WC Responsible Teen Fatherhood Program

Unite Charlotte, established in response to the unrest in Charlotte in September 2016, supports programs and organizations focused on building trust and creating opportunity in Mecklenburg County, NC.  Building upon the findings and recommendations published in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Opportunity Task Force’s report (www.leadingonopportunity.org), funded projects will align with United Way of Central Carolinas’ strategy of improving economic mobility for all (www.uwcentralcarolinas.org). Unite Charlotte specifically focuses on supporting new and/or grassroots organizations offering innovative solutions to improve racial equity and social capital. A diverse committee representing funders, the faith community, education and community leaders will review grant applications and make final recommendations for grant awards to United Way.

Unite Charlotte makes one-year grants of up to $15,000 to organizations with budgets under $500,000. However, grant awards could be more or less based on the decision of the grant making committee, and grant awards will be based on funding availability. "

MenTouring Our Brothers, Inc. received an award to pilot RTFP at West Charlotte High School in May 2018.

Mentouring Our Brothers, Inc. received a grant (included training, curriculum, other resources, like contact with NFI staff) to expand the 24/7 Dad program in the community in November 2018. The grant was to help build the capacity of community-based organizations that seek to begin or enhance fatherhood programs to benefit fathers, (serve at a minimum of 30 fathers) families, and especially in their communities. The grant agreement ends on August 16, 2019.