ID9 will be joining Charlotte Pride in a citywide and regional weekend of service and solidarity. During the weekend of August 21-22, 2021, Pride will host in person and virtual events to give back and support each other and our neighbors. ID9 will also be hosting a virtual supply drive for Time Out Youth Center.
Here's how you can get involved:
ID9 TIME OUT YOUTH CENTER SUPPLY DRIVE
Time Out Youth Center is a local organization right in Charlotte where youth can experience a sense of belonging and community. Whether you are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, a straight ally – or just don’t want to be labeled, you will be welcomed. Time Out Youth Center offers a safe space for all and fully respects the journey of each individual.
ID9 would like to extend our support to their in-center resources through donations for our virtual Pride Service Event. During the pandemic, they have nearly depleted their Emergency Financial Assistance Fund and resources in their Life Essentials Closet are in extreme high demand.
You can help to replenish their Life Essentials Closet by shopping online via their Amazon Wish List and send supplies directly to the center or drop off in person - the following link details supplies that are needed and how to donate. https://www.timeoutyouth.org/lifeessentials
Their Emergency Financial Assistance Fund are gift cards and bus passes which can also be purchased remotely - the following link details a list of the most common types of bus passes and gift cards youth need and can be shipped directly to the center. https://www.timeoutyouth.org/efa
CHARLOTTE PRIDE EVENTS
Charlotte Pride is hosting two in person service events and one virtual during the weekend of August 21-22. ID9 is lending our support to these great initiatives to give back to our community. Two events are outdoors and one is a virtual phonebank, so you can participate with your safety in mind during this period of increasing COVID cases.
You can find more details at the following link https://charlottepride.org/service/
URBAN FARM AT ALDERSGATE
Saturday, Aug. 21, 9am-12pm
4101 Somerdale Lane, Charlotte, NC 28205
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Come out and support traditional and local farming to help end economic immobility and food insecurity in East Charlotte. Join Charlotte Pride at the Urban Farm at Aldersgate for a morning of farm support.
STATESVILLE AVE. CLEAN-UP
Saturday, Aug. 21, 9am-12pm
Statesville Ave.
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Join Charlotte Pride and Keep Mecklenburg Beautiful as we take to the streets — this time with rainbows and trash bags! We’ll provide all the supplies to help the entire team clean-up the stretch of Statesville Avenue between Sunset and Lakeview.
PHONE BANK FOR EQUALITY - VIRTUAL SERVICE OPPORTUNITY
Sunday, Aug. 22, 5-7pm
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Join Charlotte Pride and the National Equality Action Team for a virtual, remote volunteer service opportunity during the Charlotte Pride Weekend of Service. Join us as we take to the phones and call fellow North Carolina residents, educating them about the need for LGBTQ equality and urging them to contact their U.S. senators to support the Equality Act.