Submitted by: LGA
LGA is excited to announce nine nonprofit organizations that were selected from nearly 30 applicants to receive marketing, advertising and public relations support this year during Goodstock, our first 25-hour pro bono marketing marathon taking place October 15 – 16. Goodstock is one way LGA is giving back to the community in honor of our 25th anniversary.
We hope you will visit the Web sites below to learn more about these organizations.
Carolina Raptor Center
Dedicated to environmental stewardship and the conservation of birds of prey through education research, and the rehabilitation of injured and orphaned raptors.
www.carolinaraptorcenter.org
Charlotte Community Health Clinic
Provides acute medical care to uninsured, low income, 19 and older Mecklenburg County individuals.
www.mycchc.com
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Council on Aging
Mission is to transform Charlotte-Mecklenburg into a senior-friendly community through education and advocacy so all aging adults are able to enjoy the best quality of life and the best physical and mental health.
www.charmeckcoa.org
Charlotte Speech and Hearing Center
Mission is to provide a full range of effective, family-centered speech, language and hearing services to everyone in need.
www.charlottespeechhearing.com
International House
Mission is to promote international understanding by serving as a center for diversity, advocating for people of diverse national backgrounds and facilitating professional and cultural programs.
www.ihclt.org
Jacob’s Ladder
Provides job readiness and job retention training to help the unemployed and underemployed find and keep living wage jobs.
www.jacobsladdercharlotte.org
Lifespan
Works with children and adults with developmental disabilities in the areas of education, employment and enrichment activities to transform their lives.
www.lifespanservices.org
Operation Home Front of North Carolina
Provides emergency financial assistance and morale to our troops, to the families they leave behind, and to wounded warriors when they return home.
www.operationhomefront.net
Summit House
Provides mothers convicted of non-violent crimes a residential alternative-to-prison program to create a new life for themselves and their minor children.
www.summithouse.org
