Charlotte Community Connections
Charlotte Community Connections
The Charlotte Community Connections podcast spotlights those who are making a difference in the greater Charlotte area. From area non-profits to healthcare initiatives and local leaders to startup entrepreneur, we'll learn the diverse ways we can work together to strengthen our community. Interested in being featured on Charlotte Community Connections or have a suggestion? Drop us a line at j…Social links:
Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy
There are some hot-button issues in our country right now that have led to a segment of the population feeling increasingly fearful while living in fear. Another population has been growing at a rapid rate, but is now challenged with receiving adequate healthcare and safety. We are talking about im…
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Charlotte Agency Supports Families With Aging Parents
America – it’s been called the land of the free, but also the land of the aging. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the nation’s population of people over age 65 is expected to rise dramatically...from 56.1 million in 2020 to 82.1 million by 2050. That’s in another 25 years for those of you doing…
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Charlotte Welcomes Largest Festival In The Southeast With Pride Week
Charlotte is about to host one of the largest and most vibrant festivals in the Southeast. Charlotte Pride Festival and Parade get underway August 16 and 17 in uptown Charlotte. It is celebrating 25 years!! With some 240,000 expected in the city. Organizers tout this is ‘more than just a festival.’…
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Men To Men Mondays
Here’s something you don’t hear a lot about – Men TALKING. But, they do – depending upon the setting. For example, according to Psychology Today and Inside Higher Ed., one study found that men spoke 1.6 times more often than women in college classrooms. And another study in mixed-gender groups foun…
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Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. Why MINORITY Mental Health Awareness Month?? It’s specifically dedicated to raising awareness about the unique mental health challenges faced by minorities. There are certain minority groups that face specific challenges. For example: The highest sui…
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Alzheimer's And Brain Health Pt. 2 - What The Doctor Says
This is the 2nd part of our Two-part series on Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. In Part 1, we focused on the caregivers of the more than 7 million people who have Alzheimer’s in our country. This episode will focus on taking charge of your brain health. So let’s talk about what we do know ab…
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Alzheimer's And Brain Health Awareness Pt.1
This is the first portion of a two-part series on Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. It was about a year ago that I tackled this topic, specifically Alzheimer's Disease. And at that time, the Alzheimer’s Association – which is the largest nonprofit funder of Alzheimer's research – said there were…
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An ALS Journey - One Womans Fight To Save Her Husband
May was ALS Awareness Month. What do you know about ALS or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. It''s also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease -- named after the famous New York Yankees baseball player who had ALS. It’s a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal co…
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May Is Small Business Month - Meet 2 Powerhouse Women Who Bet On Themselves
May is Small Business Month. There are over 12 million businesses; they generate trillions in revenue and employ millions of people. Who am I describing specifically? Not just small businesses, but Women-owned businesses that make a significant contribution to the US economy. And they are not just…
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May Is Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. It was started in 1949 by Mental Health America and is designed to highlight the importance of mental well-being, educate the public, reduce stigma, and promote support for those affected by mental health conditions. There are so many negative attitudes and mis…
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