Renaissance West Community Initiative

This week I had the opportunity to speak in the absence of our CEO, William (Mack) McDonald, at the launch of the Regions Charlotte Market 2024 United Way Fund Raising Campaign. It was an honor to speak for my first time, alongside the Interim CEO of United Way of Greater Charlotte, Kathryn Firmin-Sellers, about Renaissance West Community Initiative being an initial member of the United Way Partners, and how we have and continue to unite to promote a collaborative community centered on quality housing, education, health, wellness and opportunity. The work I do is more than professional—it’s personal. #RWCI #purposebuiltcommunity #educationalexcellence #thrivingcommunity #familystability #nativecharlottean #westside

I’m thrilled to share my experience at the launch of the Educational Pipeline Initiative! As the Marketing and Social Media Specialist for Renaissance West Community Initiative, I had the privilege of helping plan this impactful event. It was such a rewarding experience seeing all our hard work pay off as well as capturing the evening as the event photographer, witnessing the engagement and enthusiasm from all who attended. A special thank you to Howard R. Levine and his wife, Julie, for their generous $1M lead gift, to Tom and Kathy with Community Matters: Insurance Partners of Charlotte for their dedication to our community, and to everyone who came out to show their support! Together, we’re working towards meaningful change in education. Excited for what’s ahead!

🌟 Join Our Team: Development Officer Wanted! 🌟 Renaissance West Community Initiative is excited to announce that we’re expanding our team! We are seeking a dynamic Development Officer to support our Chief Advancement Officer and help us drive our mission to transform communities and create lasting change. Check it out!

The Howard R. Levine Foundation, established as a donor advised fund at FFTC, continues its legacy of commitment with a $1 million gift to the Renaissance West Community Initiative! This generous contribution will enhance education, housing stability and social mobility for West Charlotte residents.

🌟 More Exciting News! 🌟 Last Wednesday’s interest meeting for our upcoming ESL classes was a tremendous success, with 27 community members eager to improve their English skills! 🎉 We’re thrilled to see such enthusiasm and look forward to making a positive impact together. #CommunityEngagement #LanguageLearning #CommunityImpact #RenWest

Had an inspiring visit to Johnson C. Smith University with some of the amazing youth in our community! A huge thank you to JCSU for welcoming us and showing us all the opportunities your campus has to offer. We left feeling motivated and excited about the future! 🌟📚 #YouthEmpowerment #YouthDevelopment #MotivatedMinds #FutureIsBright #RenWest

✈️ A huge shoutout to our incredible team members who took a group of aspiring young minds on a tour of the Charlotte Douglas Airport! 🌟 This hands-on experience was an amazing opportunity for career development and sparked excitement about the possibilities in the aviation industry. We’re proud to support the next generation of professionals and inspire them with real-world experiences! #CareerDevelopment #Aviation #FutureLeaders

Our recent Pre-K registration event was a tremendous success, and I'm thrilled to share the fantastic outcomes with you all: 📚 We welcomed 6 new Pre-K students who joined us directly at our registration tables, eager to begin their educational journey with us. 🌟 We're looking forward to potentially registering 10 bright young minds for Dixon Academy, ensuring they embark on a journey of learning and discovery in a nurturing environment. 📝 Additionally, 3 more families expressed keen interest by submitting forms online. A huge thank you to everyone who attended and helped us demonstrate our community's strong commitment to early childhood education!

Team Member Spotlight! 🌟 This week, we're thrilled to shine a spotlight on Ebony Copeland, our Workforce Development Program Officer! Ebony has been instrumental in orchestrating exceptional youth programming this summer. 👏 She recently spearheaded our highly successful Youth Trade Fair and organized inspiring visits for local youth, including a tour of Central Piedmont Community College's Harris Campus. Next on the agenda are visits to her alma mater, Johnson C. Smith University, as well as Steelfab Inc. and the Charlotte Douglas International Airport. 🌟 Ebony's passion lies in empowering our community's youth by showcasing diverse career opportunities and helping them discover their ideal paths. We feel incredibly fortunate to have her on our team! #TeamSpotlight #WorkforceDevelopment #YouthEmpowerment

I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as the Marketing & Social Media Specialist at Renaissance West Community Initiative! Ren West is a nonprofit whose mission is to promote a collaborative community centered on quality housing, education, health, and opportunity. This team changes lives, and I am so glad I get to be a part of it. A huge thank you to everyone who made this possible!