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…

Aquatics Director, Kennell J. Talks Water Safety In The Carolinas

  The weather is heating up and the pools, beaches, lakes are all calling my name! But before we get our bathing suits and swim trunks out, we need to have an important conversation about water safety. May is National Water Safety Month. This is a time to promote water safety awareness and educat…

New Charlotte Retreat Caters To Postpartum Moms

There is beauty in giving birth to a child. Some say it's a feeling they often cannot explain – an overwhelming sense of joy and an automatic love some say they have never experienced. But those pleasantries are not always the case for every mother. Some moms also experience these feelings and chan…

Meet Charlotte's Disney Dreamer, Sonia G

Episode by Guest Host Ms. Jessica "The Girl Next Door" @heymsjessica In October 1923, brothers Walt Disney and Roy O. Disney’s dream came true as The Walt Disney Company was in founded in Los Angeles, CA.  Over 100 years later, Disney is still encouraging dreamers with a life changing program.  I…

Charlotte Projected To Grow To 4.6 Million; Transit Town Hall Answers Questions

Recent numbers indicate Charlotte is one of the fastest-growing large cities in the country. According to the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance, Charlotte grew by 15,600 people in ONE year. In the next 25 years, its population is projected to increase by more than half to reach 4.6 million.   W…

April Is Child Abuse Prevention Month

APRIL is Child Abuse Prevention Month. It’s a topic not many of us want to talk about, but yet the problem exists. And unfortunately remains common. The National Children’s Alliance reports in 2022, more than 550,000 children in the United States are known to be abused and neglected.  Meanwhile, U…

It's One Of The Fastest Growing Professions In The U.S. - Social Work

This month is National Social Work Month. If you have ever wondered what a social worker's role is, you have likely encountered one at some point. They are on the front lines of strengthening families and communities. You will find them in your schools, hospitals, mental health centers, nonprofits,…

A Startling Number Of Black And Hispanic Residents Dying From Drug Overdose In Charlotte

There have been documentaries and even movies made about opioid use. "Painkiller" on Netflix looks at the consequences of the opioid epidemic – those who are pushing it, the victims, and the big business of it all. Another on Hulu called “Dopesick” focused on this ONE company run by a family that s…

Let Me Run Program Helps Boys Be Themselves

We often talk about girls and the issues they face these days – whether it’s body image, self-esteem, or how they deal with conflict or communicate with others. All seem to be a common thread among them across the board. But, who we don’t often talk about with these same or similar issues  -- is bo…

She Built This City

If you've ever thought about getting into the construction business, it IS a pretty booming business. According to Associate General Contractors of America, it is a major contributor to the U.S. economy, employing millions of people (8.4 million last year) and creating nearly $2.1 trillion worth of…