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Charlotte Area Fund (CAF) is a private non-profit corporation and Mecklenburg County’s designated Community Action Agency.

08/13/2026

TODAY - AUGUST 13th!!

Circle K is hosting Inner Circle Fuel Day, offering 40 cents off per gallon of gas all day from 12:01 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. local time.

The discount is available to Inner Circle loyalty members at over 5,000 participating U.S. locations.

How to Get the Discount

Join the program: Sign up for free through the Circle K app or text JOIN to 25050 if you are not already a member.

At the pump: Enter the phone number linked to your Inner Circle account directly at the pump before you start fueling.

Transaction limit: The discount applies to up to 35 gallons per fill-up.

Learn more here and make sure to review the requirements:
https://www.circlek.com/inner-circle-fuel-day

Share with your friends and family!

08/13/2026

The Stellar Awards are coming to Charlotte, bringing a national celebration of Black Gospel Music, culture and community to the Queen City.

Charlotte Area Fund President & CEO Nick Wharton joined Bishop Claude Alexander from The Park Church Charlotte on WBTV News to reflect on the significance of the Stellar Awards and the impact of a musical tradition deeply rooted in the Black American experience.

“Charlotte Area Fund celebrates the 41st Stellar Awards and all of its North Carolina nominees. At its roots, Black Gospel Music is a uniquely American art form, one that has inspired and guided millions worldwide toward personal spiritual clarity, moving individuals, families, and communities to action.”

— Nick Wharton, President & CEO, Charlotte Area Fund

Congratulations to the North Carolina nominees and all those being recognized at the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards!

You can watch the interview here:
🔗 https://www.wbtv.com/video/2026/08/12/why-stellar-awards-mean-more-than-music/

08/12/2026

Back-to-school season brings excitement. But for many families, it also brings another expense to an already stretched household budget.

This year, the purchase of the most common school supplies like pencils and notebooks costs an average of $173.45.

❗7.7% more than last year

When families are already balancing the cost of food, housing, utilities, transportation and other necessities, every additional cost matters.

At Charlotte Area Fund, we know that financial stability isn't just about one expense.

➣ It's about helping individuals and families build the skills, resources, and opportunities that create greater economic security over time.

Because every family deserves the opportunity to move forward.

08/11/2026

Sometimes, a new beginning starts with simply opening a door. 💙

At Charlotte Area Fund, that door can lead to new skills, career opportunities, financial empowerment, and support to help you move forward.

What possibility will you open the door to?
Your next chapter could start here.

Apply today 24/7:
🔗 CharlotteAreaFund.org/Apply

08/10/2026

🎒 A strong school year starts with a strong community. 💙

Charlotte Area Fund was proud to join our partner, The C. W. Williams Community Health Center, Inc for their 12th Annual Back to School Community Health Fair on Saturday!

Families came together to receive:
🖍️ School supplies
🩺 Health services like $25 back-to-school physicals and $35 sports physicals
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Community resources
And more!

All designed to help children and families begin the new school year healthy, prepared, and supported. 🌟

Events like this remind us what’s possible when community organizations work together to connect families with the resources they need to thrive.

Thank you, CWWCHC, for bringing our community together, and to everyone who stopped by to connect with our team!

08/07/2026

🌿 Wellness isn't only about what we eat, how much we exercise, or how we take care of our bodies. 🌿

➡️ Financial stability matters, too.

For families struggling to afford necessities like food, housing, and utilities, economic pressure can take an emotional toll, contributing to increased stress, anxiety, depression, and loneliness.

That's why our work goes beyond helping someone find a new career.

Through workforce development, Success Coaching, financial empowerment and connections to community resources, we assist individuals in addressing barriers, building stability, and creating a stronger foundation for the future.

This National Wellness Month, we're recognizing an important connection:

✨Financial well-being is part of overall well-being. ✨

Because when we help reduce the burdens families carry, we create more room for Charlotte neighbors to thrive.

08/06/2026

💡A criminal record can continue creating barriers long after someone has completed their sentence.

Research published in the Harvard Law Review found that only 6.5% of people who are eligible for expungement actually receive it.

❗Yet for those who do, the results are powerful: wages increased by more than 22% within one year, driven by more people finding jobs and securing better-paying employment.

That's why removing barriers matters, and working with community partners like Latoshia Young, Program Manager for Mecklenburg County Government's Criminal Justice Services and Re-Entry Services, is so important.

Everyone deserves the opportunity to build a stable future.

✨Through workforce development, Success Coaching, financial empowerment, and partnerships with organizations across our community, we're assisting individuals in overcoming obstacles and accessing meaningful employment.

Because when barriers come down, opportunity grows!

**Super Tuesday is coming up! Your fast-track to a high-paying, high-demand career!**

🗓 Tuesday, August 11th
⏰ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Charlotte Area Fund
3816 Latrobe Dr., Suite 101
Charlotte, NC 28211

Apply online today!
🔗 CharlotteAreaFund.org/Apply
If you’re unsure about any documents, don’t worry—we’re here to help. 💙 Call us with any questions: 704-372-3010

08/05/2026

Stay connected. Stay inspired. 💙

Every day, Charlotte Area Fund is helping individuals and families build brighter futures through workforce development, success coaching, financial empowerment, and community support.

Want to see the impact firsthand?

When you subscribe to our newsletter, you'll receive:
✨ Inspiring success stories
📣 Program updates
🤝 Opportunities to get involved
💙 The latest news on how we're creating pathways to economic mobility across Charlotte.

Join our community today and see how, together, we're creating opportunity and changing lives.

📩 Sign up here: https://www.charlotteareafund.org/subscribe

08/04/2026

⚡Super Tuesday⚡ is Tuesday, August 11th!!
Your path to a new career starts here...

Super Tuesday happens the 2nd Tuesday of every month.
This is your opportunity to take the first step toward training, certifications, and career growth.

📚What happens during Intake:
✔️ Enrollment application assistance
✔️ TABE assessment
✔️ Course placement interviews for upcoming training programs

What to bring:
🪪 Photo ID
🏠 Proof of Mecklenburg County residency
🎓 Copy of your GED, high school diploma, or college degree
🪪 Social Security card(s)
💼 Proof of income from the last 90 days for yourself and anyone in your household
(spouse, parents, siblings, or children)

📄 Examples of income documents include:
• W-2s
• Paystubs from all employers
• Unemployment benefits printout
• Child support printout
• SSA/SSI award letter
• Work First/TANF printout
• VA benefits documentation

🗓 Tuesday, August 11th
⏰ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Charlotte Area Fund
3816 Latrobe Dr., Suite 101
Charlotte, NC 28211

Apply online today!
🔗 CharlotteAreaFund.org/Apply

If you’re unsure about any documents, don’t worry—we’re here to help. 💙
Call us with any questions: 704-372-3010

08/03/2026

🎉 Please join us in welcoming Tabitha Jones, MSW, to the Charlotte Area Fund team!

We're excited to welcome Tabitha Jones as our new Opioid Initiative Success Coach.

Tabitha brings a deep passion for serving others and a strong background in social work, community engagement, and connecting individuals and families with the resources they need.

Throughout her career, she has remained committed to empowering others and strengthening communities through compassionate support and meaningful relationships.

As a Success Coach, Tabitha will walk alongside clients in recovery, helping them overcome barriers, navigate challenges, and build pathways toward healthier, brighter futures.

Welcome to the team, Tabitha! 💙

In recovery and interested in a high-demand, high-paying career?
Apply today!
🔗 CharlotteAreaFund.org/Apply

Address

3816 Latrobe Drive
Charlotte, NC
28211

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

(704) 372-3010

Website

http://charlotteareafund.org/

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