From The Citizen-Times, Asheville, NC Our view: Point person for housing needed 12:05 a.m. EST November 26, 2015 What do schools in Mobile, Alabama, and housing in Asheville have in common? Both are difficult issues that illustrate the importance of having a point person in charge. Mobile has such a person. She is Carolyn […]
CONTINUE READINGDigital inclusion and equal access to technological resources is a priority for RWCI. That’s why we have partnered with Digi-Bridge, a non-profit organization in Charlotte working to foster optimal use of technology in the learning environment, ensuring that all 21st-century learners have opportunities to succeed in the digital age. We sat down with Digi-Bridge Founder […]
CONTINUE READINGSow Much Good has partnered with RWCI to bring a Farmer’s Market to The Renaissance throughout the summer. Sow Much Good offers fresh, local produce from their urban farm for sale at The Renaissance, as well as at other locations throughout the city. Their mission is to provide direct access to fresh, affordable food; educate and engage community […]
CONTINUE READINGThis month, RWCI held a two day workshop to craft recommendations for the new Pre-K – 8 school that will open at The Renaissance in 2017. The meetings, led by RWCI Director of Programs Christian Friend, and Gabor Zsuppan, Director of School Experiences at Discovery Place, attracted educational experts from a variety of roles including […]
CONTINUE READINGRWCI’s April Community Night was a great success, thanks to the many organizations who partnered with us to support the residents here and at Little Rock. Big Brothers Big Sisters provided the opportunity for parents to sign their children up to have a Big Brother or Big Sister, or to become a Big Brother or […]
CONTINUE READINGOn Monday, March 16, RWCI hosted a Community Night for residents of the Renaissance and Little Rock Apartments. As part of Sow Much Good’s Financial Literacy Program, Wells Fargo representatives helped residents prepare their taxes, open bank accounts, and answer other finance-related questions. The Department of Social Services registered interested residents in their Energy Assistance Program […]
CONTINUE READINGRenaissance West’s Executive Director Laura Clark was selected as one of Charlotte’s 40 Under 40 in 2015! A ceremony was held at the McGlohon Theater on Thursday, March 12 to recognize all 40 successful individuals who are helping to shape the city of Charlotte. The event, orchestrated by Charlotte Business Journal, drew a large crowd to […]
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