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Safe Alliance is a Domestic Violence shelter in Charlotte that provides services to those seeking legal or protective care. Please see some information below on volunteering. Kitchen Volunteer Shift:  Volunteers serve meals to shelter clients. Could involve food prep and light cleaning, e.g. sanitize tables, chairs, coke machine, wash dishes. If comfortable working with sharp objects, volunteers may be asked to use a knife slicer, blender, etc. Wear closed toe shoes. 4 volunteers max at a time. A quick, simple background check is done a few days before your service day due to the security of the shelter facility. Lunch Shift 11:30-1:30 (lunch is served from 12-1) Dinner Shift 4-6:30 (dinner is served 5-6) Dates: Tuesday, 10/1 Thursday, 10/10 Saturday, 10/19 Tuesday, 10/29 Please email Wendi Thom with the date and shift you’d like to serve and for her to help with getting you set up with Safe Alliance. CREW Group Leader: Wendi Thom, 704-370-8652, wendi.thom@stewart.com Safe Alliance Contact: Tambra Soliday, 704-367-2707, tambra.soliday@safealliance.org ***If the current dates don't work for your schedule there could be other dates available for the kitchen shift. Please reach out to Wendi Thom to inquire.***  

Join us for our December Book Club! Don't miss out, register now and participate in a stimulating discussion in person the afternoon of December 4th. For questions, reach out to Sherri Commander, Myranda Sieverding or Dianne Jones. Book: Dare to Lead  By: Brené Brown Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/Dare-Lead-Brave-Conversations-Hearts/dp/0399592520/ref=sr_1_1?crid=34ISONYSXPR9Q&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.aUsfWIuVnb37eSOisc1e-TfMOIUckK-gdzd-lity1RLsvxcEEV0A3FOkRyefReE0WLlQd3rsadq17Gg7Xmq9zxhom9QiLMp1T3ob1i8UfbGQWhYtzc-HAAm33A5771vQt3hk2smrwgs0nYXSXWYnjZMVpjb3-LZVy6PP_568EX-UKonMYxvncAMvZ4Ixl9FxAVuMDNVipMJ8h76SevbFQdYEnhCD6nOOUsqOJ3Z6cYs.2DaRcFjXMIgr9U9Vqlw1qUYwDeX-gtVg1stXiUoz_Ik&dib_tag=se&keywords=Dare+to+lead&qid=1727828039&s=books&sprefix=dare+to+lead%2Cstripbooks%2C113&sr=1-1 About the Book: "Dare to Lead" by Brené Brown explores the importance of vulnerability, courage, and empathy in leadership. Brown argues that effective leaders embrace vulnerability as a strength, fostering trust and open communication within their teams. The book provides practical strategies for building a culture of belonging and resilience, emphasizing the need for leaders to engage in difficult conversations and embrace feedback. Through research and personal anecdotes, Brown encourages readers to redefine leadership by prioritizing connection and authenticity. Ultimately, the book is a call to lead with heart and courage in order to create more inclusive and effective organizations.     Thank You to Our Sponsor  

Join CREW Charlotte for Before Hours networking at Not Just Coffee (Jay Street location). Enjoy small group networking with CREW Members.  

Join Jay Blanton, Managing Partner at Insite Properties, LLC; Jen Bosser, President & CEO of Iredell County Economic Development Corporation;  Irene Wong, Economic and Community Development Director for the City of Kannapolis; and moderator Grant Miller, Executive Vice President with Colliers, for an engaging discussion on economic development and key projects in Cabarrus and Iredell Counties. This dynamic panel will highlight growth priorities in these thriving northeastern communities within the Charlotte MSA, covering housing, manufacturing, industrial, and commercial developments, as well as insights into community life. We look forward to seeing you at our final 2024 program to celebrate the season with your Charlotte CREW community!   We will be collecting the following items for Safe Alliance: Disposable Razors and Feminine Products – Super & Super Plus Absorbency   The Revelry 11:00 a.m. - Networking 11:30 a.m. - Luncheon Meeting $55 Members/$80 Guests   Thank You to Our Sponsor  

USGBC Carolinas presents a Building Transformation Forum exploring how sustainable finance knowledge can accelerate progress toward decarbonization goals. The forum will include engaging speakers, and panel discussions examining the current landscape of green financing mechanisms and incentives for sustainable building projects. Attendees will also have the opportunity to network and tour our forum venue, the LEED v4 BD+C: Core and Shell, Gold Duke Energy Plaza in Charlotte. During our luncheon, we will celebrate award-winning LEED projects and Community Impact leaders. Don't miss this opportunity to network, learn about the funding resources available, and contribute to the advancement of sustainable buildings and communities. 11:00 AM | Welcome and Networking 11:30 AM | Opening Speaker: The Green Banking Ecosystem Genevieve Piche 12:00 PM | Panel #1: Innovative Financing Mechanisms 12:30 PM | Break and table talks 1:00 PM | Awards luncheon 2:30 PM | USGBC updates including LEED v5 3:00 PM | Panel #2 on IRA updates, C-Pace and tax incentives 4:00 PM | Duke Building Tour   For more information or to register, please click here.

Gain insight into whether 2025 be a year to thrive—or survive Join CREW Network and Spencer Levy, CBRE Global Client Strategist & Senior Economic Advisor, for Global Economic Outlook 2025 & The State of Commercial Real Estate. As a trusted expert with decades of experience, Levy will share his insights on the global economy’s current landscape and forecast the trends shaping the commercial real estate (CRE) market in 2025. This dynamic one-hour virtual session will provide critical data and strategic advice to help you navigate uncertainties, identify opportunities, and make informed decisions in an ever-evolving CRE environment. Whether you're a seasoned professional, investor, or newcomer to the industry, this webinar offers valuable takeaways that can impact your business and career in the months to come. Mark your calendars for January 9, 2025, and start the year off with knowledge that will set you up for success. Secure your spot today! Please note this event you must attend this in-person at Venture X in the Refinery in order to view the webinar. Thank you to Insite Properties for providing this webinar complimentary to CREW members.Featured Speaker Spencer Levy Global Client Strategist & Senior Economic Advisor, CBRE Spencer Levy is Global Client Strategist and Senior Economic Advisor for CBRE, the largest commercial real estate services firm in the world. In this role, he focuses on client engagement and public-facing activities, including thought leadership work performed in conjunction with CBRE Research. He also serves as Co-Chair of the Real Estate Roundtable’s Research Committee. Spencer is frequently quoted in major business publications and appears on business television, including CNBC, CNN, Bloomberg, PBS and Fox Business. Spencer is the host of CBRE’s podcast “The Weekly Take.” He is considered one of the most insightful commentators on issues of importance to commercial real estate. Spencer has 27...