Readers' picks: favorite local charities
Ledger members recommend 88 local nonprofits that could use your support
Introducing 88 Charlotte-area charities recommended by Ledger members, from education to healthcare to the arts
A lot of times, we hear about all of the bad things going on in the world.
But we shouldn’t ignore that there’s also a lot of good.
If you want proof, check out our list of the local charities recommended by Charlotte Ledger members.
Last month, we asked our community of paying subscribers for their recommendations of local nonprofits worth supporting. Today, we’re publishing that list online in our sixth annual Charity Shout-Out.
Ledger members recommended 88 local charities — organizations formed because people in our community recognized a need and wanted to do something about it, from providing clothing to those in need to expanding children’s minds through art to maintaining bike trails and parks to supporting families through healthcare challenges. And a lot more.
The people behind these organizations don’t always receive recognition for their efforts, but their impact is felt every day in every corner of the Charlotte region.
This season, we hope you’ll take a moment to learn more about their work — and consider supporting the organizations that make our community stronger.
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For your convenience, we organized the list into categories:
You can find our previous lists here: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024.
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Many thanks to all Ledger members who contributed to the list!
Where to do more research: It’s always a good idea to make sure you’re comfortable with how charities use your donations by looking them up on websites like GuideStar, ProPublica’s Nonprofit Explorer or Charity Navigator.
You might also check out Share Charlotte, a clearinghouse that helps organize support of 800+ Charlotte-area charities, including volunteer opportunities.
And feel free to share the list with friends who may be on the hunt for a charity to help this holiday season — or to let your favorite charity know that it’s on the list.
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