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March 18, 2024

Charlotte, NC, March 19, 2024 – Today, MacKenzie Scott’s Yield Giving announced Crittenton of North Carolina as one of the Yield Giving Open Call’s awardees working with people and in places experiencing the greatest need in the United States. Crittenton of North Carolina received a $2 million grant.

Crittenton of North Carolina provides a safe place for women, girls and children in need to heal and grow and has served over 45,000 individuals since 1903.

In March 2023, Yield Giving launched an Open Call for community-led, community-focused organizations whose explicit purpose is to enable individuals and families to achieve substantive improvement in their well-being through foundational resources.

“As an organization that exists to support and empower girls and women, the impact is so profound when a donor chooses to support and empower us,” said Jada B. Charley, CEO of Crittenton of North Carolina. “This transformational gift will allow us to create so many opportunities; for the families we serve, for the staff who dedicate themselves to our mission daily, and for the greater community. We are thankful and humbled to have been chosen.”

The Open Call received 6,353 applications and initially planned for 250 awards of $1 million each. In the Fall of 2023, organizations top-rated by their peers advanced to a second round of review by an external Evaluation Panel recruited for experience relevant to this cause and underwent a final round of due diligence. In light of the incredible work of these organizations, as judged by their peers and external panelists, the donor team decided to expand the awardee pool and the award amount. Crittenton of North Carolina is honored to have been selected as one of the highest-scoring organizations from across the country and received a $2 million gift.

“We are excited that our partnership with Yield Giving has resonated with so many organizations,” said Cecilia Conrad, CEO of Lever for Change. “In a world teeming with potential and talent, the Open Call has given us an opportunity to identify, uplift, and empower transformative organizations that often remain unseen.” More information on the Yield Giving Open Call and other initiatives can be found at www.leverforchange.org

Crittenton of North Carolina

Crittenton of North Carolina is a Charlotte based nonprofit that houses and provides wraparound services for pregnant women experiencing homelessness or housing instability, young mothers and their babies in foster care, and teenage girls aging out of the foster care system. Crittenton’s residential programs are interventions designed to address disparities in access to healthcare, therapy, support services, life skills training and community resources. Crittenton provides a space for clients to heal from past trauma, gain life skills and work towards long-term goals that will improve their economic mobility and family stability. Crittenton is hosting their annual Creating Better Tomorrows Luncheon on May 15th where guests can learn more about the transformational work of this organization. To learn more, visit www.crittentonofnc.org

Yield Giving

Established by MacKenzie Scott to share a financial fortune created through the effort of countless people, Yield Giving is named after a belief in adding value by giving up control. To date, Yield’s network of staff and advisors has yielded over $16,500,000,000 to 1,900+ non-profit teams to use as they see fit for the benefit of others. To learn more, visit www.yieldgiving.com

Lever for Change

Lever for Change connects donors with bold solutions to the world’s biggest problems—including issues like racial inequity, gender inequality, lack of access to economic opportunity, and climate change. Using an inclusive, equitable model and due diligence process, Lever for Change creates customized challenges and other tailored funding opportunities. Top-ranked teams and challenge finalists become members of the Bold Solutions Network—a growing global network that helps secure additional funding, amplify members’ impact, and accelerate social change. Founded in 2019 as a nonprofit affiliate of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Lever for Change has influenced over $1.7 billion in grants to date and provided support to more than 145 organizations. To learn more, visit www.leverforchange.org

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March 4, 2024

CHARLOTTE, March 1, 2024 – Crittenton of North Carolina, a nonprofit empowering women, girls, and children, is thrilled to announce it has been awarded a $10,000 technology-based grant by fundraising software provider, OneCause. The grant will be used to implement state-of-the-art fundraising software and access award-winning support and services, empowering Crittenton of North Carolina to streamline its fundraising and further its mission of promoting healing, hope, and empowerment through education and comprehensive physical and mental health services with a focus on maternal health and support for girls in foster care.

Each grant application was reviewed by a committee of industry experts evaluating submissions based on need, alignment with cause focus areas, and how the software will help further an organization’s cause.

“Through the grants program, we consider it a privilege to provide fundraising software to nonprofits who are changing the world for the better,” said Steve Johns, chief executive officer at OneCause. “Our goal is to help them save valuable time, simplify the giving experience, and ultimately raise more money to support their missions.”

The team at Crittenton extends its gratitude to the donors, partners, volunteers, and staff who have played a pivotal role in its growth. Their support has been instrumental in helping Crittenton continue its work.

About Crittenton of North Carolina
Crittenton is nonprofit located in Charlotte and has served over 45,000 women, girls, and children in North Carolina since its establishment in 1903. Its mission is to promote healing, hope, and empowerment through education and comprehensive physical and mental health services with a focus on maternal health and support for girls in foster care. You can learn more about Crittenton at www.crittentonofnc.org.

About OneCause
OneCause is driving the future of fundraising with easy-to-use digital fundraising solutions that help nonprofits improve the giving experience and raise more money. OneCause builds technology that optimizes everyday generosity, making it easier for nonprofit organizations to fundraise and for nonprofit supporters to give. Since 2008, OneCause has helped over 11,000 nonprofits in the United States and Canada raise more than $6.5 billion for their missions. Headquartered in Indianapolis, OneCause is committed to driving innovation in the charitable sector, bringing together nonprofit professionals across the world for the annual Raise Conference to exchange ideas that further fundraising. For more information, visit www.onecause.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

Angela N. Mauldin
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amauldin@crittentonofnc.org

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August 25, 2023

August is Black Philanthropy month! Starting in 2001, Black Philanthropy Month was created by Dr. Jackie Bouvier Copeland with the intention of uplifting and advancing equity for those of African descent through giving. The focus is on highlighting and giving voice to organizations that are by the Black community and for the Black community. As an organization with 50% or more Black leadership and 50% or more Black clientele served, Crittenton stands as a perfect organization to support and elevate this month. The big day of giving is on August 28, but you can give anytime and champion Crittenton’s work here.

As we reflect on the inequities that still remain in our society, it is critical to be aware of them, but also actively work to solve them. We must do more to even the playing field and allocate additional resources for health and success towards those traditionally underserved groups. With our current focus on Black Philanthropy Month, there is an opportunity to be intentional about supporting the Black Community and being a part of the change.

Crittenton’s mission is to promote healing, hope and empowerment by providing comprehensive health, counseling, and education services for single pregnant and non-pregnant adolescents and women, mothers and their babies in the foster care system. This past year, 60% of all Crittenton’s clients were Black women and girls. Most of them came from backgrounds and experiences of trauma, abuse, and poverty, and were either pregnant, and/or in foster care when they arrived.

Crittenton acts as a pause point for our clients – a chance to catch their breath, deactivate survival mode, and navigate their next steps. From the day they arrive, we offer our clients safe and secure housing, regular, nutritious meals, access to prenatal, health, and mental health care, substance use disorder prevention and/or treatment, individualized support and counseling, and vocational and educational training and support. After having their babies or exiting foster care and moving on from Crittenton, many of our clients go on to secure stable housing, employment, and independence. Not only does this positively impact their present quality of life, but also their future and children’s future.

Whether or not you choose to give, we hope you will take some time to reflect on what actions you can take to ignite equitable change in our own Charlotte community. Together, we can change the narrative and create better tomorrows for our clients and for our communities as a whole.

If you want to learn more about Crittenton, please visit our Programs page or check out our social media.

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July 28, 2023

Charlotte, NC (September 16, 2023, 6:30-10pm) — The Second Annual Women Supporting Women Gala hosted by Fellow Traveler Counseling and Toshkova Fine Art Advisory will take place at Bazal Art Gallery and Lounge on September 16th. The gala is held annually to raise funds for Crittenton, a Charlotte non-profit that supports pregnant women experiencing homelessness, parenting teens and their babies in foster care, and teenage girls aging out of foster care. Through healing, hope, and empowerment, this essential organization creates a pathway forward by providing a safe and healthy environment for clients and their babies. Crittenton provides a safe space to learn parenting skills, provides mental health and substance abuse services, job skills, assistance with housing, and much more.

The 2nd Annual Women Supporting Women Gala is an opportunity to celebrate and build awareness around Crittenton’s mission and contributions to our community. The event includes a silent auction featuring some of Charlotte’s favorite local businesses’ goods and services, delicious food and open bar, 360 photo booth, networking opportunities, and dancing at the Bazal Gallery Nightclub at Charlotte’s NC Music Factory from 6:30-10 pm on September 16th, 2023. This event is black tie optional attire. Tickets are $175.

Host, speaker, and media guru Ohavia Phillips will emcee the evening.

As a community, donors can provide the vital care that pregnant homeless women, teen moms and their children, and adolescents in foster care desperately need. All proceeds will support Crittenton’s operational costs including supplying basic needs, access to medical care, educational services, vocational training, trauma and mental health support, and life skills training for youth and young mothers. All donations will further Crittenton’s mission of breaking generational cycles of poverty and family dysfunction by empowering mothers to improve health and life outcomes for themselves and their children.

For tickets and more information:
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Dazia Miller
dmiller@crittentonofnc.org
704-372-4663

Website:
www.crittentonofnc.org

Sponsorship Opportunities

Platinum Sponsor - $10,000

This package includes:

  • Recognition as a Presenting Sponsor of the 2nd Annual Women Supporting Women Gala
  • Your company logo placed in the lead position on all printed & electronic materials for the gala including Save the Date & Invitations and Event Specific Email Communications
  • Your company name and/or logo presented on all social media posts related to the gala
  • Your company logo is listed as Presenting Sponsor on the Silent Auction platform
  • 2 VIP Reserved Tables for your company
  • 10 tickets to event for your company

Featured Sponsor - $5,000

This package includes:

  • Recognition as a Featured Sponsor of the 2nd Annual Women Supporting Women Gala
  • Your company logo placed in prime position on all printed and electronic materials for the gala including Save the Date & Invitations and Event Specific Email Communications
  • Your company name and/or logo presented on all social media posts related to the gala
  • Your company logo is listed as a Featured Sponsor on the Silent
  • Auction platform – 1 VIP Table Reserved for your company
  • 6 tickets to event

 

 

Patron Sponsor - $1,500

This package includes:

  • Recognition as a Patron of the 2nd Annual Women Supporting Women Gala
  • Your company logo or name is placed on all Event Specific Email Communications
  • Your company logo is listed as a Patron on the Silent Auction platform
  • 2 tickets to event

Supporter Sponsor - $500

This package includes:

  • Your company logo is listed and displayed as a Supporter on the Silent Auction platform
  • 1 ticket to event

**If you are interested in donating items, experiences, or something else to our silent auction please reach out to Dazia Miller at dmiller@crittentonofnc.org!**

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June 21, 2023

CHARLOTTE, NC – Crittenton has received $2,000 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help feed neighbors in their time of need. Crittenton will use the gift to continue to create better tomorrows for the at-risk and historically under-resourced clients we serve each day.

Crittenton’s mission is to promote healing, hope, and empowerment by providing comprehensive health, counseling, and education services for single pregnant and non-pregnant adolescents and women, mothers and their babies in the foster care system.

The Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation is committed to supporting families facing food insecurity across its 10-state footprint. Established in 2001, the foundation provides financial support for programs and organizations dedicated to feeding local neighbors in the communities it serves. Since its inception, the foundation has awarded more than $17.8 million in grants.

About The Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation
The Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Food Lion, based in Salisbury, N.C. Established in 2001, the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation provides financial support for programs and organizations dedicated to eliminating hunger. The charitable foundation has provided more than $17.8 million in grant funding, helping to nourish communities with fresh food for backpack programs, Kids Café’s, and other hunger-relief programs as well as funding for long-term programs to help shorten the lines at food banks. The charitable foundation partners with Feeding America, the nation’s largest hunger-relief agency, in addition to local food agencies serving the 10 Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic states in which Food Lion operates. For more information, visit www.foodlion.com/in-our-community.

About Food Lion
Food Lion is an omnichannel retailer committed to nourishing its neighbors during the moments that matter most. More than 82,000 associates across 1,100+ stores deliver an easy, fresh and affordable shopping experience throughout 10 Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic states. Through its ‘Count on me’ culture, Food Lion fosters a sense of belonging for all associates, promoting a diverse and inclusive environment that has supported LGBTQ+ equality for nearly two decades. Food Lion is the only company in the country to be named an ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for 22 consecutive years. It also pioneered a food rescue program to support food-insecure neighbors. Through Food Lion Feeds, the retailer has donated more than 1 billion meals to individuals and families since 2014 and has committed to donate 1.5 billion meals by 2025. Founded and based in Salisbury, N.C., since 1957, Food Lion is a company of Ahold Delhaize USA, the U.S. division of Zaandam-based Ahold Delhaize. For more information, visit foodlion.com.

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May 24, 2021

Crittenton will be hosting a Virtual Fundraiser on Wednesday, June 9th from 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. EDT.

Each year, Crittenton holds an annual luncheon at Myers Park United Methodist Church that attracts more than 300 attendees. This year, however, we are switching it up by hosting a virtual fundraiser.

Hear empowering stories and an interview from WSOC-TV Channel 9 News Anchor, Erica Bryant and Novant Health’s Chief Health Equity Officer, Dr. Chere M. Gregory to learn about Crittenton’s role in promoting health equity in our community. Find out how you can make a difference, too!

Register HERE, or call Kamaria Clifton at 704-372-4663 for more information.

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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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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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January 13, 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

 

FLORENCE CRITTENTON AWARDED $100,000 FROM MECKLENBURG COUNTY ABC BOARD

ABC Funds Are Used for Substance Abuse Education and Recovery

 

(January 12, 2017) Florence Crittenton Services’ (FCS) partnership continues with the Mecklenburg County ABC Board. Funds awarded from the Mecklenburg County ABC Board are used to strengthen the agency’s Generations of Impact Program, which educates our young girls and women and those struggling with substance abuse. In Fiscal Year (FY) 2015-2016, 39% of clients admitted to FCS had substance abuse or addiction issues. Funding from the Mecklenburg County ABC Board allows FCS to continue providing substance abuse prevention services to the agency’s high-risk population.

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.

Since 1948, the Mecklenburg County ABC Board has invested back into the communities in which it serves, with this Grant Program coming into existence in 1996 and distributing over $58 million dollars to organizations that “prevent, educate on the dangers of, and treat substance abuse.”

“We know that with the proper intervention, our young girls and women—even those struggling with problems as complex as substance abuse—have a great chance of becoming independent individuals,” said Diane Thompson, CEO of FCS. “This partnership and funding from the Mecklenburg County ABC Grant Program helps us continue to give two generations Health & Hope.”

Florence Crittenton’s Program Administrator Gayle Butterfield added, “Substance abuse may affect our clients or members of their families. This grant from the Mecklenburg County ABC Board allows us to give our clients tools to combat substance abuse, be healthy and have healthy children.”

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December 22, 2016

GYMNASTICS COMPETITION RAISES $5,284 for FLORENCE CRITTENTON SERVICES

Perfect Balance Training Center Also Donates to Agency for the Holidays

 

(December 22, 2016) Florence Crittenton Services’ (FCS) annual gymnastics meet Empowering Determined Girls Everywhere (EDGE) took place from October 21, 2016 to October 23, 2016 at Perfect Balance Training Center and raised $5,284 for the young girls and women at FCS. This year, EDGE featured 13 teams that competed in gymnastics events like the balance beam and floor exercises. Staff and supporters of Perfect Balance also donated gifts to FCS for the girls to have Christmas gifts.

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. For the 9th year in a row, 100% of FCS babies were born drug-free. The agency was established in Charlotte in 1903 and has served 40,000 women and children and their families since.

“This is our second year participating in EDGE and we are excited to see how it grows in the coming years, giving local gymnasts an opportunity to do what they love while supporting their community,” said Diane Thompson, Chief Executive Officer of FCS. “We always enjoy putting on a new event and attracting and building new relationships with supporters of the work we do at Florence Crittenton.”

Florence Crittenton’s Director of Development Sarah Hyde added, “My hope is that this event will continue to raise critical funds that allow us to serve our clients struggling with very complex challenges stemming from various traumas. We feel so fortunate that Perfect Balance has joined us in our mission to provide Health and Hope to those girls and women in need in our community.”

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