Do Good Charlotte

Recorded live at Share Charlotte's Giving Tuesday event at Optimist Hall on December 3, 2024. Host Pamela Escobar talks with four local non-profits doing good in Charlotte, about their missions and their needs this giving season. Guests: Autumn Well, Executive Director, International House Tere Gonzalez, Executive Director, Circle de Luz Leanna Calvin, Executive Director, Exposure Project Donna Dunlap, President & CEO, Big Brothers Big Sisters

Rebuilding Together of Greater Charlotte mobilizes contractors, community volunteers, and a skilled construction team to provide critical home repairs and accessibility modifications for free to low-income homeowners.  Host Pamela Escobar is joined by Rebuilding Together's Will Rimer, and volunteer and board member Maghan Cook.

The Park Community Development Corporation (The Park CDC) was established by The Park Church in 2018. Its goal is to support the West Charlotte community through initiatives focused on affordable housing, healthy living, and economic mobility. Host Pamela Escobar talks with Danyae Thomas, who is the Director of Programming & Strategic Partnerships for the Park CDC, and Herb Wilson, a resident.

Hurricane Helene recently devastated our mountain towns. Our hearts ache for western NC, and as a state, we're uniting to help our neighbors rebuild. We can all contribute, and many already have. But the road to recovery is long, which is why we're bringing you this special edition of Do Good Charlotte.  In this episode, we highlight three organizations making a unique impact in the recovery effort – and showing you how you can pitch in. Featuring Jason Gudzunas, the Executive Director of the Charlotte branch of the American Red Cross; Clark Pennington, COO of The Independence Fund; Michelle Schaefer-Old, the Founder and CEO of the Diaper Bank of NC.

A-C-4-Ed is Charlotte's largest nonprofit provider of Early Childhood programming. Host Pamela Escobar talks with Jared Keaton from A-C-4-Ed, and parent Nadia Omally, whose child participated in their Head Start programs

This month, SHARE Charlotte is spotlighting Early Childhood Education partners whose core programs and operations focus on the health and early learning of children ages birth to five. In this episode, Freedom Communities Executive Director Hannah Beavers joins host Pamela Escobar to discuss how she is steering this organization into the future. 

This month, SHARE Charlotte is shining the spotlight on a Black-led nonprofit that’s doing the work now—to set our kids up for the future. Host Pamela Escobar talks with Tammy and John Martin, the co-founders of the YBLA, and Summer Newby, a YBLA participant.

This August, SHARE Charlotte is shining the spotlight on Black-led nonprofits making a profound impact in our community. Host Pamela Escobar talks with Community Link President & CEO Tameka Gunn, and Tierra Brant, a Community Link customer.

Host Pamela Escobar talks with Bentzion and Rochel Groner. They saw a world where some of our neighbors—those with disabilities—were being left behind- and they decided to do something about it.

This July, SHARE Charlotte is shining a spotlight on nonprofits that empower individuals with disabilities. InReach is a nonprofit that's building a world where everyone can live life on their own terms. Host Pamela Escobar is joined by InReach’s CEO Lori Gougeon and Jennifer Carter Barber, the Director of Community Works and Vocational Services.

1 in 3 women are impacted by domestic violence or sexual assault in their lifetime. Host Pamela Escobar talks with Outreach Coordinator Paxtyn Lawson and Supportive Services Manager at Safe Alliance’s Domestic Violence Shelter, Anisse Puryear about their work providing hope and healing to those impacted by domestic violence and sexual assault.

We’re sharing a powerful story—one about turning immense loss into a mission of hope and education for the next generation. Host Pam Escobar talks with Jamie Kimble Foundation for Courage Executive Director Sherill Carrington, along with two teens involved with their work—Seren Julian and Ben Pfaller.

This month, SHARE Charlotte is spotlighting organizations supporting those struggling with addiction. Host Pamela Escobar talks with Harrison Holton, his mother Catherine, and The Dilworth Center's CEO Charles Odell about their inspiring story.

Host Pamela Escobar talks with Hope Haven President/CEO Kristin Blinson about the work Hope Haven does with those fighting addiction.

Classroom Central is making sure every classroom has what it needs to thrive. Classroom Central’s Executive Director, Karen Calder, joins host Pamela Escobar in-studio to share the difference they’re making—and how you can volunteer your time.

This month, we’re putting our focus on volunteer opportunities here in Charlotte. Host Pamela Escobar is joined by Melissa Hovey, SHARE Charlotte’s Managing Director, to talk about Do Good Week (April 15-19) and by Jack Sheehan, Executive Director at Assist ME, and Sherry Simpson, Volunteer & Board Member at Assist ME.

Poppy Muse provides a launchpad for young women to transition out of foster care and into successful, independent lives. Host Pamela Escobar is joined by Poppy Muse Executive Director Tameka Mclean and a Poppy Muse client, Anne.

Pam Escobar is joined by Becky Santoro, founder of Foster Village Charlotte, a nonprofit dedicated to wrapping a supportive community around foster families, so they can focus on supporting children.

Stand for Animals Veterinary Clinic provides affordable care to pet owners to prevent them from having to surrender or euthanize their animals. We’re joined by its founder, Cary Bernstein. 

This February…SHARE Charlotte is highlighting our nonprofit partners who focus on caring for animals. These organizations support rescue, education, outreach, and advocacy of wild or domesticated animals in the Charlotte area. In this episode, Pam Escobar talks with Jennifer Gordon, founder of Carolina Waterfowl Rescue.