Diversity Resources
Have you ever found yourself needing resources that might be helpful when dealing with certain diversity-related issues in our community? Or desiring a resource you can share with a patient or patient’s family member? Have you ever just perhaps wanted to know more about a particular facet of our community population that perhaps you’ve wanted more information about, but didn’t know where to look? Had questions you’ve wanted answers to, but didn’t know where to get the answers? One of our first projects as a group was to try to gather exactly those types of resources. These sites have been compiled for your convenience, but by no means should be considered an exhaustive list. We have attempted to start the process of gathering potentially valuable resources for your review, and have done our best to make sure the links provided send you where they say they will, and provide you with the information you seek. That said, links get broken, and these links are not related to Medic or specifically endorsed by Medic in any way. These websites are not monitored by Medic, nor can Medic be responsible for their content in any way. These links are being provided for whatever purpose you see fit, but please understand they are not representative of the ideas or views of Medic or the members of the DRG collectively, or individually. If you happen to find a broken link, or are redirected to a site you believe to be corrupt, suspicious or not related to the original intended content, please bring it to our attention by cutting and pasting the link to DiversityResourceGroup@Medic911.com . Furthermore, if you happen to know of any resources that might benefit your coworkers in some way, please pass it along!! This list intends to be added to periodically, and we value and look forward to your suggestions and additions!!
Community Resource List
100 Black Men of Charlotte aims to enrich the lives of African American Youth through mentoring, education, health & wellness, and economic empowerment.
American Association of University Women Charlotte
AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education,
philanthropy, and research. The present goal of the AAUW Charlotte Branch is centered on a very special fellowship for North Carolina Women. Together with the nationwide network, it is designed to advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research.
ArtSí is a community initiative that advances the Latino arts and culture in Charlotte. It offers opportunities to Latino artists, organizations and other community members interested in promoting Latino art and culture in the city.
The Ballantyne Jewish Center is dedicated to serving all Jews throughout Ballantyne and surrounding areas with Ahavat Yisrael –unconditional love and concern for every Jew, regardless of background and affiliation. We aim to help foster a deeper sense of pride and appreciation of our Jewish heritage and to ensure the continuity of the Jewish people. The unique programming we offer includes creative educational projects, designed to advance Jewish knowledge, awareness, and practice.
Charlotte Chamber Diversity Programs
The Diversity and Talent Development Fund supports the Charlotte Chamber’s work in promoting diversity and inclusion in the Charlotte business community and developing diverse talent as a competitive advantage for Charlotte’s economy.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Urban League
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Urban League is a multi-service, non-profit agency. Its mission is to empower the community to attain financial stability and social justice in a global economy through education, training and placement.
Charlotte North Carolina Employment Resource Center
On ldsjobs.org you will find many tools and tips to help you, including links to local employment, self-employment, and education resources.
The Charlotte Torah Center is an organization that serves as a community resource for traditional Jewish education at all levels for people of all backgrounds.
Affiliate Santé Group prides itself in offering dynamic, comprehensive and tailored crisis services to the specific needs of the community. They are mental health first responders for those individuals or groups who are experiencing a mental health crisis. They offer emergency psychological assessment, immediate intervention for individuals, family and community crisis events.
Diversity Council of the Carolinas
At the Diversity Council of the Carolinas, it’s our goal to educate, inspire and promote change in the workplace. By increasing the capacity of individuals to contribute and organizations to respond, we make the business community more inclusive and the workplace stronger. Through their leadership and resources, Diversity Council of the Carolinas strives to guide corporations and businesses in the region to become effective partners in strengthening diversity and ultimately driving the success of our economy.
The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African- American Arts + Culture (formerly the Afro- American Cultural Center) celebrates the contributions of Africans and African- Americans to American culture and serves as a community epicenter for music, dance, theater, visual art, film, arts education programs, literature, and community outreach.
The North Carolina HIV Medication Assistance Program (NC HMAP) is the government funded ADAP for the state of North Carolina. NC HMAP is funded jointly by state and federal dollars and is designed to provide financial assistance to low-income state residents for the purchase of medications specifically used to combat HIV and the opportunistic infections which are specific to AIDS. Guidelines for participation in the program include a diagnosis of HIV infection and gross income at or below 300 percent of the Federal Poverty Level.
International House is a grassroots non-profit organization with a mission to promote international understanding and to serve immigrants in need. We offer foreign-language conversation hours, cultural events, an international book club, citizen diplomacy programs, an international women’s group, language classes, free citizenship workshops, legal services for low-income immigrants, and much more.
LAWA (Latin American Women’s Association)
LAWA (Latin American Women’s Association) is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization founded in 1992 to advance the education and quality of life of Latinos in the Charlotte Region through scholarships, academic, and cultural programs.
Latin American Chamber of Commerce of Charlotte (LACCC)
The purpose of the LACCC is to offer a sustainable bilingual platform of programs, events and services that engages empowers and supports both Latino and non-Latino businesses, entrepreneurs and professionals in the Charlotte region.
La Coalición is a community of Latin Americans, immigrants and allies that promotes full and equal participation of all people in the civic, economic and cultural life of North Carolina through education, celebration, and advocacy.
Levine Museum’s mission is to engage a broad-based audience in the exploration and appreciation of the South, since the Civil War, with a focus on Charlotte and the surrounding Carolina Piedmont. Through the museum we collect, preserve, and interpret the materials, sights, sounds, and ideas that illumine and enliven this history. The Museum presents opportunities for life-long learning about this history for the benefit, enjoyment, and education of children and adults, and provides historical context for contemporary issues and a community forum for thoughtful discussion.
Levine Jewish Community Center
The Levine Jewish Community Center is a diverse, multi-cultural, and family-oriented vibrant facility where you can feel a sense of community and belonging. It provides engaging activities that meet the needs and interests of all ages.
List of programs offered by Meck County
Disability rights and resources, tax relief forms, legal services for the elderly, free rabies shot clinics, NC foreclose prevention fund, spay and neuter charlotte, NC senior legal helpline, weatherization program, & utility commission moratorium.
Mental Health First Aid is an 8-hour course that teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis.
Family and Children’s Medicaid helps with medical bills such as doctor fees, prescription drugs, and hospital charges. The following may be eligible, depending on the amount of monthly income and resources available to the individual/family, and the number of medical expenses incurred.
The Muslim Women of the Carolinas is a non-profit organization dedicated to the unity of the Muslim women and the practice and promotion of Islam. Our mission is to bring the diverse Muslim women of Charlotte and the surrounding area together in order to get to know one another and to do good works.
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
The mission of the NAACP Charlotte is to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate racial hatred and racial discrimination.
National Coalition of 100 Black Women Queen City Metropolitan Chapter (QCMC)
National Coalition of 100 Black Women Queen City Metropolitan Chapter (QCMC) works to improve the lives of African American women and their families by creating programs focusing on family, education, health and finances. It provides an effective network for women of color to help make a difference by giving them the opportunity of self-development as leaders in our community.
National Organization for Women (NOW) Charlotte Chapter
Charlotte NOW plays a leadership role in many important community events over the years. Its mission is to advance women’s rights, improve the quality of life for women and make equality a reality.
NC Medication assistance program
The Medication Assistance Program (MAP) provides access to free prescription drugs for uninsured, low-income individuals. Prescription drugs are available through participating pharmaceutical manufacturers.
Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) is a national non-profit organization with over 200,000 members and supporters and over 350 affiliates in the United States. PFLAG Charlotte celebrates 25 years of service to the Charlotte area. We are here to support LGBTQ persons and their families, friends, and allies. PFLAG Charlotte continues to work tirelessly in an effort to enlighten, educate and advocate for the health and equal rights for our LGBTQ community. PFLAG is aimed to promote the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons, their families and friends through support, to cope with an adverse society; education, to enlighten an ill-informed public; and advocacy, to end discrimination and to secure equal civil rights.
Race Matters for Juvenile Justice
Race Matters for Juvenile Justice is a collaborative leadership group formed by the Juvenile Judges of North Carolina’s 26th Judicial District. It brings together judicial officers, systems’ experts, service providers, and community partners to reduce the disproportionate representation of and disparate outcomes for children and families of color in the juvenile justice system.
SingleMomAssistance.org is about providing helpful resources for single Mothers. There are many non-profit, government, and private corporations that help single Mothers. SingleMomAssistance.org does not directly provide assistance. They provide the listings that provide the assistance. Many of these resources do not readily show up on the Internet which is why we created this directory. Please contact the single mother resources directly to obtain assistance. They always provide phone numbers and websites (if the resources provide them) for you to find help.
The Southeast Asian Coalition was established to create a voice that addresses the needs of the Southeast Asian population in Mecklenburg County and surrounding areas in North Carolina. Committed to uplifting the Southeast Asian community through personal awareness, systems change, and community development, SEAC is comprised of like-minded individuals who aim to engage and empower the rapidly growing Southeast Asian population.
Substance abuse and mental health services administration
SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.
The Carolinas Asian-American Chamber of Commerce (CAACC)
CAACC is the Charlotte region’s leading Asian organization dedicated to fostering cooperation, partnership, and interaction among our members and local/state, national and international companies and individuals.
UNC Charlotte’s Multicultural Resource Center
UNC Charlotte’s Multicultural Resource Center (MRC) seeks to create an environment that celebrates and recognizes difference through programs, advocacy, education, and engagement with the community.
Visit Gay Charlotte is a free, LGBTQ-tailored travel, tourism, event and community portal specifically crafted for savvy Charlotte travelers, visitors, newcomers, and residents. Visit Gay Charlotte Calendar is the most complete, most up-to-date calendar of local events around. Nightlife events, community events, theatre, music, arts and more.
Women + Girls Research Alliance
The goal of the Women + Girls Research Alliance is to make a difference in our community by providing fair and unbiased data and analyses which leaders and activists can use to improve the lives of women and girls in the Greater Charlotte region. Founded as a community-based organization in 2006 and integrated into the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2010, the Alliance provides faculty, students and the community with opportunities for research and education on women’s policy issues.
The purpose of the Women’s Impact Fund is to maximize women’s leadership in philanthropy by engaging and educating our membership, increasing charitable contributions and strengthening communities through the impact of collective giving. Women’s Impact Fund is designed to maximize women’s leadership in philanthropy by engaging and educating the membership, increasing charitable contributions and strengthening communities through the impact of collective giving.
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