Category Archives: Non-profit
Belk raises money for Birthday Blessings
On Thursday, October 15, more than 150 Belk employees came together at its Charlotte corporate headquarters to celebrate the first anniversary of the company’s Women’s Leadership Network. The event kicked off a corporate collection drive to benefit the programs of … Continue reading
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Saturday was a bazaar day in Mint Hill and Matthews
[smooth=id:102;] Both Philadelphia Presbyterian Church and Levine Senior Center hosted bazaars on Saturday. The church bazaar was the 39th for the women of Philadelphia Presbyterian Church according to Susan Griffin. In addition to the bazaar, there was a breakfast, chicken … Continue reading
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Korean War Memorial could break ground soon
A representative of Lexington Blue Granite in Elberton Georgia met with Korean War Memorial committee members this week to go over details about the statues, columns and pavers for the memorial. The KWVA has raised more than $100,000 thus far … Continue reading
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Matthews Help Center to celebrate 30 years of giving back to the community
The Matthews Help Center will have its 30th anniversary celebration this Saturday, September 19 from 10 am to 3 pm. The event will take place at its location at 119 North Ames Street in downtown Matthews. There will be lots … Continue reading
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Mint Hill Rotary receives check for Flight of Honor trip
George Linker (far right) and Joe Epley, representatives of the Wheeler James Chamber (Chap. VI) of the Special Forces Association, presented a check from the chapter for $1,100 to Gary Brown and Tina Ross Duke of the Mint Hill Rotary … Continue reading
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Monkey Joe’s teams up with local non-profit Birthday Blessings to host Family Fun Friday
This Friday, August 31, kids across Charlotte will be “bouncing for birthdays” at all four Monkey Joe’s locations to help benefit local homeless children. Monkey Joe’s will host an area-wide Family Fun Friday event to kick off its new partnership … Continue reading
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Civitan Club begins in Matthews
A new Civitan Luncheon club is forming in Matthews. Club organizers invite community residents to attend organizational meetings held at Beantown Tavern. The club meets on Wednesdays from 12 till 1 pm. Once the club becomes officially chartered, the meetings … Continue reading
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Mint Hill Eastern Star and Masonic scholarships
On June 22, 2009, two Mint Hill Eastern Star and Masonic Scholarship Awards in the amount of $2,000.00 each were presented to Jamie Porter and Hannah Heath by Melanie Carriker, Worthy Matron and Ken Carriker, Worthy Patron of Mint Hill … Continue reading
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Children’s World Museum heading to Matthews?
Jerry and Sue Helms, the founders of the Children’s World Museum, will present an overview of the museum to the Matthews town council tonight. Jerry Helms said last week he had a few locations in mind to move the museum. … Continue reading
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Mint Hill Rotary Club announces scholarship winners and Teacher of the Year
The Rotary Club of Mint Hill, at its annual Educational Emphasis Day meeting on May 21, 2009, recognized its selections of the 2009 Teacher of the Year and the four 2009 recipients of its educational grants. The recipients and Rotarians … Continue reading
Mint Hill Women’s Club releases disbursement numbers
In their 34 year history, the Mint Hill Women’s Club has given approximately $86,000 back to the community . Their primary fundraiser is conducting LIVE/SILENT auction that is held each November. Disbursement of 2008-2009 proceeds were given as follows: 2 … Continue reading
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New flag donated to Levine Senior Center
The Woodmen of the World of Matthews recently donated an American Flag to the Levine Senior Center during the three anniversary celebration of the center March 28. In the above picture, Fred Amann of Woodman of the World raises the … Continue reading
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