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1 | Organization Name | Website | Mailing Address | Phone Number (main line) | Mission Statement | Literacy Services | Literacy Focus (be specific about what--phonemic awareness, decoding, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, writing, oral language, pre-reading skills, etc.) | Grade Level Focus | Location Markers of where services are provided (separate by commas) | Partner Organizations | Donate/Sponsor (links to donate only) | ||
2 | Above And Beyond Students, Inc. | https://aboveandbeyondstudents.com/ | 4836 Park Road Charlotte, NC 28209 | 704-665-4242 | info@aboveandbeyondstudents.com | Program Goals Program goals and objectives include: Instilling the desire and abilities for exceptional academic achievement that exceeds standard grade level expectations. Provide academic enrichment services that help ensure that students are proficient in the basics of reading, math and computer skills. Provide a positive environment that fosters high self esteem and personal responsibility in the student while building a sense of self and community. Increase exposure to STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math) and ongoing career possibilities in the area of STEM. Provide support services aimed at developing a strong family framework necessary to better prepare students for success and the challenges of an ever changing world. | Other Literacy Engagement Academic Tutoring | Active Reading Homework Help | K-8th grade | Villa Heights Elementary, Westerly Hills Academy, Ranson Middle, and the Seigle Point Community | Discovery Place Science, A Walk Through the Woods, Noah's Art, MAD Science | Donate Amazon Wish List | |
3 | Alliance Center For Education/Formally Bethlehem Center of Charlotte [Oversees all of Head Start Mecklenburg County] | https://www.ac4ed.org/ | n/a | 704-375-1417 | info@ac4ed.org | Our mission is to provide high-quality education and support for children in need through partnership with their families. | Academic Tutoring | Homework Help | K-5th grade | Windsor Park Elementary, University Park Creative Arts Academy Summer Camp Locations Avondale Presbyterian Church, 2821 Park Road, Charlotte, NC 28209, Mulberry Baptist Church, 6450 Tuckaseegee Road, Charlotte, NC 28214, Southview Recreation Center, 1720 Vilma Street, Charlotte, NC 28208 After School Program Locations Mulberry Baptist Church, 6450 Tuckaseegee Road, Charlotte, NC 28214, Southview Recreation Center, 1720 Vilma Street, Charlotte, NC 28208 | United Women in Faith, Edward Jones Investments, Central Piedmont Community College, Crisis Assistance Ministry, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, Child Care Resources, Inc., City of Charlotte, The Children's Alliance, Charlotte Speech and Hearning Center, Care Ring, Avondale Presbyterian Church, Boy Scouts of America, Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina, First Horizon, PartnerRe, Harmony Health, Baby Bundles, PNC Bank, Charlotte Bilingual Preschool | Donate | |
4 | Augustine Literacy Project | https://alpcharlotte.org/ | Augustine Literacy Project 115 West 7th Street Charlotte, NC 28202 | 704-749-6162 | info@alpcharlotte.org | The mission of ALP is to improve the reading, writing, and spelling skills of young, aspiring readers in under-resourced communities by providing free, long-term, one-on-one instruction from highly trained tutors. | Academic Tutoring | Foundational Literacy Skills | K-2nd grade 3rd-5th grade (fluency--coming soon!) | Elizabeth Traditional Elementary, Rama Rd Elementary, Newell Elementary, Ashley Park Elementary, Greenway Park Elementary, Montclaire Elementary, JV Washam Elementary, Bruns Elementary, Oakhurst Elementary, Winding Springs Elementary, Sterling Elementary, Starmount Elementary, Westerly Hills Elementary Adding Spring 2025: Mint Hill Elementary, Albermarle Rd Elementary | The Learning Collaborative (TLC), Bank of America | Donate | |
5 | Avery and Masa | https://www.averyandmasa.org/ | 2901 Hillsdale Ave Charlotte, NC 28209 | n/a | mike@averyandmasa.org | To improve children’s literacy while inspiring young learners to protect each other and our planet. | Other Literacy Engagement | Book Clubs | 3rd grade | Windsor Park Elementary, University Park Creative Arts Academy | Earthday.org, The Little Fireface Project, Red Panda Network, Carolina Farm Trust | ||
6 | Black Child Development Institute – Carolinas | https://bcdicarolinas.org | 416 Mccullough Drive Charlotte, NC 28262 | 980-237-0122 | charlotte@affiliates.nbcdi.org | To improve and advance the quality of life for Black and Brown children and families through education and advocacy. | Provides Books/Resources Other Litearcy Engagement | Active Reading | K-5th grade | Kipp Change Academy, Northridge Middle School, West Charlotte High School | Vanguard, NC Child, City of Charlotte, Smart Start of Mecklenburg County, Merancas Foundation, BlueCross BlueShied of North Carolina Foundation, CANDL Care and Learning, Donnie Shell Scholarship Foundation, NBCDI (National Black Child Development Institute), READ Charlotte, Early Childhood Foundation, Belk Foundation, PNC Foundation | Donate | |
7 | Books With Color | https://bookswithcolor.org/ | 16011A Lancaster Hwy Charlotte, North Carolina 28277 | 704-421-0021 | INFO@BOOKSWITHCOLOR.ORG | Our Mission is to increase the accessibility of inclusive and bi-lingual children's reading materials via strategic partnerships between diversity-driven authors and the communities who support them. | Provides Books/Resources | PreK-5th grade | 28208, 20217, 28216, 28277, 29707, 28205 | Warran Publishing, Read Together | |||
8 | Caterpillar Ministries | https://www.caterpillarministries.org/ | PO Box 2155 Huntersville, NC 28070 | 704-464-1034 | info@caterpillarministries.org | Together, we are... empowering the people of Huntington Green to build a secure and vibrant community by fostering faith, advocacy, and learning. | Academic Tutoring | Vocabulary, Foundational Reading Skills, Comprehension Homework Help (for secondary students) | K-12th grade | Huntington Green Community (Huntersville, NC) | CHURCHES Assurance United Methodist Church, Catawba Presbyterian Church, Catawba Heights Baptist Church, Christ the King Catholic Church, Christ Community Church, Davidson College Presbyterian, Davidson United Methodist, El Buen Samaritano Lake Forest, Elevation Church Lake Norman, First Baptist Huntersville, Freedom House Cornelius, Independence Hill Baptist, Journey Church, Hopewell Presbyterian, Huntersville First Baptist, Huntersville Presbyterian Church, Huntersville United Methodist Church, Lakehaven Community Church, Lake Forest Church Huntersville, Lake Norman Baptist, Storyhill Church Davidson, Newsong Church, Old South Union, Ramah Presbyterian, River Church, St. Marks Catholic Church, St. Marks Episcopal Church CIVIC ORGS, NON-PROFITS & SCHOOLS Ada Jenkins Center, Anchor of Hope, Angels and Sparrows Community Table, American Legion Post 321, Aspire Carolina's Foundation, Aspire Trade High School, Atrium, Bags of Hope, Beds for Kids, Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (Barnette Torrence Creek Elem, Bradley Middle, Hopewell High), Clayworks, Common Wealth Charlotte, Community School of Davidson, Courtyards at Kinnamon Park, Crisis Assistance Ministry, Davidson College Athletics, Davidson College Civic Engagement, Duke Energy Foundation, E2D, Flyin' Lion Ministries, Frontier Growth Foundation, Hope House Huntersville, Hope Street Food Pantry, Huntersville Happy Hour Rotary Club, La Escuelita San Marcos Preschool, Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce, Lake Norman Charter School, Lake Norman Community Health Clinic, Learn with Me Languages, Lion's Club, Lion's Kidsight USA, Kiwanis Club of Lake Norman, Loaves and Fishes, Lydia's Loft, Make an Impact Foundation, Matthew's Closet, Motor Racing Outreach, Movement Foundation, NMEMC Collaborative North Mecklenburg, North Mecklenburg Exchange Club, North Mecklenburg Woman's Club, Novant, Olde Huntersville Historic Society, One Charlotte Health Alliance, One More Neighborhood, Peninsula Community Foundation, Prom Closet, Read Charlotte, Rotary Club of Queen City, Rotary Club of Lake Norman - Hunterville, Rotary Club Davidson, Scout BSA Troop 58, Scout BSA Troop 323, Seed and Harvest, Share Charlotte, Society of St. Andrews, Southlake Christian Academy, St. Mark's Catholic School, The Rafters, Town of Huntersville (Fire, Parks and Recreation, Police), Unity in Community, World of Wonder BUSINESSES Agape Christian Counseling, Alexander Realty Group, Ana Laura's Tamales, Anahata Counseling and Wellness, Artisan Signs and Graphics, Ben & Jerry's Davidson, Bruster's Real Ice Cream (Kenton Blvd.), Burn Boot Camp, Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop, Daetwyler Company, Flatiron Kitchen & Taphouse , HealingWorks Counseling, Hines Real Estate Group, Katy Lane Clay, Kooks, Headers and Exhaust, James Funeral Home, Life's Journey Counseling, Maria's Cleaning Services, Mesitzo Mexican Cuisine, Metrolina Greenhouse, Monican Mover Counseling, Movement Mortgage, Mark Scarrow, Pure Barre of Lake Norman, Pure Capelli Salon and Medspa, TrueHealth, Sunrise ESL, Summit Insurance Company | Donate | |
9 | Charlotte Mecklenburg Library | www.cmlibrary.org | 20 physical locations including: Allegra Westbrooks, Cornelius, Davidson, Founder Hall, Hickory Grove, ImaginOn, Independence, SouthPark, Matthews, Mint Hill, Mountain Island, Myers Park, North County, Pineville, Plaza Midwood, South Boulevard, South County, Steele Creek, Sugar Creek, University City, and West Boulevard. The Mobile Library and Outreach staff travel to underserved communities, and the Digital Branch is always open online. https://www.cmlibrary.org/locations | https://www.cmlibrary.org/contact-library | Improve Lives and Build a Stronger Community | Other Literacy Engagement Book/Resources Provision | Active Reading | K-12th grade | 2412 Beatties Ford Road, 21105 Catawba Avenue, 119 South Main Street, 100 N Tryon Street Suite 290, 5935 Hickory Grove Road, 300 East Seventh Street, 6000 Conference Drive, 310 North Tryon Street, 230 Matthews Station St., 6840 Matthews - Mint Hill Road, 4420 Hoyt Galvin Way, 1361 Queens Road, 16500 Holly Crest Lane, 505 Main Street Suite 100, 1623 Central Avenue, 4429 South Boulevard, 5801 Rea Road, 7015 Carnegie Boulevard, 13620 Steele Creek Road, 4045 North Tryon Street Suite A, 301 East W.T. Harris Boulevard, 2157 West Boulevard. | Donate | |||
10 | Charlotte Speech and Hearing Center | https://charlottespeechhearing.com/speech-language-services/community-based-services/ | 817 E. Morehead St., Ste 100 Charlotte, NC 28202 | 704-523-8027 | n/a | Our vision is that everyone in need, regardless of income or other barriers, has access to the speech-language and hearing services they need to build their own pathways to success and to obtain a meaningful and enriched life. | Academic Tutoring | Classroom based and pullout model early literacy skills training including the areas of phonological awareness, pragmatic language, listening comprehension, vocabulary development and other oral language skills. | Birth-8th grade | 30+ preschools, home daycares, and CDCs across Gaston, Mecklenburg, and Union Counties. CSHC focuses heavily on the Freedom Drive, West Blvd, Renaissance West, Albemarle Road, and Grier Heights areas. Notable long-term partner sites include several Meck PreK classrooms, all Alliance Center for Education sites, The Charlotte Bilingual Preschool, Thompson, Alexander Youth Network, The Learning Collaborative, Howard Levine CDC and Dixon Academies | Moore & Van Allen, EY Building a better working world, Harris Teeter, Rotary Charlotte Dilworth South End, Shore to Summit Wealth Management, MICA Information Systems, Sapphire Innovations, Bill and Sharon Allen Family Foundation, Alliance for Children, George and Ruth R. Baxter Foundation, Belk Foundation, Charlotte Knights Charities, Inc., Charlotte Mecklenburg Community Foundation, The Dowd Foundation, Duke Energy Foundation, Foundation for Healthy Carolinas, Foundation For The Carolinas, Healthy Charlotte Alliance, The JEM Project, Junior League of Charlotte, The Leon Levine Foundation, The Longleaf Foundation, The Merancas Foundation, Novant Health, PNC Foundation, Sisters of Mercy, Southminster Retirement Community, Union County Community Foundation, United Way of Greater Atlanta, United Way of Metropolitan Chicago | ||
11 | Child Care Resources | https://www.childcareresourcesinc.org/ | 200B Regency Executive Park Dr Suite 240 Charlotte, NC 28217 | 704-376-6697 | mailbox@childcareresourcesinc.org | n/a | Provides Books/Resources Knowledge Brokers | Birth - PreK | 19 childcare programs | Bright Beginnings (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Pre-Kindergarten Program), MECK Pre-K, NC Pre-K-Mecklenburg, NC Department of Public Instruction, Read Charlotte, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Library, NC Child Care Resource and Referral Council | Donate | ||
12 | City Bridge Inc. | https://citybridgecharlotte.org/ | 2300 Alleghany Street Charlotte, NC 28208 | n/a | Connect@CityBridgeCharlotte.org | Our purpose is to be the bridge to sustainable rsources that improve education, family stability and financial status. | Academic Tutoring | Unspecified | K-3rd grade | West Charlotte Community | First Presbyterian Church, Freedom Cities Awakening, Core Church International, Hephzibah 62:4, Forest Hill Church, Emmanuel Weslyan Church, First Weslyan Church | Donate | |
13 | Freedom School Partners | https://freedomschoolpartners.org/ | 1030 Arosa Ave Charlotte, NC 28203 | 704-371-4922 | admin@freedomschoolpartners.org | To inspire our scholars to love reading and learning, believe in themselves, and create extraordinary futures. Freedom School Partners fulfills this mission by: Delivering a culturally diverse and responsive curriculum that affirms our scholars with engaging literature and exposure to the broader community. Serving families and children who lack access to high quality summer learning and enrichment opportunities and infusing every day with joy and Freedom School magic. Addressing the whole child by supporting their academic, social, emotional and basic needs. Offering a workforce development opportunity for college students that positions them to increase social capital and instills skills and competencies that will make them competitive in the professional marketplace. Collaborating with diverse community stakeholders who contribute to and benefit from the partnerships. Advocating relentlessly for our scholars by focusing on educational equity and on the root causes of academic achievement gaps. | Academic Tutoring | Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension | K-8th grade | Christ Luthern Church, CN Jenkins Memorial Presbyterian Church at Druid Hills, Highland Renaissance Academy, Hornets Nest Elementary, Martin Luther King Jr. Middle, Providence Day School, Pinewood Elementary, Rama Rd Elementary, Renaissance West STEAM Academy, Thomasboro Academy, The Grove Presbyertian Church, University City United Methodist Church | Christ Lutheran, CN Jenkins, Highland Renaissance Academy, Hornets Nest Elementary, Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle, Rama Road Elementary, Pinewood Elementary, Providence Day School, Renaissance West STEAM Academy, The Grove, Thomasboro Academy, University City UMC, David Cox Elementary, Myers Park Baptist, Charlotte Catholic, Hidden Valley Elementary, Covenant Presbyterian, St. Peter Catholic Church, McClintock Middle | Donate | |
14 | Greater Enrichment Program | https://www.gepinc.org/ | P.O. Box 16188 Charlotte, NC 28297 | 704-334-8518 | bglover@gepinc.org | To provide an out-of-school educational program that is fun and enjoyable for eligible school-age students and their parents in which, regardless of their background and abilities, they fully realize their potential for academic achievement, cultural/social enrichment, positive self-esteem and productive citizenship. | Academic Tutoring | Homework Help, Active Reading, Reading Comprehension skills, Writing | K-5th grade | Bruns Ave Elementary, Merry Oaks International Academy, Montclaire Elementary, Thomasboro Elementary, Niner University Elementary | Arts Plus, Atrium Health Foundation, Carolina Girls Rock, Charity League of Charlotte, Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, Charlotte Youth Ballet, Children's Theater of Charlotte, City of Charlotte out of School Time Program, Davis Tennis Foundation, Daymaker, Executive Women International, Fairfield Inn & Suites Charlotte Uptown, First Tee Greater Charlotte, Foundry Commercial, Freedom Communities, Galilee Center, Girl Scouts Hornets' Nest Council, Griffin Brothers Companies, Mecklenburg County Boy Scouts of America, Myers Park Mustang Community Organization, National Association of Negro Business and Professional Woman's Club, N.C. A&T Queen City Alumni Chapter, Palisades Episcopal School, Providence Day Lacrosse Team, Selwyn Avenue Presbyterian Church, Southminster, St. John's Episcopal Church, Steele Creek A.M.E. Zion Church, USTA, Warehouse 242, West Side Education Think Tank | Donate | |
15 | International House of Metrolina Inc. | https://www.ihclt.org | 1611 East 7th Street Charlotte, NC 28204 | 704-333-8099 | info@ihclt.org | International House helps immigrants and international culture thrive in our community. | Academic Tutoring | Foundational Literacy and English Language Proficiency | K-5th grade | Briarwood Elementary Winding Springs Elementary Druid Hills Elementary | Equity Books, Food Lion, Read Charlotte, and Promising Pages | Amazon Wish List | |
16 | Living Libraries | www.livlibraries.com | 16011A Lancaster Hwy, Ste 181 Charlotte, NC 28277 | 704-412-6980 | info@living-libraries.com | To utilize educational, emotional, and social capital to creatively and collaboratively unlock the unlimited potential of self-empowered, heart-centered, resilient and coherent 21st century Superhumans. | Other Literacy Engagement | Yoga/Reading fusion | PreK-12th grade | n/a | Charlotte-Mecklenburg Libraries, The Girl Scouts Hornets Nest Council, The Creative Players Association, Books with Color, Author Alliance, Classroom Central, LitTeach Distribution, Home School Networks, LiLi Ambassadors Network | Donate | |
17 | MECK Pre K | https://meckprek.org/ | 601 E. 5th Street, #200 Charlotte, NC 28202 | 704-943-9585 | info@MeckPreK.org | n/a | Preschool | PreK | Kid City USA Lake Norman, Cadence Academy - Eastfield, Cadence Academy - Kenton, Sunshine House of Huntersville, Smart Kids Child Development Center #7, Legacy European Academy, Pride & Joy Daycare Center, Smarty Pants Full Day Preschool, Fairyland Institute of Early Learning, Little Sprouts Day Academy, Alliance Center for Education - Brightwalk, Alliance Center for Education - Oakland, Absolute Childcare, Inc, Brignt Future Learning Center, Inc, Dixon Academy of Charlotte, Kidz Are Fun CDC 1, Park Road Baptist Chld Development Center, Early Foundation Academy, Alliance Center for Education - St. Andrews, The Learning Tree Academy, Childcare Network #94, Nana's Place University, ABA Academy, Charlotte Bilingual Preschool, Pee Wee's Little People, Smart Kids Child Development Center #8, Berean Jr. Academy, Cadence Academy - Northlake, Growing Years at Discovery Harbor, Childcare Network #53, Bright Path Child Development Center, Smart Kids STREAM Academy, Sunshine House of Mint Hill, Cadence Academy - Mallard Glen, Kids 'R' Kids #5, University Child Development Center - Executive Park Campus, Harris Learning Academy, Sunshine House Early Learning Academy, Growing Years - Prosperity Points, University Child Development Center - Highland Creek, Smart Kids Child Development Center #9, Bright Kids Learning Academy, Cadence Academy - Ballantyne, Cadence Academy - Raintree, Smart Kids Child Development Center #11, Sunshine House of Ballantyne | n/a | |||
18 | NC Pre-K | https://www.cmsk12.org/Page/74 | 1901 Herbert Spaugh Lane Charlotte, NC 28208 | 980-343-5950 | n/a | n/a | Preschool | PreK | CMS, NC Pre-K Program | ||||
19 | Neighborhood Hope | https://www.neighborhoodhope.life/ | 6850 Monroe Rd Charlotte, NC 28212 | 704-661-0663 | info@neighborhoodhope.life | Our mission is to integrate into each community, form bonds, understand needs, and build relationships. We recognize the unique needs of each community and approach this process with care and respect. We wait for an invitation to serve as a bridge to valuable resources, an honor we deeply cherish. | Academic Tutoring | Fluency, Comprehension, Homework Help | unspecified | East Charlotte Community (Wallace Woods to Meadow Oaks area) East City Church 6850 Monroe Road Charlotte, NC 28212 And three neighborhoods within Charlotte: Parkwood East, Wallace Woods, and Meadow Oaks. | Coca Cola, Duke Energy Snooze Hope Church, Swap | Donate | |
20 | OurBridge for Kids! | https://joinourbridge.org/ | 3925 Willard Farrow Dr Charlotte, NC 28215 | 980-272-6022 | info@joinourbridge.org | ourBRIDGE is a Charlotte-based 501(c)(3) organization that fosters the education, acculturation, and well-being of refugee and immigrant families through out-of-school programs and comprehensive, culturally-responsive wraparound support to hundreds of families from all over the world. | Other Literacy Engagement | Language Acquistion | K-8th grade | Pinewood Elementary, Aldersgate Senior Living Community | Community Partnerships: The Common Market, Boom Charlotte, Despierta, Tool Bank Charotte, Charlotte Country Day School, Loaves & Fishes, Amity Medical Group, Digi Bridge, Undercurrent Coffee, Tesfa Ethiopia, Vision To Learn, Manolo's Latin Bakery, Central Piemont Community College, Arts Plus, Kona Ice Strategic Partnerships: McGuire Woods, Charlotte Community Health Clinic, Refugee Support Services, UNC Charlotte, Lights On Afterschool, Caroline Migrant Network, Welcoming America, Aldgersgarte, Afterschool Aliance, Migration Policy Institute, CMS Growth Partnerships: Reemprise Fund, Charlotte Merchants Foundation, ASC, Atrium Health, Bank of America, NC Department of Health and Human Services, Merancas Foundatrion, Aim High, United Way of Greater Charlotte, Belk Foundation, The Leon Levine Foundation, Foundation for the Carolinas, Sisters of Mercy, Myers Park United Methodist Church, North Carolina Longleaf Coalition, Hispanic Federation, Dollar General Literacy Foundation, North Carolina 21st CCLC | ||
21 | Promise Youth Development | https://www.promiseyouthdevelopment.org/ | P.O. Box 23692 Mint Hil, NC 28227 | 704-750-8118 | info@promiseyouthdevelopment.org | To help under-served youth in East Charlotte develop optimal health through education, resilience focused mentoring and anti-violence programs | Other Literacy Engagement | Comprehension | 3rd-5th grade | Albemarle Road Recreation Center 5027 Idlewild Rd. North | Novant Health, United Way, Chick-fil-a, City of Charlotte, Truist, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, Mecklenburg County North Carolina, Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation | ||
22 | Promising Pages | https://promising-pages.org/ | 4020 Yancey Rd Charlotte, NC 28217 | 704-399-1934 | info@promising-pages.org | Promising Pages collects new and donated books and shares them with children living in the Charlotte Area Book Desert: those with few, if any, books at home. We work to create a culture of book sharing and ownership. | Provides Books/Resources | birth - 12th grade, also offer adult books | 27295, 28025, 28027, 28031, 28036, 28052, 28054, 28078, 28086, 28092, 28104, 28105, 28110, 28112, 28117, 28134, 28146, 28168, 28202, 28203, 28204, 28205, 28206, 28207, 28208, 28209, 28210, 28211, 28212, 28213, 28214, 28215, 28216, 28217, 28226, 28227, 28262, 28269, 28270, 28273, 28277, 29730, 29732 | Loaves and Fishes, Common Heart, The Bulb, FeedNC, Raising a Reader, Tillaman Insurance Advisors, Uwharrie Band, Cornerll Center, CBI Workplace Solutions, Le Petit Spa, Regus, Second Look Bookstore, Mr. Putty's Fun Park, Corks, Cooks, and Books, Mecklenburg County's Recycling Center, Sweet Frog, Spaces, ALP, CMS, UCPS, Imagination Library, CAM, Habitat of Greater Matthews, Atrium Health, International House, Inlivian, Second Harvest Food Bank, The Bulb, Larry King's Clubhouse, Smart Start, YWCA, Movement, KIPP, Freedom School Partners, GEP, COS Kids, CCS, Classroom Central, Communities in Schools, Children's Home Society, Bethlehem Center, Charlotte S&H Child Care Resources, Baby Bundles, BDCI. Bears Behind the Badge, Charlotte Family Housing, YMCA, Read Charlotte, Boys and Girls Club, Reading Checkup, Ada Jenkins Center and many more https://promising-pages.org/partners/ | |||
23 | Reach Out And Read Carolinas | https://www.rorcarolinas.org/about-us/our-staff/ | PO Box 2372 Matthews, NC 28106 | n/a | anna.brothers@reachoutandread.org | Reach Out and Read gives young children a foundation for success by incorporating books into pediatric care and encouraging families to read aloud together. | Book/Resources Provision | birth -5 years old | 42 Mecklenburg clinics: 10806 Monroe Rd Matthews 28105, 332 N. Trade St. Matthews 28105, 601 E 5th St Suite 140 Charlotte 28202-3092, 2400 South Boulevard Suite 200 Charlotte 28203,1900 Scott Ave.Charlotte 28203, 2701 Statesville Avenue Charlotte 28206, 1350 S. Kings Dr. #2 Charlotte 28207, 2001 VAIL AVE STE 400 Charlotte 28207, 2711 RANDOLPH RD STE 100 CHARLOTTE 28207, 1350 South Kings Dr. Charlotte 28207,1801 Rozzelles Ferry Road Charlotte 28208-4228, 3205 Freedom Drive Charlotte 28208, 3149 Freedom Dr Charlotte 28208, 5301 Wilkinson Blvd Charlotte 28208, 6324 Fairview Rd. Ste 350 Charlotte 28210, 7631 Sharon Lakes Road Charlotte 28210, 4919 ALBEMARLE RD Charlotte 28205,10340 Park Rd Charlotte 28210, 10410 Park Rd. Ste. 100 Charlotte 28210, 4501 Cameron Valley Parkway Charlotte 28211, Immunizations Clinic B Charlotte 28211, 6900 Farmingdale Dr Charlotte 28212, 5801 Executive Center Drive Charlotte 28212, 251 Eastway Drive Charlotte 28213, Immunization Clinic Charlotte 28213, 2225 E W.T. Harris Blvd Charlotte 28213, 10816 Black Dog Ln. Ste 160 Charlotte 28214, 8110 Healthcare Loop Charlotte 28215, Immunizations Clinic B Charlotte 28216, 9908 Couloak Dr #103 Charlotte 28216, 5800 Old Pineville Rd Charlotte 28217, 7800 Providence Rd. Charlotte 28226, 101 E. WT Harris Blvd Charlotte 28262, 8401 Medical Plaza Drive, Suite 220 Charlotte 28262, 8401 Medical Plaza Dr. Charlotte 28262, 5370 Ridge Rd Charlotte 28269, 5727 PROSPERITY CROSSING DR STE 1500 Charlotte 28269, 2607 W Arrowood Road Charlotte 28273, 6235 Blakeney Park Dr Charlotte 28277, 14214 Ballantyne Lake Rd. Charlotte 28277, 13640 Steelecroft Pkway Charlotte 28278 | n/a | |||
24 | Read Charlotte | https://www.readcharlotte.org | n/a | n/a | info@readcharlotte.org | n/a | Knowledge Broker | K-3 | n/a | PK-3 Classroom Bradford Preparatory School, Chalotte-Mecklenburg Schools, Smart Start of Mecklenburg County/ Meck Pre-K Community Above & Beyond Students, Alliance Center of Education, Augustine Literacy Project - Charlotte, Black Child Development Institute - Charlotte, Charlotte Executive Leadership Council, Charlotte - Mecklenburg Schools, Greater Enrichment Program, Heart Math Tutoring, Helps Education Fund, International House, Promise Youth Development, UNC Charlotte, YMCA of Greater Charlotte, YWCA Central Carolinas Home Atrium Health, Black Child Development Institute - Charlotte, Charlotte Bilingual Preschool, Charlotte - Mecklenburg Library, Charlotte - Mecklenburg Schools, Classroom Central, Novant Health, Promising Pages, Reach Out & Read Carolinas, Smart Start of Mecklenburg County | Donate through Foundaton for the Carolinas (minimum gift $10) | ||
25 | StriveCLT | striveclt.org | 1009 East Boulevard Charlotte, NC 28203 | n/a | info@striveclt.org | StriveCLT helps families who want to improve their lives. We provide reading, digital, and financial literacy training, as well as civic education, family mentoring, and networking to help them reach their full potential for increased social mobility. | Academic Tutoring | Active Reading | K-3 | Southside Homes/Marie G. Davis Elementary (28203 zipcode) | Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, E2D Eliminate The Digital Divide, T Mobile, INLIVIAN Housing Redefined, Mecklenburg County, Share Charlotte, Life Church, Charlotte Mecklenburg Community Foundation, The Center for Digital Equity, CMS, Promising Pages: The Charlotte Area Book Bank, Marie G. Davis Jaguars | Donate | |
26 | The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Charlotte Area | https://southernusa.salvationarmy.org/bgc-charlotte/ | 501 Archdale Drive Charlotte, NC 28217 4015 Stuart Andrew Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28217 | 704-714-4724 | tanya.sastoque@uss.salvationarmy.org | The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. | Other Literacy Engagement | Book Clubs | East Union Club, Monroe Club, Starmount Club, Sedgefield Club, Belmont Ave Club, Oak Forest Club, Tryon Hills Club, Booth Commons Family Center Boys & Girls Club | n/a | |||
27 | The Charlotte Post Foundation | https://www.thepostfoundation.org/ourprograms/corrective-education/ | 5118 Princess St Charlotte, NC 28269 | 704-376-0496 | fdnpresident@thecharlottepost.com | The three components of our mission are as follows: 1. Convening the community with the proper expertise and resources to discuss issues negatively impacting the African American community and help seek solutions that will have positive impact in those areas of healthcare, education, crime and economic equity. 2. Applying skills, knowledge and research to assist African American youth with their early educational development. 3. Awarding college scholarships to eligible African American seniors in Mecklenburg and Wake Counties, who aspire to further their quest for a quality education. | Academic Tutoring | Foundational Skills, Language Development, and Comprehension | K-5th grade | Grier Heights Community Learning Center, Billingsville Elementary, Westerly Hills Elelemntary, Walter G. Byers Elementary | UNC Charlotte, Queens University of Charlotte Teaching Fellows, Johnson C. Smith CMS, Freedom Schools, Myers Park Presbyterian Church, Supplemental Education Services (SES) | Donate | |
28 | The Humane Society of Charlotte - Reading Buddies Program | https://humanesocietyofcharlotte.org/reading-buddies-101/ | 1348 Parker Drive Charlotte, NC 28208 | 704-494-7718 | education@humanecharlotte.org info@humanecharlotte.org | Our mission is to champion the wellbeing of companion animals and strengthen their bond with the people who know, love, and need them. | Other Literacy Engagement | Book Clubs | all ages | 1348 Parker Drive, Charlotte, NC 28208 | n/a | ||
29 | The Learning Collaborative [Independent preschool] | https://www.tlccharlotte.org/ | 3241 Sam Drenan Rd Charlotte, NC 28205 | 704-377-8076 | info@tlccharlotte.org | The Learning Collaborative’s mission is to prepare underserved children and their families to succeed in school by providing a tuition-free, high-quality preschool education through a unique partnership with our children, families, parents, staff and community. Our mission is to instill children with curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning while embracing and strengthening their families. | Preschool | PreK | Grier Heights Community | Atrium, Beacon Partners, Bragg Financial Advisors Inc., C. DeWitt Foard & Co., Carroll Financial Advisors, Charlotte Country Day School, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, Charlotte Speech & Hearing Center, Charlotte Wine + Food Week, Charlotte Youth Ballet, Charlotte Mecklenburg Community Foundation - Children, Youth & Young Adult Fund, Christ Church, Christ Church Preschool & Kindergarten, Consumer Credit Counseling Council for Children’s Rights, CrossRoads Corp., Crowder Construtors Inc., Duke Energy & Duke Energy Foundation, First Presbyterian Church, Forshaw, Inc., Friendship Trays / Loaves & Fishess, Galvan Industries, Grier Heights Community Center, Hatcher Law Group, Hendricks Automotive Group, Hope Community Clinic of East Charlotte, Junior League of Charlotte, Learning Charms Occupational Therapy, Lockton Companies, McGuireWoods, LLC, Moore & Van Allen, Myers Park United Methodist Church , Navarro Group NC Pre-K Program, NFP, Novant Health Foundation, Parent University, Paul & Margaret Porter Foundation, Providence Preparatory School, Read Charlotte, Red Cross, Red Classic Transportation, Smart Start of Mecklenburg County, Southeast Psych, Speedway Children’s Charities, Sunbelt Rentals, The Leon Levine Foundation, TowneBank, Triple P, USDA Child Nutrition, USI Insurance Services, Woodlawn School | Donate Amazon Wish List | ||
30 | The Reading League of North Carolina | https://nc.thereadingleague.org | The Reading League North Carolina 1235 East Blvd. Suite E #185 Charlotte, NC 28203 | n/a | info@nc.thereadingleague.org | To advance the awareness, understanding, and use of evidence-aligned reading instruction across North Carolina, by creating a community of statewide stakeholders invested in ensuring all children receive equitable literacy instruction. The Reading League's Mission is to Advance: 1. Awareness 2. Understanding 3. Use of evidence-based reading instruction | Knowledge Broker | educator focus (pre-service to IHE) | n/a | n/a | Donate | ||
31 | Urban Promise Charlotte | https://www.urbanpromisecharlotte.org/ | P.O. Box 12213 Charlotte, NC 28220 | 704-980-7768 | info@urbanpromisecharlotte.org | UrbanPromise Charlotte’s mission is to provide Charlotte’s children and youth with the spiritual, academic, and social development necessary to become Christian leaders determined to restore their communities. | Academic Tutoring | Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Fluency, Vocabulary, Comprehension | K-8th grade | 28218, 28208, 28217, 28262 Hidden Valley Elementary, Governors Village, Idelwild Elementary, McClintock, Movement (Freedom) School, Ashley Park Elementary, Montclair, Huntingtowne Farms Elementary, Carmel Middle, Starmount Elementary | Helping Education, Healthy Charlotte Alliance, Novant Health | ||
32 | YMCA | https://www.ymcacharlotte.org/ | YMCA of Greater Charlotte 400 E Morehead Street Charlotte, NC 28202 | 704-716-6200 | websupport@ymcacharlotte.org | The Y’s mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Our mission defines us. We know that building stronger and healthier kids, adults and families comes about when we all work together. | Academic Tutoring | phonological awareness, phonics, high frequency words, vocabulary and comprehension | K-3rd grade | Harris YMCA, Hemby YMCA, Johnston YMCA, Keith YMCA, Lake Norman YMCA, Lincoln County YMCA, Lowe's YMCA Albemarle Rd Elementary, Berryhill School, Cornelius Elementary, Huntersville Elementary, JV Washam Elementary, Croft Community, David Cox Rd Elementary, Governers' Village STEM Academy, Huningtowne Farms Elementary, JH Gunn Elementary Elementary, Esperanza Global Academy, Nations Ford Elementary, Reaissance West STEAM Academy, Reid Park Elementary, Lake Wylie Elementary, South Pine Academy, Starmount Academy of Excellence, Statesville Rd Elementary Mooreseville Graded School District: Park View Elementary, Rocky River Elementary, South Elementary | Summer Literacy Infusion Partnerships Charlotte - Mecklenburg Library, Promising Pages, Read Charlotte Summer Literacty Infusion - Partner Agencies Alliance Center for Education, CMS After School Enrichment Program, CrossRoads CorporationFirm Foundations Youth and Family Outreach, First Baptist Weekday Ministry, Greater Enrichment Program, LeaderByNature, Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation, Park Road Baptist Church, Prodigal Son Foundation, Project 658, Smart Kids STREAM Academy, St. John’s Baptist Church, UMBA Bright Stars Y Parents as Teachers AARP, Bethlement Center of Charlotte, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, Mecklenburg Count Yealth Department, Safe Alliance, Smart Start's Guiding Parents to Services, RAIN, Read Charlotte, Renaissance West Community Initiative | ||
33 | YWCA Central Carolinas | https://ywcacentralcarolinas.org/ | 3420 Park Road Charlotte, NC 28209 | 704-525-5770 | n/a | We are on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. | Academic Tutoring | phonological awareness, phonics, high frequency words, vocabulary and comprehension | K-5th grade | Feeder Schools: Albemarle Road Elementary Billingsville/Cotswold Elementary Charles H. Parker Academic Center Devonshire Elementary Grove Park Elementary Hidden Valley Elementary Highland Renaissance Academy Huntingtowne Farms Elementary Idlewild Rd. Elementary KIPP Change Academy Marie G. Davis IB World School Movement Charter School Eastland Campus Movement Charter School Freedom Campus Myers Park Traditional Elementary Pinewood Elementary Piney Grove Elementary Selwyn Elementary Other Locations: Albemarle Road 5027 North Idlewild Rd, Charlotte, NC 28227 Billingsville Elementary 124 Skyland Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28205 Old Armory 500 S. Johnson Street, Monroe, NC 28112 Park Road 3420 Park Road, Charlotte, NC 28209 Southside 435 Fairwood Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28203 Sugar Creek 943 W. Sugar Creek Road Sunridge 4005 Sunridge Lane, Charlotte, NC 28215" | Bank of America, Duke Energy, Piedmont Natural Gas, Read Charlotte | ||
34 | Classroom Central | https://classroomcentral.org/ | 2116 Wilkinson Blvd Charlotte, NC 28208 | 704-377-1740 ext 4100 | karen@classroomcentral.org | Provides Books/Resources | PreK-12th grade | Aetna, Allen Tate Realtors, Ally, American Airlines, American City Business Journals, Atrium Health, Avid Xchange, Barings, The British International School of Charlotte, Brighthouse Financial, C.L. BUrks Commercial Roofing, Carolina Pathers, Carolinas Telco Federal Credit Union, Charlotte Football Club, Charlotte Hornets, Charms Organic Pops, City of Charlotte, The Charlotte Woman's Club, Collins Aerospace, Compare Foods, Corning, Davies, Goldstein & Associates CPS's PLLC, Dominion Energy, Domtar, Duke Energy, Piedmont Natural Gas, Elliott Davis, Faison, Financial Independence Group, Harris Teeter, Harvard Business School Club of Charlotte, Hobart Wealth, JE Dunn Construction, JeldWen, The Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. J.P. Morgan, Lendingtree, LINK, LPL Financial, MassMutual, Metrolina Greenhouses, Moore & VanAllen, MSC, Novant Health, Nucor, Nuveen, Park National Bank, Publix, PWC, Rack Room Shoes, Redline, Regions, ResourceWise, Rotary Club of Charlotte, RSM, Sam's Club, SEE, Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina, SoFi, Sonoco, South State Bank, Target, TIAA, Titus Alliance, Truist, Truliant, United Bank, Vanguard, Walmart, WellsFargo, Williams Foundation Partners A Big Heart Foundation, Order of AHEPA, Albemarle, Ben Mynatt Children's Foundation, Blumenthal Foundation, Cabarrus County Community Foundation, CaroMont Health, Charles & Melanie Winston Foundation, City of Kannapolis, David & Nicloe Tepper Foundation, Elevation Church, First Gaston Foundation, Gaston Community Foundation, George W. & Ruth R. Baxter Foundation, Howard R. Levine Foundation, Iredell County Community Foundation, John M. Belk Endowment, The Edwards Charitable Foundation, Kiwanis International, Mite, Rotary International, The Simeon and Jean H. Locke Foundation, Sisters of Charity Foundation, The Bill & Sharon Allen Family Foundation, The Carrie E. and Lena V. Glenn Foundation, The Dale Jr Foundation, The Edwards Charitable Foundation, The Leon Levine Foundation, Merancas Foundation, The Springs Close Foundation, Trinity United Methodist Church | Donate | ||||
35 | Thompson | www.thompsoncff.org | 6800 St. Peters Lane Matthews, NC 28105 | 704-251-2906 | info@thompsoncff.org | Thompson is called to serve children and families through healing, teaching, worship, and play. | Preschool | PreK | Children's Network of Hillsborough, SC Department of Social Services, Mecklenburg County, CMS, NC Department of Health and Human Services Office of Communications, Merancas Foundation, Alliance Health, NC DPS Governor's Crime Commission, Juvenile Crime Prevention Council of Mecklenburg County, The Leon Levine Foundation, Charlotte Wine +Food Week, Aetna, Truist, Bluecross BlueShield, Sandhills Center, Charlotte Merchants Foundation, Barnhill Contracting Company, PNCBank, Friends of the Children, Weyerhaeuser Family Foundation, Bank of America, Foundation for the Carolinas, The JEM Project, Greater Charlotte Auto Dealers, Dunkin' Joy, King Family Foundation, The Winston-Salem Foundation, Evidence-based Associates, Corning, The Junior League of Charlotte, SteelFab, Giles Foundation, Williams Auto Group, The Pearl Dixon Balthis Foundation, First Horizon, BCN, The Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina | Donate | |||
36 | Angels & Sparrows | https://angelsandsparrows.org/ | PO Box 315 Huntersville, NC 28070 | 704-232-1294 | brandi@angelsandsparrows.org | Angels & Sparrows empowers families to reach their potential by providing access to food security and educational opportunities that lead to a fresh start. | Academic Tutoring | Phonological Awareness, Decoding, Fluency, Vocabulary, Comprehension, Writing, Oral Language/Listening Comprehension, Active Reading, Homework Help | K-12th grade. Adult | 320 Seagle Street Huntersville, NC 28078 | |||
37 | Cupcake Tales Foundation | cupcaketales.org | P.O. Box 77132 Charlotte, North Carolina 28271 | 980-833-2143 | sprinklesoffun@cupcaketales.org | At Cupcake Tales, we believe every child deserves a storybook ending filled with hope, imagination, and opportunity. Through literacy programs, creative resources, and a commitment to nurturing young minds, we empower children to turn the pages of possibility and write their own successful futures. Together, we’re helping every child’s story become one of triumph, joy, and endless potential. | Provides Books/Resources | K-5th grade | Grooming Greatness/ Smallcakes | Donate | |||
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