Enlarge 2011-2012 Front Porch Grant Recipients Gather at The Light Factory

Posted: November 29th, 2011 Liz Barrett

This month the Front Porch Grants program kicked off the new season with a breakfast at The Light Factory to honor the 23 organizations that have received funding for the 2011-2012 cycle. The Front Porch Grants program, named to represent the simple gathering place of our neighborhood front porches, funds programs that increase trust, build bridges across differences and expand social connections and informal networks by building relationships. Grants of up to $2,500 are used to support the creation of small-scale gatherings that build social capital by exchanging ideas, experiences or actions.  Crossroads Charlotte provides the framework for Front Porch Grants.

Over the next seven months, these 23 organizations will use limited funding to create impactful events that result in meaningful relationships and strengthen our diverse Charlotte community. 

In its seventh year, the Front Porch Grants program, funded by the Charlotte Mecklenburg Community Foundation, is an affiliate of the Foundation For The Carolinas.

Front Porch 2011-2012 Grant Recipients.

Above and Beyond Students, Aussie Rivens Scholarship, Belmont Community Association, Charlotte Symphony, Enderly Park, Florence Crittenton, Institute for Life-Leadership & Coaching, International House, Kids Voting, Lakewood CDC, LAWA, Light Factory, McPIE, Mint Museum, Neighborhood Good Samaritan, Performance Learning Center, Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation, Refugee Support Services, Shamrock Gardens Elementary, St. Patrick Catholic PTO, St. Peter’s Home/McCreesh Place, Statesville Road Elementary, YWCA Central Carolinas.

Check back to the website throughout the next year, as we’ll be posting updates and stories from all of the Front Porch Grant events. 

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