Color a Brighter Future brings together more than 500 business and community leaders from across the Charlotte region to celebrate education and support local teachers and students.

Why companies sponsor Color a Brighter Future :

• Brand visibility among influential business and civic leaders

• Alignment with education and community impact

• Meaningful engagement opportunities for employees and leadership

This inspiring breakfast highlights what’s possible when businesses, educators, and community leaders unite around a shared goal — ensuring teachers have the resources they need and students have the opportunity to succeed.

Backpacks & Basics gives Charlotte organizations a powerful way to bring teams together while helping students start the school year prepared and confident.

For sponsors, the event offers:

• A high-energy team-building experience for employees

• Hands-on volunteer engagement with measurable local impact

• Visible support for education in our community

At the annual Backpack Build, corporate teams pack backpacks filled with essential supplies for thousands of students in high-need schools — helping ensure every child begins the school year ready to learn.

Want to be a sponsor and participate? Email Beth Cupp or call (704) 377-1740, ext. 4060 for more information.

Kits for a Cause offers organizations a flexible way to engage employees in meaningful service while directly supporting local teachers and students.

Why corporate partners choose Kits for a Cause:

• Customizable team-building experiences for groups of any size

• Purpose-driven employee engagement during meetings, retreats, or volunteer days

• Direct, measurable classroom impact

Teams assemble essential classroom kits filled with supplies teachers need for their students — turning time together into tangible support for local classrooms.

Corporate volunteer experiences give your employees the opportunity to make a difference in local students’ lives and provide engaging team building activities in Charlotte and surrounding areas.

For organizations, volunteering offers:

• Hands-on service experiences that support teachers directly

• Meaningful employee engagement through purpose-driven work

• Visible local impact that aligns your brand with supporting local students and teachers

Teams help stock shelves, prepare materials, and support operations that ensure teachers have access to free classroom supplies.

Interested in team volunteer opportunities? Contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Lisa Huskey, or call (704) 377-1740 ext. 4120 for more information.