Legacy Projects

As people make history, it's only fitting to document the men and women who contributed to the growth and development of Charlotte as we celebrate our 250th anniversary. On the first floor of the Main Library, there's an exhibit of portraits of some of these people. The staff of the Robinson-Spangler Carolina Room selected images from its collections to recognize those who have gone before us to make the Queen City a wonderful place to live.

Plant 250 Flowers to Beautify Charlotte

Enroll 250 Children & Adults in Court Camp & Court College

Pack and Donate 250 Shoe Boxes for Those in Need

Share 250 Running Scholarships With Young Boys in Need

Combat Male Homelessness With the Men's Shelter of Charlotte

Donate Stuffed Animals and Books to Foster Positive Interactions Between Kids and the CMPD

Get Involved With Local Animal Rescue

Become a Reading Buddy at the YMCA

Help Charlotte Mothers Earn College Degrees

Donate Books to Local Elementary and Middle School Students

Empower First-Time Parents to Create Safe, Child-Friendly Environments

: Help Build the Urban Farm at Aldersgate

Donate Books About to Charlotte to Local Teachers

Donate New or Gently Used Cleats to Aspiring Baseball Players

Learn How to Identify and Remove Invasive Plant Species

Promote Digital Literacy Among K-8 Students

Donate or Assemble Beds for Those Struggling With Addiction

Promote Environmental Stewardship in the Great Outdoors

Take the No Shower Challenge: 2.50 to Promote Awareness for Homeless Citizens

Help First Responders With Mental and Emotional Healing

Promote Charlotte's Urban Forests With Local Arborists

Lead Nature Walks and Bike Rides for Local Children

Build Trails, Clear Sight Lines and Remove Invasive Plant Species

Join a Network of Women Supporting Women

Donate Grants to Creative Individuals and Initiatives in Charlotte

Give Hope and Healing to Those Impacted by Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

Join a Support Group for Latinx Community Members

Send 250 Girls Through Dottie Rose STEM Camps

Build Backpacks of School Supplies for Students in Need

Collect Gas Gift Cards to Fuel Summer Camp Expeditions

Connect Local Children With Peers in Tanzania

Provide Skilled IT Volunteering for Local Nonprofits

Get Involved in CltBP's Family Program

Mentor Previously Incarcerated Women

Donate to Young Women Aging Out of the Foster Care Program

Prepare Tool Orders for Community-Based Organizations

Build and Repair Playgrounds for CMS Schools in Need

Advocate for a Greener and More Sustainable Economy

Use Social Media to Connect Future Philanthropists to Charlotte Causes and Organizations