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Hello Center 360 Family,
Fall is here, and things are moving at Center 360! 🍂
From welcoming new members to our team and board to preparing for another exciting youth event, there is a lot happening and we want you to be part of it!
Here’s a quick look at what’s happening in the Center 360 community:
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Meet the New Faces of Center 360!
We're excited to welcome four new UNCC Social Work interns who will be joining us this school year!
Our interns will be working alongside our team to support youth, assist with events and programming, build community partnerships, and gain hands-on experience serving middle school youth.
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DENIEYA ROBINSON
UNC Charlotte | Masters in Social Work
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MA'LIAYHA WILKINS
UNC Charlotte | Masters in Social Work
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MARLON JOHNSON II
UNC Charlotte | Bachelors in Social Work
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STEPHANIE DAVIS
UNC Charlotte | Bachelors in Social Work & Bachelor of Science in Psychology
| | We're also excited to welcome Jennifer Lopez to the Center 360 Board of Directors as our Treasurer! | |
Jennifer Lopez is a banking and business development professional with more than 20 years of experience helping individuals, families, and business owners achieve their financial goals. Throughout her career, she has been passionate about financial education, relationship building, and creating opportunities for clients and communities to thrive.
Outside of work, Jennifer is a devoted wife and proud mother of four grown children. She enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and making memories at Oak Island, one of her favorite places to relax and recharge. Jennifer and her husband also share their home with two beloved dogs, Penny and Oso.
A strong advocate for financial literacy, Jennifer is actively involved in community engagement and enjoys teaching others about personal finance and wealth-building strategies. When she is not working or volunteering, she can often be found exploring thrift stores, hunting for treasures at yard sales, or spending quality time with family and friends.
We are grateful to have new people bringing fresh ideas, energy, and expertise to help us continue moving our mission forward.
Please join us in giving them a big Center 360 welcome! 💙
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Wellness 360: Our FIRST-EVER Parents Night Out!
We're trying something NEW at Center 360! This fall, we're combining our two first-ever events, Parents Night Out with our Wellness 360, an evening designed to give our middle schoolers a fun, safe space to relax, connect, laugh, and focus on their mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
Parents - this one is for you, too!
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Leave your middle schooler at school, take a few hours for yourself, and know they're spending the evening in a positive environment with the Center 360 team. Hosted at Francis Bradley Middle School in honor of World Mental Health Day, this evening will give parents a chance to enjoy a few hours to themselves while their students enjoy an evening filled with fun, food, activities, and wellness-focused experiences.
Student Registration: $25
Sibling Rate: $20 for additional siblings
Want to sponsor another student? You can add a student sponsorship to your registration or contribute toward the event.
Space is limited per grade level, so register your student now HERE!!
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And for our Center 360 supporters...
You can help us make this first Wellness 360 Parents Night Out a special one!
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We're looking for community members and partners who would like to:
🍽️ Donate dinner or refreshments
🎒 Donate items for wellness bags or activities
💙 Sponsor a student ($25) or part of the evening
🙌 Volunteer your time
💰 Make a financial contribution toward event expenses
Whether you give $20, provide dinner, donate supplies, or spend the evening volunteering with our youth, there's a place for you at Wellness 360.
For more details and registration information, email Akeliah at astewart@center370.org!
Let's make our first Parents Night Out one to remember. 💙
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Represent Center 360 All Year Long!
Did you know you can rock your Center 360 gear all year long?
Our online store is OPEN! 🎉
Whether you're looking for a hoodie, T-shirt, or something to show your Center 360 pride, you can shop whenever you want.
Every purchase is another way to wear the mission, spark conversations, and show your support for our youth.
🛒 Shop the Center 360 Store and tag us on social media in your gear!!
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🦃🧡 STAY TUNED: Giving 360 is Coming! ❤️🎁
The holiday season is just around the corner, and we're getting ready to launch something special.
This November and December, Giving 360 will create opportunities for members of our community to come together and help make the holiday season a little brighter for local families.
Through Giving 360, supporters will have the opportunity to sponsor families, provide gifts and essentials, contribute financially, or simply help spread some holiday joy as one of Center 360's elves.
We're still putting the finishing touches on the details, but trust us, you'll want to be on the lookout!
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🌟 Make a Bigger Impact Year-Round! 🌟
Remember our 36 for $36 Giving Hearts Circle?
We're asking 36 amazing people to commit to giving at least $36 a month to help provide consistent support for Center 360 programs and opportunities throughout the year.
And guess what?!
We're MORE THAN HALFWAY to our goal and would love to close out 2026 meeting 100% of our goal! 🎉
Monthly giving allows us to plan with greater confidence and say YES to more opportunities for our youth - from enrichment experiences and supplies to special events and community programming.
Could you be one of our next Giving Hearts?
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The Impact Your Commitment Makes:
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$36/month provides a week of healthy snacks for one student in our program.
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$60/month supports a student’s participation in one enrichment activity, such as culinary arts and workshops.
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$180/month helps cover transportation costs for field trips and community outings for our youth.
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$360/month sponsors a student’s participation in our full program for an entire month, including meals, academic support, and wellness activities.
There is always something happening at Center 360, and none of it happens without our incredible community of parents, volunteers, donors, partners, and supporters.
Thank you for continuing to believe in our youth and in the power of providing opportunities that help them stay connected to school, home, and their community.
Stay connected. Stay involved. Stay tuned. 💙
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Akeliah Hamilton-Stewart
Executive Director
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