Charlotte Area Fund, Inc.

Charlotte Area Fund, Inc. Charlotte Area Fund (CAF) is a private non-profit corporation and Mecklenburg County’s designated Community Action Agency.

Financial stability isn't just about income. It's about having options.At Charlotte Area Fund, our success coaches work ...
06/09/2026

Financial stability isn't just about income.
It's about having options.

At Charlotte Area Fund, our success coaches work alongside individuals and families to create more opportunities, more choices, and more pathways to economic mobility.

👇🏾 Tell us below:
What would you do with an extra $300?

Buy groceries?
Pay down debt?
Save it?
Fix your car?
Invest in training?

💙 Strong communities don't happen by accident.They are built when neighbors support neighbors, organizations work togeth...
06/04/2026

💙 Strong communities don't happen by accident.

They are built when neighbors support neighbors, organizations work together, and people have access to the tools they need to succeed.

Every day, Charlotte Area Fund partners with individuals, families, employers, financial institutions, nonprofits, and community leaders to create pathways toward economic mobility and lasting stability.

Because when one person succeeds, our entire community grows stronger.

Interested in becoming a partner?
Please reach out to us today!

📞 704-372-3010
📍 3816 Latrobe Dr., Suite 101, Charlotte, NC 28211
📧 [email protected]



🎓 Volunteers Needed for CAF Graduation 2026! 🎓This year's graduation theme is "Celebrate the Power of Excellence."On Jun...
06/02/2026

🎓 Volunteers Needed for CAF Graduation 2026! 🎓

This year's graduation theme is "Celebrate the Power of Excellence."

On June 18, Charlotte Area Fund will celebrate individuals who have demonstrated perseverance, determination, and excellence by completing workforce training programs, earning industry-recognized credentials, and taking meaningful steps toward economic mobility and self-sufficiency.

We're looking for volunteers to help make this special evening unforgettable for our graduates and their families.

💙 Greet guests and graduates
💙 Assist with registration
💙 Help with event setup and breakdown
💙 Support graduates and their families
💙 Celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2026

📅 Thursday, June 18, 2026
🕠 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM (times vary depending on role/responsibility)
📍 Project 658
3646 Central Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28205

Every graduate has a story of resilience, growth, and achievement. Join us as we celebrate the power of excellence and the bright futures ahead.

Interested in volunteering?
Contact Terry Howard today!

📞 704-372-3010
📧 [email protected]

Together, we're creating pathways to opportunity, economic mobility, and lasting success.

💡 Progress doesn't always happen overnight.Sometimes it's a job application.Sometimes it's completing a training program...
06/01/2026

💡 Progress doesn't always happen overnight.

Sometimes it's a job application.

Sometimes it's completing a training program.

Sometimes it's opening a savings account, or improving your credit.

At Charlotte Area Fund, we know that small steps add up to transformational change. Every day, we're working alongside individuals and families in Mecklenburg County as they build brighter futures for themselves and their communities.

What's one small step you're taking toward your goals today?

📞 704-372-3010
📍 3816 Latrobe Dr., Suite 101, Charlotte, NC 28211
📧 [email protected]

Apply 24/7:
🌐 CharlotteAreaFund.org/Apply

The theme of this year’s North Carolina Community Action Association Conference was "Community Action Reimagined." 💡 As...
05/29/2026

The theme of this year’s North Carolina Community Action Association Conference was "Community Action Reimagined."

💡 As our communities evolve, so must we.

Charlotte Area Fund Success Coach Tracy Johnson shared her reflections from the conference:

"The extent of knowledge, the level of commitment, and the depth of information shared have given me a clearer vision of the work that we do and the people we serve.

I envision Community Action Agencies, specifically Charlotte Area Fund, as being lights "at the end of the tunnel" and the catalysts of hope that lead clients to a better future.

The Conference was a remarkable gathering of brilliant minds convening to explore how we can elevate our services to our communities through continued learning and implementing new technologies."

At Charlotte Area Fund, we remain committed to leveraging innovation, continuous learning, and local solutions to help individuals and families build greater stability, opportunity, and economic mobility.

Interested in partnering with Charlotte Area Fund to assist in creating pathways to high-demand, high-wage careers for individuals in our low-income communities who are ready to work, learn, and succeed?

Contact us today to explore how we can work together to strengthen our workforce, support economic mobility, and build a stronger Charlotte community!

📞🏿 704-372-3010
📍 3816 Latrobe Dr., Suite 101, Charlotte, NC 28211
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.charlotteareafund.org


North Carolina Community Action Association

05/28/2026

Community Action Agencies nationwide are making a difference every single day in communities across America. These real-life stories are not just statistics — they are the stories of our neighbors. 💙

We know Community Action is infrastructure — infrastructure that provides individuals and families with a bridge toward stability, opportunity, and a new life. And when we bring the data to life through storytelling, the impact becomes undeniable.

Thank you, I - C A R E, Inc., for sharing this powerful client success story and for the incredible work being done to strengthen families and communities across North Carolina. We are proud to work alongside you.



💵 NC Medicaid Recipients...You're Invited! 💵CAF's Pathway to Financial Wellness Event with $100 Match Savings!!✔️ Open a...
05/28/2026

💵 NC Medicaid Recipients...You're Invited! 💵

CAF's Pathway to Financial Wellness Event with $100 Match Savings!!

✔️ Open a savings account at Self-Help Credit Union
✔️ Complete a credit review at Charlotte Area Fund (June 1 & 2)
✔️ Explore debt reduction support at Charlotte Area Fund (June 1 & 2)

1, 2, 3...Ready Set Go...

1. Open an account at Self-Help Credit Union
Requires a $5 investment.

2. Visit Charlotte Area Fund 9AM - 3PM on Monday, June 1st, or on Tuesday, June 2nd, to initiate a $100 direct deposit. ➡️ Bring your account info! 📍 3816 Latrobe Dr., Suite 101, Charlotte, NC 28211

3. Complete a FREE Credit Review at Charlotte Area Fund on either date (see above) in June! 📍 3816 Latrobe Dr., Suite 101, Charlotte, NC 28211

You must be present to receive the Incentive.

Questions? Contact Charlotte Area Fund today:
📞 704-372-3010
📍 3816 Latrobe Dr., Suite 101, Charlotte, NC 28211
📧 [email protected]

In partnership with Self-Help and Carolina Complete Health 💙




This year’s North Carolina Community Action Association Conference in Wilmington gave our team a great deal to reflect o...
05/27/2026

This year’s North Carolina Community Action Association Conference in Wilmington gave our team a great deal to reflect on.

While 30+ Community Action Agencies across North Carolina share a common mission, every community faces unique challenges, opportunities, and needs.

➡️ That is exactly why Community Action Agencies were created -- to provide responsive, local solutions that strengthen families and communities where they are needed most.

For CAF team member Teresa Hughes, the conference was especially meaningful. Teresa was once a Charlotte Area Fund client herself, and the experience inspired her to think even more strategically about her future, her leadership journey, and the clients she serves.

Community Action transforms lives by creating pathways toward greater stability, opportunity, and economic mobility for individuals and families across our community. We are grateful to be part of our nationwide mission, helping people and changing lives.💙

Thank you, North Carolina Community Action Association, for an incredible opportunity to refuel, innovate our thinking, strengthen relationships, and continue building solutions that fuel stronger communities across North Carolina. 🔥



"...take a look at yourself and then make a change." - Michael Jackson, (Man in the Mirror)We're here when you're ready....
05/26/2026

"...take a look at yourself and then make a change."
- Michael Jackson, (Man in the Mirror)

We're here when you're ready.
Apply 24/7:
CharlotteAreaFund.org/Apply

Our success coaches provide guidance and support at no cost.
We understand what you're going through...
And you don't have to do this alone.

Address

3816 Latrobe Drive
Charlotte, NC
28211

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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(704) 372-3010

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