Statistics show that the almost 45,000 children experiencing poverty will likely become low-income adults if their families don’t gain access to the resources and opportunities needed to initiate change. It’s a repetitive pattern of financial insecurity that seizes multiple generations of the same family and doesn’t let go.

Poverty isn’t a new problem in Charlotte, and that is the problem - because poverty doesn’t go away on its own.

BUT THAT’S WHY WE’RE HERE.

Families Forward Charlotte is at the heart of driving long-term, systemic change by providing the hands-on support families need to achieve stability and upward mobility. We empower Charlotte-area families to overcome intergenerational poverty by offering essential resources, mentorship, and connections that break down barriers.

Empowering Families. Building Futures.

Hearts For Hope 2026

Join us for our 9th annual Hearts for Hope fundraiser!