BY HANDSONCHARLOTTE, DECEMBER 12, 2011

Smash & Bash is a great volunteer opportunity listed on our calendar, and you have a chance to sign up for the opportunity this Saturday, Dec. 17. Here is a little about it: About the Organization/Project: Through the selling of donated construction and home-related items, Habitat Restore hopes to: 1. Increase the number of homes [...]

BY HANDSONCHARLOTTE, DECEMBER 06, 2011

This story from Fox Charlotte discusses Charlotte’s panhandling. A task force formed by one of Hands On Charlotte’s partner agencies, Center City Partners, looked into Charlotte’s street population and declared its support of agencies that serve the homeless such as that of another one of our partners, Steele Creek Outreach‘s Serve Charlotte’s Homeless program. David [...]

BY HANDSONCHARLOTTE, NOVEMBER 22, 2011

Twelve years ago, I walked away from Hands On Charlotte. It was not that I did not enjoy my time at Hands On Charlotte projects or the camaraderie with other volunteers. Life was too busy. There were just too many other priorities. My family and my career came first. Volunteering always ended up at the [...]

BY HANDSONCHARLOTTE, NOVEMBER 08, 2011

They’ve sweated, bled and sacrificed for this country. They have done the ultimate duty. Now, it’s time to recognize their services to our country. Veterans’ Day is an annual federal holiday where we remember the service of our soldiers. On this day, we respect the heroes and those who have put their lives on the [...]