developing its inaugural housing project: a 24-unit apartment complex designed to provide safe and affordable living for those in need. Learn more about FMM and donate at https://www.freedomfightingmissionaries.org/ [https://www.freedomfightingmissionaries.org/] and watch Ashley’s success story at https://youtu.be/j160M1xTJv4?si=yUr6Fx0aiAgTkLQ_ [https://youtu.be/j160M1xTJv4?si=yUr6Fx0aiAgTkLQ_].

Ryan Grammatico: Right Moves For Youth

"Building positive relationships that develop social capital." From the very beginning, Right Moves For Youth (RMFY) has ensured that youth have the support and guidance needed to succeed. By working with students in a group setting, RMFY promotes positive peer influence to empower students to make the right moves, strengthen new skills, and affirm each other’s growth. Our special guest is Executive Director, Ryan Grammatico, who speaks about how this organization is building better lives through extraordinary relationships. Learn how to get engaged at https://www.rightmovesforyouth.org/about/volunteers/ [https://www.rightmovesforyouth.org/about/volunteers/].  pssst Interested in getting philosophical with Chuck? Write to him at cjones@commonwealthcharlotte.org [cjones@commonwealthcharlotte.org] using the subject line, “Epictetus”!