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NC ranks #8 among all 50 states in reported cases of human trafficking. Charlotte is the #1 city in
Most people are unaware that NC ranks #8 among all 50 states in reported cases of human trafficking and that Charlotte is the #1 city in...
Mai-Lis Bahr
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Megan Henderson, giving animals a voice.
We sat down with Charlottean Megan who is making a difference in the animal welfare world by creating awareness of rescues and shelters...
Mai-Lis Bahr
7 min read

Meet Finn, a 4 year old battling for his life
Meet Finn, a Charlotte boy who turned 4 years old on May 5, 2018. He’s full of life now, but his little body isn’t working like other...
Mai-Lis Bahr
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Amy Burkett, General Manager - WTVI PBS Charlotte
Why is our local PBS station (WTVI) so important to the community? PBS Charlotte is an incredible community asset as a neutral convener...
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Founder/Executive Director, The Discovery Trail and Equuvation Inc., Erica de Flamand-Shugg
Photo credits: Amy Free First generation American? I am from a small town off the coast of Connecticut. Both of my parents are European...
Mai-Lis Bahr
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Volunteer with Learning Help Centers of Charlotte to make a difference in the lives of children
Volunteer with Learning Help Centers of Charlotte (LHCC) We are recruiting volunteers for our partnership programs on Monday, Tuesday or...
Mai-Lis Bahr
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Audrey Baran - a dance artist in a Southern town
What type of artist are you? I am a dance artist, which includes choreographing, performing, producing, teaching, researching and writing...
Mai-Lis Bahr
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Learning Help Centers of Charlotte are helping to keep kids reading
Just a few more weeks until the start of 11 weeks of a long summer vacation for Charlotte Mecklenburg School (CMS) students. CMS has...
Mai-Lis Bahr
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Emily Lopez, Executive Director of Programs for LilySarahGrace, is bringing Art and Creativity back
Emily Lopez became a resident of Charlotte, NC when she moved from Norwalk, CT in 2015 to become the Executive Director of Programs for...
Mai-Lis Bahr
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Scott Gardner on inspiring gratitude and the Blessing Box
Where are you from? I was born in upstate New York, but moved with my family to Davidson in 1986. My parents were born and raised in...
Leslie Mueller
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Alec Giakas on falling and rising again
How did you demonstrate perseverance as a youth? Throughout my childhood, my mother instilled the notion that “success in life depends on...
Mai-Lis Bahr
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Meet Zack Wyatt of Cornelius, NC
How did you end up in the Carolinas? After graduating from Coastal Carolina, I knew I wanted to live in the Carolinas. We moved here from...
Mai-Lis Bahr
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Brooke Hall models a heart of gold
So you're a native Charlottean?! I grew up in Charlotte (not many of us left!) and all of my family still lives here, which is wonderful-...
Mai-Lis Bahr
7 min read


Glen Warren—Fathers Forever
What’s the goal of Fathers Forever, the nonprofit you founded? As Executive Director of Fathers Forever, my goal is to help fathers chart...
Mai-Lis Bahr
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Ashley Friel on finding strength after losing a child
Tell us about your life-changing loss: In September of 2011, my husband and I lost our first child, Chloe, at 38 weeks gestation. She was...
Mai-Lis Bahr
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Meghan Hampton is helping babies in the NICU
Tell us about the charity you founded: My mom and I started a charity five years ago to give thanks to the NICU at Levine Children’s...
Mai-Lis Bahr
3 min read


Ghazale Johnston is giving back to those less fortunate
Where are you from? I was born in Tehran, Iran in 1975. My family immigrated to the US in 1977, settling into the small town of Millburn...
Mai-Lis Bahr
6 min read
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