The High Cost of Silence: Why Youth Mental Health Care Access Matters More Than Ever
Each May, Mental Health Awareness Month offers an essential opportunity to shine a light on one of the most urgent yet often overlooked public health issues of our time: mental health. This year, as we focus on increasing understanding and reducing stigma, we must pay close attention to one group facing growing and often invisible […]
Thompson’s Impact on Charlotte’s Upward Mobility
In 2014, Charlotte was ranked dead last out of the top 50 urban cities in America for economic mobility in a study conducted by Harvard professor and economist Raj Chetty. A key indicator of fairness and hope for low-income residents, upward mobility measures an individual’s or group’s ability to improve their socio-economic status. In a […]
How Medicaid Cuts Could Impact Families in the Southeast
The potential cuts to Medicaid represent more than just budgetary adjustments; they pose a significant threat to the health and well-being of millions of Americans. Children, families, and communities stand to lose critical support, making it imperative for policymakers to consider the long-term consequences of these decisions. Protecting Medicaid is not just about preserving a […]
It Really Does Take a Village To Raise A Child
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. When you take a moment to think thru that, it really is sad. That being stated, child abuse, neglect, and abandonment has been and continues to be a major problem in America. The old African proverb, “it takes a village to raise a child” may be part of […]
How to Choose the Right Nonprofit to Support: A Donor’s Guide
As someone looking to make a meaningful impact, choosing the right nonprofit to invest your time, money, or resources into can be a challenging yet rewarding decision. A small foundation recently asked me for my thoughts on what they should look for in a nonprofit to invest in. Here are some key points for donors, corporate […]
The Urgent Need for Foster Homes in South Carolina and How You Can Help
South Carolina, like many states, is facing a critical shortage of foster homes, leaving many children in need of safe and loving environments. On any given day, there are over 3,900 children in foster care in South Carolina, but only around 2,100 foster families available to care for them. This means that approximately 1,800 children […]