Community Building Initiative

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Community Building Initiative (CBI) is a non-profit organization established in 1997 by government and civic leaders that works to achieve racial and ethnic inclusion and equity in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg community.

Our next planning session for the 2026 Community Builders Breakfast is Wednesday, September 9th at 3:30pm. This session...
08/31/2026

Our next planning session for the 2026 Community Builders Breakfast is Wednesday, September 9th at 3:30pm. This session will build upon the work of the previous sessions, but feel free to join even if you haven't attended previously! Register to join us at https://loom.ly/SwtIY38

Don’t forget, August is Black Philanthropy Month and this year’s theme is “Many Voices. One Movement.” We are proud of o...
08/29/2026

Don’t forget, August is Black Philanthropy Month and this year’s theme is “Many Voices. One Movement.” We are proud of our CBI leadership with a history-making moment for the first time ever with a Black board chair and executive director (Eugene Young and Janeen Bryant, respectively) continuing our mission-driven work in Charlotte. As always we appreciate your support and the many voices it takes to reach equity in our community!

"True community is based upon equality, mutuality, and reciprocity. It affirms the richness of individual diversity as w...
08/28/2026

"True community is based upon equality, mutuality, and reciprocity. It affirms the richness of individual diversity as well as the common human ties that bind us together.” - Pauli Murray
To find out more about what CBI is doing to build community, check out our latest newsletter at https://loom.ly/y09-_9A

This upcoming virtual session focuses on best equity practices in data work! We encourage you to check it out.
08/12/2026

This upcoming virtual session focuses on best equity practices in data work! We encourage you to check it out.

After 25 years, CBI Program Coordinator Annetta Foard is retiring today! "I am so grateful that God allowed me to impact...
07/31/2026

After 25 years, CBI Program Coordinator Annetta Foard is retiring today! "I am so grateful that God allowed me to impact so many lives," says Annetta. "To fight for equity and empowerment and to build lasting relationships in the community that shapes me. It has been a reciprocal journey for sure. I have given a lot but have received just as much. I’m grateful for that!" Please join us in wishing Annetta the best!

Over the next few weeks, we'll be highlighting our new Board members! Please join us in welcoming Dr. Jennifer Adelhard...
07/29/2026

Over the next few weeks, we'll be highlighting our new Board members! Please join us in welcoming Dr. Jennifer Adelhardt to the CBI Board! If you'd like to take a more active role in CBI's work, you can let us know at https://loom.ly/LeLNFzs

There's still time to register for the public planning sessions for CBI's 2026 Community Builders Breakfast! If you'd l...
07/28/2026

There's still time to register for the public planning sessions for CBI's 2026 Community Builders Breakfast! If you'd like to add your voice to the conversation, the next session will be Wednesday July 29th at Allegra Westbrooks Regional Library. For more information and to register, visit https://loom.ly/QGAZHBI Hope to see you there!

Over the next few weeks, we'll be highlighting our new Board members! Please join us in welcoming Terry Bradley to the ...
07/27/2026

Over the next few weeks, we'll be highlighting our new Board members! Please join us in welcoming Terry Bradley to the CBI Board! If you'd like to take a more active role in CBI's work, you can let us know at https://loom.ly/LeLNFzs

We've begun our public planning sessions for the 2026 Community Builders Breakfast! If you'd like to add your voice to ...
07/24/2026

We've begun our public planning sessions for the 2026 Community Builders Breakfast! If you'd like to add your voice to the conversation, the next session will be Wednesday July 29th at Allegra Westbrooks Regional Library. For more information and to register, visit https://loom.ly/QGAZHBI Hope to see you there!

Over the next few weeks, we'll be highlighting our new Board members! Please join us in welcoming Major Torri Tellis to...
07/24/2026

Over the next few weeks, we'll be highlighting our new Board members! Please join us in welcoming Major Torri Tellis to the CBI Board! If you'd like to take a more active role in CBI's work, you can let us know at https://loom.ly/LeLNFzs

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1545 West Trade Street #132
Charlotte, NC
28216

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+17049439763

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