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November 14, 2019

Dear FCS Staff,

I would like to thank everyone that has been a part of my journey here at Florence Crittenton. You guys have encouraged me and believed in me since the moment I came here at 6 months pregnant. You guys have been a blessing to my life in so many ways. You Guys have made Florence Crittenton feel like home. I didn’t know any other way of thank every single one of you guys so I wanted to write this letter. You Guys Will Be Truly Missed

Sincerely,

Z.

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Upcoming Events
October 8, 2019

What is Shop for GOOD?  Did you know there is a fun, easy way to make a difference in Charlotte that you can do from anywhere, at  any time, that fits any budget? ​SHARE Charlotte’s ​Give Shop®​ is an online marketplace that brings  together hundreds of Charlotte nonprofits’ Amazon wish lists, making it simple for our community to “shop  for good”!     

Seasonally, SHARE rallies our community to support nonprofits through Shop for GOOD promotions that  feature the items that Charlotte nonprofits need to run their business and programs. Items are shipped  directly to nonprofits’ doors, and donors know exactly where their money is going – that’s a win, win.

“Shop for GOOD: Winter is Coming Edition”,​ presented by ​Bank of America​, features nonprofit needs  including those related to preparing for Winter such as coats, clothing, food, can openers, or everyday  items such as toilet paper and trashbags. Promotion dates are Sunday, Oct 6 – Friday, Oct 11.

Take a look at the wish list for Florence Crittenton Services here. By participating in Shop for GOOD, you help to supply us with the essential tools we need to provide health and hope to adolescents, women, and their families. Thank you for choosing to #shopforgoodclt!

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Upcoming Events
September 18, 2019

Come enjoy a night of food, drinks and silent auction shopping of items from Charlotte-area businesses! From tickets to gift certificates to bundles of merchandise, you cannot miss the chance to do some shopping for yourself or get some early holiday shopping done for your loved ones. Also featured at the event will be a wine pull and a 50/50 raffle. All proceeds will benefit Florence Crittenton Services, whose mission is to provide comprehensive trauma-informed health, educational and social services to women, adolescents and babies in the foster care system.

Tickets are $35 presale and $40 at the door. Each ticket includes beer, hors d’oeuvres, and access to the silent auction. Additional food and drink will be available for purchase.

The event will be held on Friday, November 15, 2019 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM (silent auction bidding will close at 8:00 PM sharp) at Town Brewing Co. , located at 800 Grandin Road, Charlotte, NC 28208

Follow our Facebook event here for updates and to see which of your friends are coming!

To purchase tickets online, click here.

For more information, questions, or to RSVP, please contact us here or by phone at 704-372-4663.

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News
June 1, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Sarah Hyde, Director of Development

Phone: 704-372-4663

Email: shyde@fcsnc.org

Website: www.fcsnc.org

Rabbi Judy Schindler honored by Florence Crittenton Services

Director of the Stan Greenspon Center for Peace and Social Justice

at Queens University Awarded 2018 Lucille Giles Award

 

(May 18, 2018) On Tuesday, May 15, Rabbi Judith Schindler, Director of the Stan Greenspon Center for Peace and Social Justice at Queens University of Charlotte, was awarded Florence Crittenton Services’ (FCS) Lucille Giles Award at the FCS Annual Luncheon. This award is given to an individual with outstanding commitment to human and social concerns, who has supported the women and children served by Florence Crittenton’s programs.

Florence Crittenton Services offers safe housing to pregnant and non-pregnant women and adolescents, where they are provided a continuum of care, focusing on counseling, health care, and vocational/educational services. The Charlotte agency has served over 40,000 individuals since it was established in 1903. Funds raised at the Annual Luncheon are used to maintain and strengthen the agency’s comprehensive services throughout all programs.

Rabbi Schindler has supported Florence Crittenton Services for many years and served on the FCS Board of Directors from 2003-2006.

During her acceptance speech at the 2018 FCS Annual Luncheon, Rabbi Schindler said “Florence Crittenton was built on taking trauma and tragedy and turning it into blessings and new life. It is here where we turn things around and turn a painful past into a bright and blessed future.”

In addition to her support of FCS, she has displayed compassion and dedication to social justice in many of her other life choices. Rabbi Schindler was named Rabbi Emerita of Temple Beth El in Charlotte, North Carolina after serving from 1998-2016. Prior to coming to Charlotte, she was an Associate Rabbi at Westchester Reform Temple in Scarsdale, New York.

Rabbi Schindler envisioned and led the creation of four social justice documentaries being utilized across the country and has contributed chapters and articles to more than ten books.

Rabbi Schindler is now a contributing columnist for the Charlotte Observer. She serves on the Executive Committee of the Charlotte Clergy Coalition for Justice, is co-chair of the Rabbinic Council of the Association of Reform Zionists of America and is a Trustee of the Reform Pension Board. She is past co-chair of the Women’s Rabbinic Network, served on the Board of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Coalition for Housing, and as co-chair of the Clergy Council of MeckMin.

“We are honored to recognize Rabbi Judy Schindler as the recipient of this year’s Lucille Giles Award,” said Diane Thompson, CEO of FCS, “She has been a long-time supporter of the agency and is a true example of how to live our core values of Compassion, Hope, Accountability, Inclusion and Respect.”

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May 23, 2018

The Challenge:

The Leon Levine Foundation is offering Florence Crittenton a grant of $70,000 total, including an outright gift of $35,000 with a matching challenge grant of $35,000. The challenge grant is awarded upon FCS raising $35,000 by gaining new members of our 1903 Society and our Health & Hope Society.

 

Details:

  • New 1903 Society Members ($1,000 or more): The Leon Levine Foundation will donate $1,000 for each new 1903 Society Member (matching funds capped at $35,000).
  • New Health & Hope Society Members ($250 or more): The Leon Levine Foundation will donate $250 for each new Health & Hope Society Member (matching funds capped at $35,000).
  • See Giving Society details at https://crittentonofnc.org/giving-opportunities/our-giving-societies/

 

Deadline: June 15, 2018

 

How can I help?

  • Join a giving society! If you are not yet a member of one of these societies, increase your annual donation before the challenge deadline in order for your gift to be matched by the foundation.
    • Make an online donation at https://crittentonofnc.org/giving-opportunities/donate-online/one-time-donation/
  • Already a member? Here are other ways you can help!
    • Spread the word to family, friends and coworkers about this opportunity!
    • Host a party and ask attendees to make a contribution.
    • Bring guests for a tour of FCS so they can learn why FCS is a good investment and support our programs.

 

Frequently Asked Questions:

Do pledges count? No. All funds must be received before the challenge deadline.

If a donor is lapsed (was previously a member of a giving society but has not given to FCS for one or more Fiscal Years) and gives $250 or $1,000, will they be considered a new member of the giving society? Yes.

If I have already made a contribution to FCS this Fiscal Year, can I apply what I’ve given so far and increase my donation to reach one of these donor levels? Yes.

Are donations from businesses going to be matched by The Leon Levine Foundation? No. Only funds that come from individuals will be matched by the foundation.

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May 23, 2018

THE LEON LEVINE FOUNDATION 2018 CHALLENGE GRANT

The Challenge:

The Leon Levine Foundation is offering Florence Crittenton a grant of $70,000 total, including an outright gift of $35,000 with a matching challenge grant of $35,000. The challenge grant is awarded upon FCS raising $35,000 by gaining new members of our 1903 Society and our Health & Hope Society.

Details:

When is the deadline?

The challenge deadline is June 15, 2018. Challenge runs March 23 – June 15, 2018.

How can I help?

  • Join a giving society! If you are not yet a member of one of these societies, increase your annual donation before the challenge deadline in order for your gift to be matched by the foundation.
  • Already a member? Here are other ways you can help!
    • Spread the word to family, friends and coworkers about this opportunity!
    • Host a party and ask attendees to make a contribution.
    • Bring guests for a tour of FCS so they can learn why FCS is a good investment and support our programs.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Do pledges count? No. All funds must be received before the challenge deadline.

If a donor is lapsed (was previously a member of a giving society but has not given to FCS for one or more Fiscal Years) and gives $250 or $1,000, will they be considered a new member of the giving society? Yes.

If I have already made a contribution to FCS this Fiscal Year, can I apply what I’ve given so far and increase my donation to reach one of these donor levels? Yes.

Are donations from businesses going to be matched by The Leon Levine Foundation? No. Only funds that come from individuals will be matched by the foundation.

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May 10, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Sarah Hyde, Director of Development

Phone: 704-372-4663

Email: shyde@fcsnc.org

Website: www.fcsnc.org

 

Rabbi Judy Schindler to be honored by Florence Crittenton Services

 

Director of the Stan Greenspon Center for Peace and Social Justice at Queens University to be recipient of Lucille Giles Award

rabbi-judy-schindler

(May 9, 2018) Next Tuesday, Rabbi Judith Schindler, Director of the Stan Greenspon Center for Peace and Social Justice at Queens University of Charlotte, will be awarded Florence Crittenton Services’ (FCS) Lucille Giles Award at the FCS Annual Luncheon. This award is given to an individual with outstanding commitment to human and social concerns, who has supported the women and children served by Florence Crittenton’s programs.

Florence Crittenton Services offers safe housing to pregnant and non-pregnant women and adolescents, where they are provided a continuum of care, focusing on counseling, health care, and vocational/educational services. The Charlotte agency has served over 40,000 individuals since it was established in 1903. Funds raised at the Annual Luncheon are used to maintain and strengthen the agency’s comprehensive services throughout all programs.

Rabbi Schindler has supported Florence Crittenton Services for many years and served on the FCS Board of Directors from 2003-2006.

“We are honored to recognize Rabbi Judy Schindler as the recipient of this year’s Lucille Giles Award,” said Diane Thompson, CEO of FCS, “She has been a long-time supporter of FCS and is a true example of how to live out our core values of Compassion, Hope, Accountability, Inclusion and Respect.”

In addition to her support of FCS, she has displayed compassion and dedication to social justice in many of her other life choices. Rabbi Schindler was named Rabbi Emerita of Temple Beth El in Charlotte, North Carolina after serving from 1998-2016. Prior to coming to Charlotte, she was an Associate Rabbi at Westchester Reform Temple in Scarsdale, New York.

Rabbi Schindler envisioned and led the creation of four social justice documentaries being utilized across the country and has contributed chapters and articles to more than ten books.

Rabbi Schindler is now a contributing columnist for the Charlotte Observer. She serves on the Executive Committee of the Charlotte Clergy Coalition for Justice, is co-chair of the Rabbinic Council of the Association of Reform Zionists of America and is a Trustee of the Reform Pension Board. She is past co-chair of the Women’s Rabbinic Network, served on the Board of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Coalition for Housing, and as co-chair of the Clergy Council of MeckMin.

Rabbi Schindler is married to Chip Wallach, who works for Bank of America. They have two sons, Maxwell and Alec. She is the daughter of the late Rabbi Alexander Schindler who was president of the Union for Reform Judaism 1973-1995.

 

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April 17, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Sarah Hyde, Director of Development and PR or Diane Thompson, Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Phone: 704-372-4663

Email: shyde@fcsnc.org; dthompson@fcsnc.org

Website: www.fcsnc.org

PAT RODGERS to be Honored by Florence Crittenton Services

President and CEO of Rodgers Builders recipient of Lucille Giles Award

 

(April 17, 2017) On May 9, 2017, Patricia Rodgers, President of Rodgers Builders, will be awarded Florence Crittenton Services’ (FCS) Lucille Giles Award at the FCS Annual Luncheon. This award is given to an individual with outstanding commitment to human and social concerns, who has  supported the women and children served by Florence Crittenton’s programs.

 

Pat Rodgers served on the Florence Crittenton Board of Directors from 1995-1998 and 1998-2001. She served as Board Chair from 1996-1997 and 1997-1998, as did her late husband B.D. Rodgers in 1983-1984 and 1992-1993. Pat has been a longtime supporter of the comprehensive programs that empower and equip the women and children in crisis served by FCS. Rodgers is an annual event sponsor of the Annual Luncheon and has hosted a charity golf tournament benefiting FCS for eight years: The B.D. Rodgers Memorial Golf Tournament.

 

Florence Crittenton Services is a nonprofit organization that offers pregnant adolescent girls and women, of any age, safe housing, and prenatal care through delivery of their baby, along with a continuum of care, focused on counseling, health care, and vocational and educational services. The agency was established in Charlotte in 1903 and has served 40,000 women and children and their families since.

 

Funds raised at the Annual Luncheon are used to maintain and strengthen the agency’s comprehensive services throughout all programs. In Fiscal Year (FY) 2015-2016 40% of the women admitted to FCS had no prenatal care at the time of admission, 66% were homeless, 48% of FCS clients had documented mental health issues.

 

“Pat Rodgers has been supporting Florence Crittenton Services for many years, and I could not be more excited to honor the work she has done for our young girls and women,” said Diane Thompson, CEO of FCS. “Though we could never thank her enough, the Lucille Giles Award will allow us to formally recognize her for her support. Pat’s dedication to FCS—and by extension, our community—has provided so much Health and Hope for those in need.”

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